Author: stephd
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How to be your housekeeper’s favorite client
Do you want to earn extra points and be your housekeeper’s favourite client? Keep on reading to learn more tips to make their job a little more enjoyable! #1 Lower the thermostat temperature during the winter or put the AC on in summer. We are basically working out in your house for a few hours.… Read more
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How To Know What Freezes Well And What Doesn’t
In my post, How to minimize food waste I mentioned that most foods can be frozen. In this post, I explain to the best of my knowledge and experience which ones can’t and can be frozen. I also give tips to avoid freezer burns and waste. (I will add as I experiment, too.) The Good… Read more
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The most important pantry items I keep in stock
The last few years have taught me something very important: not taking the food supply chain for granted. It can be interrupted at any moment, and truly, for any reason. In this post, you can read about the main pantry items I keep in stock and my medicine cabinet’s main items. My partner doesn’t understand… Read more
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The best way to upgrade your morning routine
What is a morning basket and why you need one *This post contains affiliate links.* As a kid, I loved doing the newspaper’s crosswords every morning before heading to school. It was part of my morning basket, and I did not even know it. Everyone’s go-to morning entertainement seems to be on their mobile phone.… Read more
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How to save money on groceries – 13 ways
In this post, I am sharing over 10 ways to save money when buying food at the grocery store. You might also be interested in reading my other post where I share 10 easy ways to cut down on food waste. #1 Don’t go to the store. Every time you go to the store, you… Read more
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Six reasons to keep your pantry and freezer full
Keeping a stocked pantry does not make you a doomsday prepper; It makes you an individual prepared for emergencies. I can tell you for a fact, self-reliance and preparedness never go out of style. As a general idea, my pantry and freezer can usually sustain me for about 3-4 weeks without having to leave the… Read more
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How to minimize food waste at home – 10 ways
Times are tough, inflation is high, and many of us are more conscious of spending (and eating) habits, food waste, and trying to be more frugal. I’ve come up with 10 ways to minimize food waste at home, whether you live on your own, or have a family of 5. (This post contains affiliate links.)… Read more