ramblings of a reluctant homemaker
When it comes to planning meals, most people think of cabbage around St. Patrick’s Day. After that, it’s forgotten until next March. If you’re cooking with a tight grocery budget, cabbage deserves a place on your table long before and
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Valentine’s Day is about connection, not exhaustion. Spending hours in the kitchen preparing a restaurant-worthy dish can drain your energy before the date even begins, and it can leave you tired and rushed to get ready. No one wants to
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As the oldest of seven kids, I learned early in life how to shop frugally. I watch prices, buy store brands, plan meals based on sales, and try to avoid impulse purchases. And yet, even with that experience, shopping smart
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If you missed Part 1, check out The January Money Reset: Simple Ways to Take Control of Your Cash. For part 2, we’ll pick up where we left off and start with Step 4 in the reset process. A January
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Every year, I play the same game with myself: how long can I avoid turning on the heat? Not because I enjoy shivering, but because I know what happens to my budget when I do. It feels like running the
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