Penniless Parenting

Showing posts from October, 2012

attachment parenting

A Homeschooling Get Together... and a Barbecue

byPenniless Parenting -October 30, 2012

Forgive me if my post may seem a bit rambling. I'm not at home. We had an impromptu sleepove…

hearth and soul

Hearth and Soul Blog Hop

byPenniless Parenting -October 30, 2012

Welcome back to yet another edition of the Hearth and Soul blog hop. This is where you get …

controversial

Reader Question- Ethics, Legality, and Frugality

byPenniless Parenting -October 29, 2012

Before I get to today's post, I just wanted to tell all my readers on the East Coast of the …

common mistakes

Looking for a Scholarship? - Research Every Possible Venue

byPenniless Parenting -October 29, 2012

Going to college and getting a degree can often help out financially, because with a degree, car…

made from scratch

Homemade Yemenite Hawaij Spice Mix Recipe

byPenniless Parenting -October 26, 2012

Until very recently, we were having heat waves, and when all my American freinds were busy posti…

barter

Clothes Swaps- Perfect Way to Get Free Clothes and Declutter

byPenniless Parenting -October 25, 2012

Would you believe me if I told you that not only did I declutter and get rid of 4 giant garbage…

guest post

Keeping Your Home And Family Safe - Tips Everyone Should Know

byPenniless Parenting -October 25, 2012

This is a guest post. Everyone agrees that home safety is the top priority for any head of hou…

buying produce in season

Figuring Out the True Price of Fruit- Exotic Fruit Edition

byPenniless Parenting -October 24, 2012

Pitaya, also known as a dragon fruit. I like being able to price compare to find the best…

accessories

Homemade Crocheted Flower Necklace

byPenniless Parenting -October 23, 2012

Lately, if you looked into my closet, you'd see far too much black. I reckon at least one th…

beans

Hearth and Soul Blog Hop

byPenniless Parenting -October 23, 2012

Welcome back to yet another edition of the Hearth and Soul blog hop. This is where you get …

frugal shopping

Homemade Chinese Five Spice Powder

byPenniless Parenting -October 21, 2012

I don't generally buy my spices from the grocery store. I have so many different exotic spic…

bread

Socca Recipe- Chickpea Flour Flatbread- Gluten Free

byPenniless Parenting -October 20, 2012

Socca is a gluten free, high protein, vegan flatbread type thing that works as a decent starch f…

building

Upcycled 5 Door Closet

byPenniless Parenting -October 18, 2012

I'm a dumpster diver and find no shame in that. I rescue food from the trash , get toys fro…

calculations

Why I Bought a Grain Grinder- Does it Save Money?

byPenniless Parenting -October 16, 2012

My family is gluten free and has been, pretty much, for the past year and a half. Gluten free i…

hearth and soul

Hearth and Soul Blog Hop

byPenniless Parenting -October 16, 2012

Welcome back to yet another edition of the Hearth and Soul blog hop. This is where you get …

corn free

Cactus Paddle Gumbo Recipe

byPenniless Parenting -October 14, 2012

I'm an okra fan and always have been, ever since I was a kid. The thing is, though my mom w…

buying produce in season

Dilly Beet and Carrot Salad Recipe

byPenniless Parenting -October 12, 2012

As winter approaches, the price of most vegetables go up; root vegetables, usually harvested …

candies

How to Make Homemade Fermented Soda with a Ginger Bug

byPenniless Parenting -October 11, 2012

I think most kids like soda and other fizzy drinks. Mine do, at least, but we're an "…

crafts

How to Save Money on Your Winter Wonderland

byPenniless Parenting -October 11, 2012

This is a guest post. Decorating your home for the Christmas season can hurt your wallet. Howe…

crafts

Homemade Set Game Instructions

byPenniless Parenting -October 10, 2012

My mom is very into "education" at all times, even when having fun and trying to relax…

extreme frugality

How to Make the Perfect Salad From Just About Anything- Gourmet and Frugal Too!

byPenniless Parenting -October 09, 2012

For much of my childhood, I thought that the definition of salad was iceberg lettuce, cucumber…

hearth and soul

Hearth and Soul Blog Hop

byPenniless Parenting -October 09, 2012

Welcome back to yet another edition of the Hearth and Soul blog hop. This is where you get …

dairy free

Easy Peasy Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

byPenniless Parenting -October 07, 2012

Sometimes a recipe is so simple and easy it's almost embarassing to share. Almost, but not q…

buying produce in season

How to Juice Frugally

byPenniless Parenting -October 04, 2012

Some juice pulp, ready to go into the freezer People drink juice for all sorts of reasons. …

common mistakes