Creating wellness through simple living
A few years ago, I got this crazy idea to do away with our microwave. We rarely used it and I was in the midst of my first big decluttering session – if we didn’t need it, I didn’t want it! I also didn’t like the taste of the food we heated with our microwave and [...]
When we decided to get out of debt, we realized that a lot needed to be cut from our budget so we could pay off bills. Part of that included adopting a DIY mindset so that we save money wherever we could. Over the years, we’ve gotten out of debt but have kept that DIY [...]
Image by Cheeseslave Before switching to a real food diet, we were spending a relatively small amount of money on food. Our monthly budget for food was $180, for our then family of four (almost five). I had a very well-thought-out menu and grocery list, and when I went shopping, I stuck to that list. [...]
A few years ago, I bought the cookbook, Real Food Basics, and it completely changed how I look at food. I’d just discovered Modern Alternative Mama, and thought this new book sounded intriguing. I was learning more about good nutrition and the included recipes sounded delicious. As I read through Real Food Basics, I was introduced to [...]
Image by Tax Credits A lot of families experience a financial pinch following the holidays. From travel expenses to holiday gifts, many families spend a little beyond their means at the end of the year. There is no need to stress, though, as long as you have a financial plan to get back on track. If you [...]
Image by cgalvin233 Colleen “My biggest question about the crunchy living business is about prioritizing. My husband and I are trying to get out of debt, but we’re also trying to clean up our eating habits. We found a raw milk and grass fed meat source, which is fantastic, but much more expensive than we’d [...]
