by Millie Copper | Apr 4, 2011 | Food Storage, frugal options, Stretchy Beans
Since the beginning of the year I’ve been sharing my rotating menu each week. The other day, I was listening to a video and was reminded just why I put together this menu plan. Why we have Stretchy Beans three nights a week on the plan. Why the bulk of our meals...
by Millie Copper | Jan 7, 2010 | frugal options, Traditional Foods
Soups and stews are a great way to stretch a tight food budget. I use nutrient rich bone broth as my soup base, add a fair amount of vegetables and a bit of protein. And of course during the winter (my temperature at the moment is -9 degrees Fahrenheit, BRRRRR)...
by Millie Copper | Dec 30, 2014 | Budgeting, frugal options, Life in Wyoming
2014 was an expensive year for us. Our biggest expense was building our cabin. In 2013 we bought 20 acres a few hours away with the plan to eventually build a Tiny House type structure to live in while we slowly, over time, built our permanent home. Then early in 2014...
by Millie Copper | Feb 6, 2014 | frugal options, Meals, Stretchy Beans
8 Weeks. 8 loooong weeks. That is how long I’ve had either a cast or some sort of splint on my right hand. Considering that I am right hand dominant it has really put a damper in many things of the day to day things I need to do. Writing is very difficult and...
by Millie Copper | Jan 13, 2010 | frugal options, Recipes
We love having pancakes on the weekend. One our favorite pancake recipes for a few years has been Oatmeal Pancakes from Hillbilly Housewife. With a few changes to the recipe it is now a perfect economical pancake for a Real Food breakfast. Oatmeal Pancakes 2...
by Millie Copper | Nov 5, 2012 | frugal options, Meal Plans, planned overs, Stretchy Beans
Last week’s menu plan turned out great. Planning for breakfast, lunch and dinner really helped me with my organization– something that had been lacking quite a bit lately! We didn’t 100% stick to our breakfast and lunch plan but having it was a great...