living simply and embracing imperfection
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I started sharing my motivation to save on groceries in part 2 of this series and showed how I started using coupons in part 3.
Today in part 4 I’m detailing the individual steps I’ve taken t…
After sharing with you some things I like to make with peanut butter, you’ve probably guessed that we go through quite a bit around here. I like it on apples, too, and it’s a pretty good source for protein and snacks. I’ve always been a peanut butter snob, though, and have bought only real peanut butter as an adult.
By real I mean the kind that has only two ingredients- peanuts and salt. Yes, it’s also t…
…>2. Never eat out of a box or a bag. The other half of this tip is not to buy as many bags and/or boxes (which also part of eating more real foods). However, we do buy things like chips or crackers (with only 2 or 3 ingredients) that we eat occasionally. Dried fruit and nuts also count- basically anything I might lose track of, I put in a small bowl or container first to make sure I don’t eat too much before I’ve even thou…
I believe a cottage can be anywhere or anything (condo, ranch, farmhouse) as long as you have a "cottage mentality" which puts people above things, celebrates imperfections, embraces simplicity, and finds joy in everyday life. Thanks for joining me!
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