• Shepherd’s Pie – Peasant Food at its Finest

    Welcome back dear reader, and here’s a cup of coffee and a warm chocolate chip muffin for you! Sit down and let’s chat. I’ve been thinking about how I save money on food. Let me…

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  • Cloth Napkins – an Easy Project

    Here’s an easy project you can make that saves you a few pennies every day.  Cloth napkins are quick to make, look nice on your table, and save money on paper towels or paper napkins. …

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  • Taking Stock – Part 2 – Skills

    Come on in and sit down, dear reader! A Use What You Have Home requires that you know what you have. We’ve already talked about doing a full inventory of the food in your house.…

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  • Extracting Value

    I recently watched a video from one of my favorite YouTubers – her name is Leisa, and the channel is Sutton’s Daze.  Leisa reminded me of a concept that I learned by watching my parents…

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    Getting Started: Taking Stock of What You Have

    Welcome back!  Pull up a chair, I’ll pour you a coffee, and we’ll talk about how you, too, can have a Use What You Have home.  The good news is that it’s not about buying…

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  • Welcome!

    A brand-new, shiny blog! Just like a child in Grade One opening a fresh notebook and using a brand-new sharpened pencil, I am beginning to write. And honestly, it’s a little intimidating. I have a…

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