Monthly Archives: December 2011
2012: The year of possibilities
| December 31, 2011 | Posted by under General Content & Rants, Holidays |
I don’t make a big deal out of New Year’s or even New Year’s resolutions. I mean, it’s just another year right? However, this time around I decided to think about 2012 as for me this will be the year with a lot of positive changes. I had a rough 2010 & 2011 (you’ve seen…
Spinach Avocado Salad w/ Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette
| December 30, 2011 | Posted by under Food Recipes |
Here is a salad I am making for our dinner tonight. YUM! I will be serving this as the side with those yummy Quinoa Burgers. Spinach Avocado Salad A few handfuls of baby spinach (organic) 1/2 avocado (cubed or sliced) dried handful of dried cranberries 1 Tbsp red onion (minced) 1 handful of roasted nuts…
Awesome Documentaries to Watch for Free
| December 29, 2011 | Posted by under Frugal Entertainment |
Some of you know already that I am a documentary FREAK. I love them!! I’ve been watching quite a few over the course of the last two weeks and wanted to share some great websites where you can watch them for free. Who needs TV? Educate yourself and watch the good stuff, feed your mind!…
Yummy & Easy Coleslaw
| December 27, 2011 | Posted by under Food Recipes |
I eat seasonally and it’s winter here right now so it is becoming increasingly more difficult to think of things to make with the little fresh local produce I have. I had a small head of cabbage, onions and some carrots and decided to make this coleslaw with it. Unlike traditional coleslaw, this one is…
Is living a healthy life more expensive, and is it worth it to you?
| December 26, 2011 | Posted by under Frugal Exercise, Health & Beauty |
As I have changed things in my life over the years to make it better, I often contemplate what makes other people happy and healthy and what a person is willing to do to get there themselves. We all have different desires, needs and wants but which ones are really worth your money, time or…
Group Buying Website for Vegans!
| December 25, 2011 | Posted by under Groceries, Shopping |
I want to thank one of my readers who happens to be on my Facebook as well. She posted a link to this website, which is like GROUPON for vegans! Whoa!! I am so psyched and can’t wait for this website to grow. Check it out and invite your friends and family. How cool is…
Homemade Porridge Bread
| December 24, 2011 | Posted by under Food Recipes |
I have been buying porridge buns from the farmer’s market lately. They are SO GOOD and have prunes and apricots in them. Unfortunately they are expensive and now that I am off work again I decided to tackle making them myself. I didn’t have any apricots or prunes on hand but found a recipe online…
Spinach Tomato Gnocchi with Tofu
| December 23, 2011 | Posted by under Food Recipes |
I made this the other night and it was SO GOOD. I use all local produce & fresh herbs as well. If you want it to be tasty use local produce. This is my own creation. Enjoy! SPINACH TOMATO GNOCCHI WITH TOFU 1/2 lb firm tofu (cubed) 1 medium sized onion (minced) 2 garlic cloves…
Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Butter
| December 22, 2011 | Posted by under Food Recipes |
I had about 2 cups of frozen apple pulp which I saved from making apple jelly and 1 1/2 cups of large local cranberries leftover from another recipe. I decided to make this ridiculously tasty butter with it. Oh wow. So good. SLOW COOKER APPLE CRANBERRY BUTTER 2 cups unsweetened applesauce (made with local apples)…
20 Super Easy & Fast Last Minute Frugal Gifts
| December 21, 2011 | Posted by under Crafts, Gifts, Holidays |
I realize that I have written two posts for you today but I figured some people might need this list just in case. I had a lot of fun compiling it so I hope you enjoy the crafts. Really cool and inexpensive things that should be well received by non materialistic people. Ok so you’re…
