Recently I had an urge to bake something special using the leftover apples from all that homemade applesauce, but I didn’t have any apple pie spice on hand. A quick store run reminded me how pricey a tiny container of apple pie spice was – nearly $3 for just over an ounce! Cheaper and Better Apple Pie Spice…
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Homemade Diaper Cream {aka: “Bum Balm”}
Would you like to save 50% or more on diaper cream, without all those nasties from commercial products touching your sweet baby’s bum? I thought you might. Why I switched I used to swear by my extra strength store-bought diaper cream – it had worked well for us for four years; but when…
Creamy Homemade Yogurt {Crock Pot}
Thick and creamy homemade yogurt made in the crock pot is delicious, so easy to make, and 50% cheaper than store-bought yogurt! Top with granola and fresh fruit for a healthy and nutritious breakfast or snack. What if I told you that you could make your own delicious, thick, and creamy yogurt at home for…
What’s In Your Yogurt?
I love yogurt. I eat it almost daily. What I don’t love are the ingredients lurking in so many store-bought flavored yogurts, like Corn syrup. Or petroleum-based food dyes linked to cancer and hyperactivity. Or artificial sweeteners. Or South American insects (they’re fine – just not in my food). Or secretions from a beaver’s anal…
Cheap, Healthy Homemade Salad Dressings
These cheap and healthy homemade salad dressings are staples in my kitchen – they’re so easy to make and taste so much better than the ones at the store! I’ll be honest. Until recently, I rarely took the time to make homemade dressings – it just seemed too cumbersome. I resigned myself to paying…