Consider homemade Christmas gifts
‘Tis the season for baking, cooking and of course, giving! So this year we decided to combine all three. My wife and I, have started giving out little homemade treats and/or small token Christmas gifts to our…
Brown-bagging your lunch to work
Whether you truly bring a brown bag, or a lunch box or Ziploc container to work, bringing a homemade lunch to work can save you thousands a year, for someone eating out three or more days a…
Carving savings out of your Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to get together and count their blessings (not the calories). But the food and the autumn decorations have become very much a part of Thanksgiving traditions. If you’ve ever…
Household cleaning on a dime
According to Industry Canada, the average Canadian household spends anywhere between $200 to $300 a year on household cleaning supplies. May not seem like a whole lot to some, but why spend it if you don’t have…
Meal plans and grocery lists: a recipe for success
I remember as a kid lying in bed and in the middle of the night hearing my mother on occasions wake up and whisper to my dad “So what are we going to prepare for dinner tomorrow?”…
Homemade tomato sauce: a big family tradition
Last week our family gathered at my mom’s to participate in our annual all-day tomato sauce making day. It’s that time again – and an annual tradition for most Italians. Not only does this save us from…
