Frugal Living – Focusing on tips and strategies to save you money in all aspects of your every day life.
Shopping for groceries on a budget has become increasingly challenging in recent times. I want to assure you that it’s still possible to save on groceries in Canada in 2025! Here are some tips to help you prepare for shopping and spending less to feed your family in Canada: Check Your Pantry, Fridge & Freezer … Read more
Hiking in the fall offers cooler temperatures, fewer bugs, and beautiful scenery. Here are some family-friendly fall colour hikes in New Brunswick. The best time to see fall foliage in New Brunswick is from late September to early October. Some popular spots include Fundy National Park in Alma, which offers beautiful red, orange, and yellow … Read more
So you want to bake sourdough bread? To get started, you will be creating a sourdough starter and learning how to keep it active or alive. A sourdough starter is a living culture. Essentially, it’s a mix of flour and water that’s been allowed to ferment naturally. The mixture becomes a breeding ground for wild … Read more
We will be making the following recipes: Below you will find the ingredients for each recipe. For this workshop, I will be prepping one bag of each recipe. If you want to prep multiples, please plan accordingly. Video link if as the bottom of the page. These freezer meals are the meat portion of the … Read more
Learn effective saving strategies with these 6 steps: set savings goals, avoid comparison, track savings, find coupons everywhere, stock up on essentials, and use cash back apps. Ruth Ann shares her tips for maximizing savings this year.
The Christmas season is here and Santa Claus is coming to town!! Are you ready for Santa and his helpers? They will spread Christmas cheer through Santa Claus parades in New Brunswick communities this November and December. Gather the family. Dress warmly. Pack a thermos of hot chocolate. Make plans to attend a Christmas parade … Read more
In our home, peanut butter is a staple. We all love it, even though hubby and I are following a keto diet and eating natural peanut butter now. Keto Friendly Peanut Butter Cookies – Gluten Free This recipe is a keto friendly variation of my “go to recipe” when we wanted a sweet peanut buttery … Read more
This frugal and hearty soup is a must on cool Fall days or over winter. You can make this up and freeze, or prep it in about an hour. It will take about 15 minutes prep time and 30 to 40 minutes to cook. Then simply blend to make it a smooth and creamy bowl … Read more
Adding sweet and sour steak to your menu rotation is a delightful idea. My mother used to prepare this dish and serve it over mashed potatoes. However, I also enjoy it with rice. To thicken the sauce, you can add a small amount of cornstarch during the last 30 minutes of cooking and stir thoroughly … Read more
