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Happy Holidays!

Shereen Travels Cheap

I know it's only the 23rd, but I'm taking some time for myself and family over the holidays. Did your mom make enough food for 3 households and is now trying to make you bring leftovers home? If you want to see more of my last-minute holiday activities, you can follow me on Instagram. They might be your flights. Be prepared.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

Any vendor who makes and/or sells Scandinavian goods in Oregon and Washington come to help folks with their holiday shopping lists and decorate their home. Plus you'll find a bunch of food vendors outside to fuel your shopping venture. You can't beat having a night on the town, even if it's really cheap and really close to your house.

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How to Bake Cheap Holiday Cookies and Breads

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Holiday baked goods can make an excellent gift – for someone on your list, or to take to the cookie exchange at work. Vanilla and other liquid flavorings (lemon, peppermint, almond and etc) are not cheap so don’t overuse. Here are a few of my favorite, relatively cheap, holiday treats. red and green food coloring.

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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Boiling water canning is suitable for high acid foods, such as tomatoes, jams, or pickles. They are required if you intend to can any low acid foods such as meat or most vegetables.

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8 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As November begins to wind down, we are officially in the holiday season. In my family, Thanksgiving and Christmas are the biggest holidays as far as cooking. If you add the bounty of food that magically appears on our tables with cold and wet weather, you can find yourself packing on the pounds and picking up bad habits.

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Let Us Brunch: May’s National Food Holidays

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Is it just me or are you obsessed with national food holidays as well? With so many national food holidays this month, you can see the full list here , it would be the perfect opportunity to have brunch. The post Let Us Brunch: May’s National Food Holidays appeared first on The LV Guide.

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Frugal Friday: Cheap Turkeys for the Win! 11.18.16

Family Balance Sheet

Cheap turkeys. 39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores. And at that price, it’s an easy way to make a big impact by donating to your local food banks. It’s super easy, super cheap, and you can make a zillion and a half different flavors. Shopping online this holiday season? How We Saved this Week: 1.

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