Being broke is no reason to skimp on mom this Mother's Day. It can be discouraging to not have the cash to send her bouquets or take her out in style, but there are ways to express your love and gratitude for such an important person that won't cost a thing. Do Nothing: Seriously. Don't … Continue reading Show Mom Some Love on a Shoestring
"Casserole" generally describes a dish cooked in one pot or dish – the fewer dishes the better! This recipe includes foods that you likely have on hand to make a quick, nutritious, delicious and low-cost meal. Mix and match the ingredients to get a different meal each time! Think about what ingredients you would like to add and how they … Continue reading Kitchen Scraps Casserole
Gardening on a budget can be challenging. Here's a few tips to help get growing without much green.
Chores are one of the banal realities of life. According to this article, women spend an average of 18 hours a week on household duties (men spend less time, but still several hours a week). That's a lot of cleaning supplies. Statistics show we spend $42 a month on supplies, which adds up to over $500!! While it's probably not … Continue reading Dollar Store Cleaning Supplies are Just as Good as the Big Brands.
There's lost of ways to trim your budget that most of us already know. Cook more and eat out less, shut of lights and turn down the heat (or A/C), shop at thrift stores, and so on. There are also ways to save some pennies (and dollars) that aren't so obvious. Here's our top 6 … Continue reading 6 Weird Ways to Save Money
Late winter is tough on people. Our vitamin D supplies are all but depleted, making us grumpy and tired. Folks on a tight budget are fed up with being cooped up, and shovelling snow is getting really old. To top it all off, cold and flu season has us fighting clogged sinuses, runny noses, aches … Continue reading 9 DIY Cold and Flu Fighters
Lanark County Food Bank - The Hunger Stop 