Now how do I fill it?

Charlotte writes: Mir, you are so smart, thrifty and pretty. However, your recent posts about freezers still leave me with some questions. I love the IDEA of the freezer and the convenience, savings, time and health benefits it promises. I have a medium sized upright....

To can or not to can

Tanya has some hard questions for me this morning. So I know you’re all just as pleased as I was that she remembered to tell me that I’m pretty. Good afternoon! In the tradition laid before me, allow me to first state that you and your site are beautiful,...

Freezers revisited

Ever since posting this piece on owning a freezer, I have gotten several requests for more information. Several of you have asked where to put a freezer if you lack a garage or a basement. Excuse me while I scratch my chin and look thoughtful. (On the inside,...

Get some groceries

Amazon is offering $10 off your grocery purchase of $49+ with coupon code GROCERY2. Grocery items are eligible for free Super Saver Shipping, and many items are already competitively priced (usually because they’re sold in bulk; have a large family or just be...

Feel the love. . . for fish

Once upon a time, I found myself growing weary of my standard main dishes of which my children would deign to partake. I would stock up on chicken breasts and ground beef or turkey, on sale, but it was becoming boring. “What should I make for dinner tonight?” I...

Healthy, cost-conscious snacks

Hey! I have my first question, submitted by none other than the lovely Karen Rani of Troll Baby Graphics. Do you see how she gives and gives? Not only coming up with this rockin’ site design (if I do say so, myself), but then jumping right in with a question...

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