Simplifying

Frugal Talk: Reconsidering Monthly Bills, Make Good Soup, and Spelt Molasses Cookies

This past week I shared various thoughts on frugality, simple living, and real food.

First I shared my musings on finding freedom from monthly bills at:

Our Move Off-Grid and Reconsidering Those Monthly Bills

Then I continued my You Can series with my tips for making a frugal meal better than restaurant quality in:

You Can: Make the Best, Most Inexpensive Soup at Home

Finally, a cookie treat we made for Hanukkah:

Spicy Spelt Molasses Cookies

As always, I would love to hear your thoughts, tips, and musings in the comments.

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