Have You Heard Pandora?

It’s my motivation during the day. Because sometimes I need some motivational music to get me off my duff and get stuff done. Pandora.com is, and I hesitate to say this, because it’s quite the understatement, an online radio, of sorts. Since 2000,...

The Truth About Butter

I like butter.  I don’t like margarine (it’s just not natural).  Butter is expensive.  Butter does not spread.  Spreadable butter is even more expensive. But I thought the only options were A) use margarine or B) spend lots of money on the spreadable...

Make Your Own Half and Half

Here’s a tip I learned just today: Melt 7/8 tablespoon butter, cool a minute, then add to 7/8 cup milk. Mix well, and you’ve got yourself a full cup of half and half! I’ve got a recipe that calls for one cup half and half. The smallest container I...

Frugal Friday: Honey Oatmeal Bread

This is the bread that convinces friends and family to go buy themselves a bread machine. Because, not only can you NOT (double negative, WATCH OUT.) find anything that tastes this good at Wal-Mart, but would you believe it’s cheaper, too? (See below for price...

Frugal Friday: Stretching A Sweet Deal

About a month ago, I was able to get Apple Cinnamon Cheerios for $0.50/box. The whole family was understandably excited. See, being the Natural Mommy, I try my darnedest to get the family to eat such healthy breakfast foods as granola, oatmeal, and shredded wheat. My...