I've always had some issues with regular deodorant. When I was a teenager, my dad, a biologist, would tell me that antiperspirant wasn't good for your body because it inhibits the body's natural sweating ability. While men can easily find deodorant that isn't antiperspirant, there aren't any such options in the women's deodorant section. In recent years, I've been suspicious of the aluminum and parabens in deodorant and antiperspirant being associated with breast cancer. Of course the ... read more
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Real Family Budget Update– May 2020
We've been talking food storage a lot lately around here, but today we're back to more normal programming with our monthly budget update for May. If you're new here, every month for more than six years we have shared our family's real budget numbers. I share what we actually earned, what we spent in each of our budget categories and how we are doing on our goals. Like many of you, our finances have been (and will be) affected by the coronavirus pandemic. So far it's just been a hit to ... read more
Do it Yourself (Or Don’t)– Is it Worth it to DIY?
The phrase “do it yourself,” or DIY for short, means taking back the responsibility for something that you would otherwise buy or hire out. DIY projects are all the rage these days. With a desire to be more natural and get back to basics, many people are interested in discovering ways to be more self-reliant. The internet is loaded with tutorials for doing things yourself. Pinterest is filled with all of the homemade cleaning and personal care products you can imagine. Images of home décor ... read more
Is it worth it to make your own cleaning and personal care products?
Homemade isn't just for food anymore. People are making their own everything! Even a cursory look at Pinterest will show you that people are making just about everything from scratch these days. There are thousands of tutorials to show you how to make your own shampoo, toilet cleaner, face scrubs, wart remover, toothpaste, drain cleaner, lotion-- you name it! And I'm right there with them as I show you how to make laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent and even deodorant. It's like ... read more
Don’t Buy It, Make It– DIY to Save Money!
When you're having a no-spend month you've got to get creative when you want or need something. We've talked about lots of great ways to get free (useful) stuff, and how you can borrow things instead of buying them. Today we'll discuss how you can make things that you want and need instead of buying them! Whether you're a DIY diva or a creative klutz, there are many things that you can give up buying and make instead! What are some of the reasons that people choose to make things ... read more
On Insurance and Emergency Funds (and a bad day)
I thought I was the one with the bad news. My husband called me on while I was at the auto shop getting the screechy noise on the van checked out. He asked me about my morning and listened patiently as I explained that the van repairs would cost us close to $500. I asked about his morning and he said his hearing at court went well. Then, cool as a cucumber, he told me that when he went out to his car afterward, he found the passenger window of his car broken and everything of value ... read more
