Penniless Parenting

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Homemade Tomato Juice Recipe From Tomato Paste

byPenniless Parenting -January 28, 2014

I have to admit- I don't like drinking water. But store bought juices and even homemade juic…

buying produce in season

My Latest Frugal Produce Shopping Trip- Adaptability Required

byPenniless Parenting -January 27, 2014

I have had to change how I shop for produce quite a few times in the last few years, because we …

asian

Asian Rice Noodle Salad Recipe- Vegan, Cheap, and Easy- With Grain Free Alternative

byPenniless Parenting -January 26, 2014

I had a guest coming. And had the perfect menu planned and cooked. Time was running out. And the…

birthdays

Space Themed Birthday Party on a Budget

byPenniless Parenting -January 23, 2014

You know what is ridiculous? My older son, Lee, turned 6 in September- 4 whole months ago... and…

extreme frugality

Homemade Face Paint Recipe

byPenniless Parenting -January 23, 2014

This is a partial post- I am writing a full post with details about why I am posting this... and…

buying produce in season

Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie Recipe- Gluten Free, Nightshade Free, Dairy Free

byPenniless Parenting -January 22, 2014

Last week, when I was in Kansas City, I was treated to two wonderful suppers- the first which I …

clothes

What I Brought Back Home From My Trip to the USA

byPenniless Parenting -January 21, 2014

I'm home!!! After a long trip- nearly 13 complete days from when I stepped out the front doo…

frugal strategies

Preparing For the Worst

byPenniless Parenting -January 21, 2014

I like to be an optimist, always hoping for the best, because, in my opinion, living life otherw…

common mistakes

The Difference Between Raw and Toasted Buckwheat

byPenniless Parenting -January 19, 2014

Yesterday, I stayed by my friend, H, who runs a gluten free, dairy free, processed food free h…

alternative medicine

My Visit to Whole Foods

byPenniless Parenting -January 16, 2014

Where I live, there are health food stores, but they are small- the largest one is roughly the s…

frugal strategies

The Importance of Life Insurance

byPenniless Parenting -January 16, 2014

I must admit that preparing for the future isn't always something I put as a first priority.…

dairy free

Guest Post- Crock Pot Lentil and Sweet Potato Daal

byPenniless Parenting -January 14, 2014

I love how things just seem to work out amazingly sometimes... I've written about certain co…

common mistakes

Update On My US Trip- Attitude is Everything

byPenniless Parenting -January 13, 2014

Chicago Ohare Airport I've been in the US for nearly 6 days by now, on a work related tr…

family

Food For My Trip

byPenniless Parenting -January 07, 2014

Wow, clock is ticking. I am leaving for the airport in less than 2 hours... My husband always…

family

Going on a Trip!

byPenniless Parenting -January 05, 2014

I haven't been to the US, where I was born and grew up, since I moved to this country 7 1/2 …

dairy free

Curried Turnips Recipe- Vegan, Gluten Free

byPenniless Parenting -January 02, 2014

Curried Turnips, White Rice, and Apple Chutney I've mentioned a few times before on my b…

chemical free

Homemade Play Dough Recipe- Gluten Free, Chemical Free

byPenniless Parenting -January 01, 2014

The other day my kids went over to their friend's house and had a fun time playing with play…