by Millie Copper | May 8, 2018 | frugal options
General Resources The Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn. This should be available in your local library. Back in 1999, I borrowed it three separate times before purchasing. The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. Also available from the library in not only...
by Millie Copper | Apr 29, 2020 | Cooking, Meal Plans, Recipes
As we move into May, our nation continues to be in unprecedented times. Some states are still on full lockdown. Others are open at least to some degree. And many fall somewhere in between. Offering meal plan ideas has proven to be a challenge. So this month, instead...
by Millie Copper | Mar 31, 2020 | Cooking, Meal Plans, Recipes
With many of us hunkering down at home, and temporary shortages on meat and eggs, creating simple meals with on-hand ingredients is a necessity. Many of these suggestions are not only pantry-friendly, but they’re also budget-friendly and perfect for this list...
by Millie Copper | Nov 10, 2009 | Cooking, Formula Cooking, Recipes
A few weeks ago I mentioned how I like to use a formula for making muffins. Having a formula as opposed to a recipe allows me a little freedom to develop the muffin with whatever ingredients I have on hand, want to use up, or get creative and mix up a new flavor plus...
by Millie Copper | Nov 28, 2019 | Cooking, Meal Plans, Recipes
Fun and festive, along with easy and budget-friendly, is on the menu for December! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, it’s the hap-happiest season of all. They’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for roasting, and caroling out in...
by Millie Copper | Jan 29, 2020 | Cooking, Meal Plans, Recipes
Looking for some great meal plan ideas to carry you through the 29 days of February? 29 days! Leap year. An extra day in February, an extra day in the year. As a child, I was totally in awe of my friend born on February 29. Was he really older than me? How could he be...