Like Merchant Ships: Food For Thought

May 22

(via Chattanooga Staycation: Enjoying The Scenic City on The Cheap – Living Chic on the Cheap)

(via Chattanooga Staycation: Enjoying The Scenic City on The Cheap – Living Chic on the Cheap)

May 20

 AN HISTORICAL LADY: The “18thc. tea-arbor table” project~ made from free materials

 AN HISTORICAL LADY: The “18thc. tea-arbor table” project~ made from free materials

May 19

How to Print Pictures From Your Phone for FREE - Stuff Parents Need -

I might be the last mom without a smart phone, but this looks like a great money-saver on photos if you do.

May 09

Meal plan while you camp | Go Gingham Stylishly Frugal Living -

great video on camping meals with a frugal, simple approach

May 05

Homemade energy bars: cheap, delicious, and surprisingly easy! -

DIY Clif Bars

Great Make-Ahead Foods for a Camping Trip? Good Question | The Kitchn -

resources and strategies for no refrigeration

We are taking our first multiple-night camping trip this summer.

Apr 27

 Wardrobe Style from the Thrift Store | Frugal Granola 
Michelle demonstrates how she’s refining her thrift store wardrobe. Great strategies! I think she looks great and love her teal base color!

 Wardrobe Style from the Thrift Store | Frugal Granola 

Michelle demonstrates how she’s refining her thrift store wardrobe. Great strategies! I think she looks great and love her teal base color!

Apr 20

 Reversible Cardboard Necklace for Kids | Julep 
as the post says, “practically free”

 Reversible Cardboard Necklace for Kids | Julep 

as the post says, “practically free”

Apr 12

Keeping Ribbon Stocked in the Kitchen for Crafts and Decor | reluctantentertainer.com 
Love this easy note.

Keeping Ribbon Stocked in the Kitchen for Crafts and Decor | reluctantentertainer.com 

Love this easy note.

Apr 09

Abigail's Alcove: A Shocking Confession -

Could your family get by with a mini refrigerator?

Interesting shift of food buying and consumption for an American family of 7.

To me, the benefits would be measured against gas for extra grocery trips and how little you could take advantage of sales on staples and meats. 

Kitchen Remodel {The Reveal!} - The Inspired Room
Melissa remodels a kitchen on a real person’s budget. Even if your budget is smaller than hers, we can learn from her strategies and colors.

Kitchen Remodel {The Reveal!} - The Inspired Room

Melissa remodels a kitchen on a real person’s budget. Even if your budget is smaller than hers, we can learn from her strategies and colors.

Apr 06

Doctoral degrees: The disposable academic | The Economist -

When does earning a PhD make good financial sense? Interesting statistics!

Mar 07

(via Build a $300 underground greenhouse for year-round gardening (Video) : TreeHugger)

(via Build a $300 underground greenhouse for year-round gardening (Video) : TreeHugger)

Feb 27

 Food Storage for the Frugal- Making Do 
Mice got into my pantry this winter, so I may be trying the two liter bottle trick, too.

 Food Storage for the Frugal- Making Do 

Mice got into my pantry this winter, so I may be trying the two liter bottle trick, too.

Feb 24

 Gluten Free Baking and Recipe Blog | Gluten-Free on a Shoestring - good resources for homemade products

 Gluten Free Baking and Recipe Blog | Gluten-Free on a Shoestring - good resources for homemade products