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Tightwad Tuesday

TWT: Broccoli Soup (Gluten-free)

helping each other be good stewards of all our resources: money, possessions, time, energy, and health Every year we plant a double 30 foot row of broccoli in the garden.  My husband loves broccoli, and the rest of us don’t mind it.  My favorite way of eating it, besides peeling and nibbling the stalks raw, […]

TWT: Not All Thrift Shops are Equal

helping each other be good stewards of all our resources: money, possessions, time, energy, and health We used to shop at the big name thrift shops.  Because they are getting quite expensive, we usually went on half price day, but even that is now almost as expensive as a good sale at a regular store. Every […]

TWT: What’s a Good Deal?

helping each other be good stewards of all our resources: money, possessions, time, energy, and health Sometimes people do not understand how much money they actually save when they find a deal. Last week my girls found a judo outfit for Miss 10 at a thrift shop.  To do judo, you need a very sturdy […]

TWT: Inspiring Stewardship Sites

helping each other be good stewards of all our resources: money, possessions, time, energy, and health So often the main stumbling block to being a good steward is that we lose motivation.  We look around us and see others who are wasteful in so many ways, and we wonder, “Why are we doing all this?” […]

TWT: Cleaning with Vinegar

helping each other be good stewards of all our resources: money, possessions, time, energy, and health Some people have cupboards full of cleaning supplies.  That costs a lot, takes up a lot of space, and, let’s face it, fills a home with poisons. We use vinegar instead because it is economical, effective, and safe. Because […]