Two people holding wine glasses with a red drink in it and they are clinking the glasses together over a party table
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How to Throw a Fun Frugal Christmas Party on a Budget

Christmas time is one the best times of the year, but as we all know, it can also be one of the most stressful times of the year, especially when you are on a tight budget. My family has always been on a tight budget so I have worked hard to perfect some frugal ideas…

Crafty Old-Fashioned Christmas Fun
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Crafty Old-Fashioned Christmas Decorations

Sometimes the best times are the simplest times. You and your family can have an old-fashioned Christmas by enjoying some fun holiday crafts. Here are five old-fashioned crafty Christmas decorations for your family to enjoy. #1 Paper chains Paper chains can be made year around. However, they’re particularly fun during the holidays. They’re a wonderful…

eggs and other ingredients for baking on a kitchen counter
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10 Frugal Kitchen Tips for the Holiday Season

Food and the holidays go hand in hand. So even though our grocery bills have already begun to skyrocket, the closer it gets to the holidays the high the grocery bill is going to go. If you follow these 10 frugal tips in the kitchen this holiday season, you will be happy with the money…

a rake and a shovel ready for homestead chores
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Fall Homestead Chores List

It’s October already? Oh boy, I guess that means it’s time for Fall Homestead chores! I wish I could say I was really organized and had lists and things but that’s just not going to happen this year. Our homestead is based in the southeastern part of British Columbia, Canada and although we don’t see…

Turning Everyday Dinners into Spooky Meals
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Turning Everyday Dinners into Spooky Halloween Meals

When it comes to holidays, the family cook may feel frustrated because they feel they are in a rut. They want to offer their family something different but may not be able to come up with ideas. These fun meals make really great Halloween party food on a budget. Consider turning everyday dinners into spooky…

Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers, 3 healthy ways to use them up
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3 Healthy Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers

Now that you’ve visited with lots of the family and finished cleaning up that massive mess left bychildren and fun-loving pets, you peer into your refrigerator and what do you see? Tubs,and tubs of Thanksgiving leftovers. Every year, many people simply have no idea what to do with large amounts of food leftover from holiday…

A woman using a marble rolling pin to roll out dough for a pie crust
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Why Baking is Good For the Soul and 3 Easy Holiday Treats the Whole Family will love!

Imagine walking into a home that smells like homemade bread, cookies or cinnamon rolls. The scent envelopes you and makes you feel like a child again. Baking, it is said, is good for the soul. Not only because the aromas and flavors can take you back to childhood, but also because it can help you…

Easter Brunch is such a nice way to gather with family and friends for a meal. These Easter Brunch menu ideas will help you plan out a delicious feast for your family.
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Ideas For Your Easter Brunch Menu

Some families that get up early to make it to Easter sunrise services often return home feeling very hungry. Perhaps your family is one of them. With a little forethought and planning, these Easter brunch menu ideas will enable you to enjoy a meal soon after returning home. Or perhaps your family is more like…