A Plentiful Life

Cranberry Spiced Granola Bars

I really think buying baking supplies and nuts in bulk is key! You always have a great supply and can easily whip up a recipe at a moments notice. With all the rain lately I was craving a snack with a little more flavour. I found a recipe online that I altered slightly, it turned

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Free Holiday Card

DIY•Easy Diy's

Well it’s that time of year! Spreading joy and love wherever we go! I created a simple holiday card for anyone to print for free!! Enjoy and share the holiday cheer! Save the card to email or download to print! It’s a 5X7 card, which will easily print at home.

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Frugal Holiday Tablescape

DIY•Simple Table Settings

I’ve been seeing so many beautiful holiday tablescapes that make me want to host a dinner party every night and get a second job to be able to afford all the decor!!! I wanted to show it was possible to create a beautiful and simple holiday table to impress your guests on a frugal budget.

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The Power Cookie

Recipes

I have a pretty busy week and needed something on the go! These power cookies were the perfect fit. Great for a snack or lunch with yogurt. Plus the batch made 22 cookies which worked out to be 40 cents per cookie, now that’s frugal! I found this recipe on Oh So Pretty! WHOLE FOODS

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Meal Planning – Can It Save Money

Money Saving Tips

I usually like to make a loose plan for the week, it helps me to be organized and to also not waste food. There’s nothing I hate more than buying food for the week and having to throw half of it out because it goes unused. Lately I have been buying food each day,

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SPAIN ON A BUDGET, CAN IT BE DONE?

Money Saving Tips

We are going to Spain for 15 days at the start of January! It is going to be a grande adventure full of food and wine, oh and maybe some tourist attractions, but mainly food and wine. I have started my research and so far am not sure how we are going to make this

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DIY Foraged and Found Centerpiece

DIY•Simple Table Settings

I am so excited for Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend! We have decided to stay in town and are going to attend a potluck with some friends! I always like to bring a host gift! It is the least I do for someone who is opening up their home and usually stuck with a bit of

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Easy Energy Balls

Recipes

This year I wanted to commit to making more food at home, including snacks. We all know how easy it is to grab something on the go and it will give us short term energy but won’t really last. I found a recipe online for a great energy bite and adjusted it according to what

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DIY Dip Dyed Napkins

DIY•Easy Diy's

Sometimes when you are creating a DIY there is a moment where you have inspiration to create another DIY using the same materials! When I was creating the Boho Shade Sail the other weekend I had the idea to use my vintage white napkins my baba had made for me and dip dye them! I

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Growing A Garden

DIY•Money Saving Tips

My gramps after retirement really took to gardening, he made a huge plot and grew everything imaginable. As a kid I didn’t understand why, it’s only vegetables, what’s the big deal? A couple months back I attended a gardening workshop at a local gardening centre. After having a successful herb garden the year before I

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DIY Holiday Wreath Using a Dollar Store Hula Hoop

Upcycled Thrift Store Holiday Wreath

Thrifted Holiday Mantel on a Budget

DIY Holiday Wreaths with Thrifted Garland

Holiday Cocktail: Only 5 Minutes & 5 Ingredients...

Cranberry Spiced Granola Bars

Free Holiday Card

Frugal Holiday Tablescape

Meal Planning – Can It Save Money

SPAIN ON A BUDGET, CAN IT BE DONE?

DIY Foraged and Found Centerpiece

Easy Energy Balls

DIY Dip Dyed Napkins

Growing A Garden

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