tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27113426297918699302024-11-01T06:35:31.686-04:00I'm a young mom and recent college grad sharing tips for living in Boston in a natural, healthy, and affordable way. Join me on my quest to find the best of Boston for those of us enjoying a natural (or just plain cheap) lifestyle!Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-9213194748036469962009-05-20T22:08:00.000-04:002009-05-20T22:09:20.154-04:00

KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!KRIS ALLEN!

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-62939054709815638592009-05-01T09:13:00.002-04:002009-05-01T09:20:38.501-04:00

Hey and good morning,Real quick, I had heard of this on TV and meant to look into it, and then the suddenly frugal blog reminded me.On the first full weekend of every month you can get free admission just by showing your Bank of America card. Oh, and it works in a bunch of other places, too. Check it out here.We just switched our accounts to Sovereign, but I still have my BoA card, too. Wait,

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-18988480530561253802009-04-30T14:56:00.003-04:002009-04-30T15:12:18.350-04:00

I'm back, bitches!So, a while back I had written a recipe for Whole Wheat-ish Blueberry Muffins (read all about it here). Well, this weekend, our cousins came over for brunch (hey BriAnne!) and they brought over blueberry muffins (every.single.time. I type "blueberry" I type "blueverry" instead...it's really starting to get to me). They were very good, but also probably very fattening. Anyways

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-63885345512894013602009-04-22T09:56:00.002-04:002009-04-22T10:00:54.924-04:00

Hey everyone!It's sure been a while, but I just became so busy designing my line of natural cleaning products (which you can check out here) that the blog became too much to handle! Plus, I really got discouraged when I noticed less and less people were reading. But, I promise you I'll be back with a vengeance soon.Here's the link to an article my friend, Holly, from school wrote. She's great!

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-69530978574870320452009-03-30T21:20:00.003-04:002009-04-08T11:00:48.353-04:00

Hey everyone and good evening! If you haven't planned your menu for the week, I strongly suggest you do...to read about the benefits of menu planning click here. Here's my menu for the week, I hope it inspires you and gives you a few ideas. I may even post my stir-fry recipe (if I get it right this time).I've been a little distracted from the blogging, because I've developed my own cleaning

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-24688353151368496332009-03-29T16:41:00.003-04:002009-03-29T16:56:02.938-04:00

Last week I think I mis-posted the Bounty paper towel sale as $6.99 for a 12 pk. instead of an 8 pk. and I apologize for that. It was still a great sale, though! This week, there are a few really good ones. My favorite is the egg coloring kit which is free after extrabucks until Monday!Paas egg coloring kit buy @ $1.99 get $1.99 extrabucks so it's FREE until MONDAY!!!Scott paper towel 8 pk. $

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-61265410733437307842009-03-29T16:20:00.007-04:002009-04-02T17:23:13.936-04:00

Good Sunday afternoon! Here in Boston, it's rainy and dreary, and Dylan is teething and so miserable. I have a new follower, Ariel, so that's has really made my day. I just love to see people are reading. So, welcome Ariel, and thanks for following me as I try to enjoy life in the city on the cheap!This week's scrimpySnack is Blondie Bites. It's actually surprisingly difficult to think of

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-14573528864167424972009-03-27T15:14:00.005-04:002009-03-27T15:55:35.539-04:00

Hey now! Here's a shocker, did you know there are several different ways to spell "shepard"...The way I spell it may or may not be one of them. I saw it mostly as "shepherd", but that's like, SO hard to type, that it just took me 3 tries. So guess what? Screw it! It's "shepard" to me! This is another great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. This is a nice, healthy, lower fat comfort food,

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-10343272440197488762009-03-27T11:19:00.002-04:002009-03-27T11:21:57.240-04:00

Hey guys, like I posted on Monday, Campbell's soups are on sale buy one, get one free at CVS this week. There's also a coupon at couponcabin.com for $1 off any two cans of soup. That means I'll be getting my soups 2/$.79. That's $.40/each vs. $1.79. I'm going to make a mushroom noodle cassarole with them!Stay tuned for the Freezermeal Friday recipe! It's Shepard's Pie using $2.99/lb sale

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-60145051551288259812009-03-26T16:43:00.006-04:002009-03-26T17:30:49.614-04:00

Good afternoon, my dear friends! I finally have my computer back, and am so happy for that. I'm used to typing on Mike's computer, and now, to have a working keyboard, is like, crazy. I have to retrain my little fingers. I've just gotten over a cold, and I'm so happy to feel better. Yesterday, Dylan said "mama", which is great. He's also still getting his first tooth. I went for an

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-78527177244042844022009-03-25T13:44:00.003-04:002009-03-25T13:56:15.350-04:00

Hey there everyone! So, I looked at the sales today, and realized there's also a "Spring Madness" sale going on, too. I will share with you the great deals I've found from both of these, and will update you with some in store sales when I go over there this afternoon.Guess what? Dylan said "mama"! Yessss, today is good. The best part of today is that Dylan said "mama", but a close second

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-69785783521924813832009-03-23T22:08:00.003-04:002009-03-23T22:26:54.449-04:00

Alright, I'm sick and so tired so here's the deal:Bounty Paper Towels $6.99 12 pk.Campbell's soup and Swanson broth buy one, get one free, great deal!Crest Pro Health Enamel Care $3.49 w/ $3.49 extra bucks, which means it's FREE, I'll be buying this!Post cereal buy one, get one free!Hellman's Mayo $2.99Skippy Peanut Butter and Jelly buy one, get one free, this is another one I'll be hitting

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-43579741545006029532009-03-23T16:33:00.003-04:002009-03-23T16:42:32.002-04:00

Hey guys, I owe you 2 picks of the week, so here we go!Whole Foods 365 Butter$2.79/lbThis is a very low price for butter, and it's an everyday deal over at Whole Foods! This is actually one of the first items I shopped at Whole Foods for. One day, I realized their butter was the same price as Trader Joe's, and that inspired me to peek around to look for other deals. Little did I know, they

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-36271961100202760362009-03-23T16:06:00.003-04:002009-03-23T16:33:30.621-04:00

When you're trying to bake, and you get all pumped up to make something, there's nothing worse than opening up the cabinet and realize you have - NOTHING. Stocking your pantry up ensures that you'll always be able to whip up a quick batch of muffins to bring with you anywhere, or bake up a loaf of bread for dinner or sandwiches.Here's what I keep in my baking pantry. I'll categorize it based on

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-63278168610376542502009-03-23T13:31:00.003-04:002009-03-23T13:48:30.035-04:00

Hey everyone, good morning! Oh, it's the afternoon. Well, that's news to me...I'm sick again (somehow) and Dylan's napping. So, I've been going over the CVS sales (to bring you another belated CVS Sale Sunday) and thinking about what I'm making for the upcoming dinner week.OK, I'm ALSO watching this show called Judge Alex, and I don't know if it's just me or not, but this guy's a real clown.

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-57533467061042248482009-03-22T16:14:00.006-04:002009-03-22T17:00:14.836-04:00

Good Sunday Afternoon, people! I just made Cinnamon Bread, and I'll tell you...It's not too sweet, not too spicy, not too anything. It's a nice compliment to a cup of coffee or tea. I found the recipe on allrecipes.com.This weekend, we're a little holed up watching NCAA games and chilling with the baby. Tonight, my girlfriend, Crystal is coming over for pasta and sauce, and she just called saying

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-73622102571384489672009-03-20T18:30:00.003-04:002009-03-20T18:44:12.392-04:00

Good evening, all! This week's Freezermeal Friday is Red Beans with Broccoli. My mom would make this all the time for us when I was younger. It packs quite the nutritional punch, with high fiber beans, broccoli, and whole wheat pasta along with tonssss of anti-oxidants! Nice.Red Beans with Broccoliserves 65 c. organic red beans (I made mine from dried, if using cans you'd need about 3 - $2.79

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-68715958369729558442009-03-19T13:12:00.006-04:002009-03-19T13:35:00.523-04:00

This week's meal was going to be $5 Organic Red Bean Pasta, but that takes too long (as I figured out today), so that's going to be tomorrow's Freezermeal. Instead, I will share with you how I make my amazing pizza. It's soooo good. And quick. And cheap. What more could you ask for from a 3 ingredient (3 main ingredients) meal? Pizza Pizzaserves 2 piggies 3 normal people (I'd add a salad for 3,

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-35505870413494721882009-03-19T10:54:00.005-04:002009-03-19T12:04:34.402-04:00

I make Mike's lunch every.single.day. I can remember as a young girl I would always look forward to the day when I got to put together cool little lunches for my husband and children. Now, after taking care of a baby all day, cooking dinner, straightening up, and finally sitting down, it's like, "ARE YOU KIDDING, I STILL HAVE TO MAKE LUNCH????". I can't wait until I can just buy a bunch of

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-57251290919505299042009-03-18T15:43:00.002-04:002009-03-18T15:45:07.331-04:00

Here's a great link that I found on $5 Dinners. There's a method coupon, a biokleen coupon, and a few others that you can combine with coupons in the Whole Foods seasonal sale coupon flyer for some really great deals. Just wanted to share with you guys!

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-64736214016140329652009-03-18T12:30:00.003-04:002009-03-18T12:43:44.963-04:00

So, I finally got my camera back (thanks, Dad!). My Dad mailed it to me...here's a few details about that that I'd like to share with you:In the return address field it said "Dad". I got a slip in my mailbox: "SENDER: Dad".It also had a heart with an arrow through it drawn in sharpie on the outside...drawn by my Dad.It had an additional love note of "I love you, a bushel + peck xoxoxo Mom".I'm

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-27655767773768687842009-03-18T11:02:00.007-04:002009-03-18T12:51:06.162-04:00

OK, so here's the deal with this one. The first time I used this base recipe, I tried to halve the recipe to a third. Turned out I thirded all the ingredients except for the flour. So, the next time, I was really committed to doing it right, so that I could report the recipe to all of you readers. Well, this time, I added HALF the butter I was supposed to add. BUT the cookies turned out pretty

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-63142573082015929572009-03-18T08:43:00.002-04:002009-03-18T08:51:27.738-04:00

Good morning everyone! Here's this week's Whole Foods flyer. I'm definitely going to be picking up a few things this week. Here are my picks:Organic broccoli on sale $1.99/lb from $2.99/lb (I'll be using it in this week's 20 minute meal!)Mangoes on sale 2/$1.50. That's half off and just plain cheapMini cookie tubs (if you don't bake your own, which you should! It's easy! Even Mike can do it

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-67064909015570642592009-03-17T08:47:00.001-04:002009-03-17T08:48:40.340-04:00

Hey guys and Good Morning Vietnam as usual. I thought yesterday was Tuesday, my bad. You can still take advantage of the $2.50 method soap today! Sorry :).

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2711342629791869930.post-89599660955679081842009-03-16T16:42:00.005-04:002009-03-16T16:46:30.003-04:00

Hey everyone! Method non-toxic dish soap is on sale at Whole Foods 2/$7.00 or $3.50 each. With the $1 coupon in their flyer, the soap is $2.50 from $4.29. Not bad!!!!! It's only on sale today, though, so if you get a change, go pick one up if you can!

Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244095137639089539noreply@blogger.com0