This no bake strawberry cheesecake without gelatin is light, sweet and creamy. We LOVE cheesecake in this family, and we especially adore it topped with sweet, juicy strawberries. The filling in this cheesecake pie is so light and creamy. It’s a sweet, flavorful blend of softened cream cheese, whipped cream and Greek yogurt. The non … Read more
Our mom has been making this crispy meringue pavlova with berries, a classic dessert, for as long as I can remember. Some call it Pavlova or Vacherin, while the Joy of Cooking simply calls it a Meringue. Imagine a crispy, sweet, light-as-air cookie like a French macaron, topped with ice cream and fresh berries. It’s … Read more
These frugal living blogs are full of ideas, inspiration and information about how to live well while spending less money. These websites include food and meal planning tips, money management and financial help, frugal and self sufficient living, thrifty home and DIY projects, and simple living ideas to fuel your inspiration all year. Food and … Read more
By practicing a number of clever ways to save money, we can incorporate many strategies practiced faithfully over time that can have a huge impact on our financial bottom line. Small savings can add up, and little changes can grow into big results. The beautiful thing is that none of these steps will affect our … Read more
Perhaps you’ve heard of author Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps for money. When I first read his book The Total Money Makeover, these simple, concise baby steps became the framework for my own financial future. Here’s a recap of Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps: BABY STEP 1 – Save $1,000 for emergencies. BABY STEP 2 – Pay off … Read more
Aside from investment and retirement accounts, there are three regular savings accounts that can help you build more security and avoid taking on unplanned debt. Even if you already have a regular savings account, you may wish to consider opening another one (or two). By preparing for both planned and unplanned expenses, you’ll simplify your … Read more
These 25 things to make from scratch are homemade versions of products that you might normally buy from the store. By learning how to make our own staples, breads, cookies, cereal, home goods, cleaning products and treats, we’ll save money, have fun, and learn to make some new things! This post may contain affiliate links. … Read more
There are so many benefits of a library card! As you may know, libraries have evolved into places that do so much more than lend books. Your neighborhood library can be a rich source of entertainment and education…and best of all, everything is free. We live just a few blocks from a wonderful public library, … Read more
These seven tasks will help you simplify finances and reduce worry so you can focus on making your money grow. I don’t know about you, but I can easily procrastinate on “boring” money tasks like updating a will or reviewing insurance. The thing is, tackling these chores can help us sleep better at night, save … Read more
Have you ever done a digital declutter? This guide will give you plenty of ideas and tips for tidying your computers, mobile devices and online spaces. While plenty has been written about decluttering at home and there are numerous television shows and books about how to do it. the clutter we accumulate on our devices … Read more