What: Canning Why: “The effort it takes to can is not worth it!” That is a common thought when it comes to canning – but IS it worth it? 1. Cheaper – tomatoes, peaches, beans, etc. When they are in season, they are CHEAP! Why not take advantage of those season-low prices and buy a lot,…
What: Baking from scratch versus buying from the store Why: Baking from scratch may seem like a chore for some. When time is hard to come by, baking a batch of cookies for the office may not be the first thing on the list to do. Though pre-packaged food is not wrong nor am I going…
What: Repurposing plastic bags Why: Reusable grocery bags are the way to go – you can fit so much more inside of them and they are much easier to carry. On the other hand, plastic grocery or store bags can also come in handy. At times it may be wise to actually put your groceries…
What: Coffee, lattes, mochas… Why: According to Time Magazine in 2012 (you can read more about it here), the average working American spends around $20 each week and $1,092 annually, on coffee. Of course there are different statistics out there, but regardless, that is a lot of money annually – just for something to drink….
What: Varieties Why: It is easy to stockpile. I know that some say stockpiling is a good thing – especially when something is on sale. Guilty as charged. I agree to a certain extent. Again, there should be a limit if we are trying to live with less. Just because something is a good deal…
What: Rags vs. Paper towels. Why: Such a trivial way to live with less, isn’t it? This may be so. But it is just another way we need to think about how we live. Lets face it. Paper towels are cheap – you can get a big ole bundle for $5.00-$8.00. Have you thought about…
