DIY Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract contains only 2 ingredients--vanilla beans and vodka. It's super simple to make and tastes delicious. Pour it in a cute bottle and it makes a great gift!
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Healthy Eating on a Budget Tip #5
Join a local produce co-op. A co-op, or cooperative, is a group of people who get together and pool their money to make a large purchase of fresh, local, and organic produce. The produce is then divided evenly amongst the participants for a fraction of what it would cost at a supermarket.
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Healthy Eating Tip #4
Use raw whole milk. We should strive to make sure that everything we put in our bodies makes us healthier. The pasteurization, or heating process, of conventional milk decreases the nutritional quality. So look for a quality raw milk to maximize the nutritional benefits.
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Healthy Eating on a Budget Tip #2
Use whole chickens. Organic chickens from Costco cost about $2.49/pound, so approximately $14 each. That means for $14 you can get the meat for 6 big meals, about 3/4 a gallon of bone broth, and "gravy" for pets.
Read MoreHoney, Kombucha, & an Anniversary Dinner
Healthy Eating on a Budget Tip #1
Buy your raw honey from a local farm. Why? Raw local honey may be helpful in treating seasonal allergies. It's cheaper than buying from a local health food store. And, not all honey is the same. In fact, some "honey" you buy at the store may not be real honey at all.
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