ramblings of a reluctant homemaker
You’ve probably heard of No Spend 2025 and wondered what it’s all about. While it might sound like a new fad, it’s actually a modern take on a long-standing idea: cutting nonessential spending to gain financial control. We covered the
Read More The Rise of the No-Spend Trend: Why Everyone’s Saying No to Spending in 2025
Living on a single income can be rewarding but challenging. Whether you’re a single person supporting yourself or a family where one parent stays at home, managing finances on one paycheck requires careful planning and discipline. Trying to cover daily
Read More How to Save Money on a Single Income: A Guide for Stay-at-Home Parents and Families
Are you ready to transform your backyard into a lush vegetable garden and save some money in the process? Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, planning the layout and spacing of your vegetable garden is key to
Groceries are expensive, and finding ways to stretch your food—and your budget—makes sense. One strategy that works for me is building a weekly menu based on sales. From there, I write a grocery list, including all the ingredients I’ll need
Read More Using Up Food Leftovers Creatively: Soups, Casseroles & Wraps
The last week has been endless wind, rain, tornadoes, flooding, lightning and thunder. When I’m stuck inside, I often start cooking, baking and creating new recipes. Today was one of those days. As I watched the flood waters rise all
Read More Batch Cooking for Families: Windy Indiana Day Soup
