I’m here to help inspire you to create a healthy home.

Hello! I’m Aimee Guess, and welcome to Homemaker On A Budget, where you’ll find fresh, clean, and inspiring recipes to help you create delicious meals at home, without breaking the bank. Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly, non-toxic living tips or seeking hope and healing through natural wellness, this is a place to refresh your kitchen and life as the home economist.

Introducing my new Book

The Ultimate Kitchen Guide

to food storage, freezer rotation, & zero food waste

Take back your kitchen’s purpose and reformulate the way you manage your kitchen. If you have an unorganized pantry, food going bad in your refrigerator, and you have no idea what’s at the bottom of your freezer, then let me help you create unity and purpose when grocery shopping and planning. We want to fill your freezer with foods that will help on those busy nights, to keep you from eating out and overspending.

  • I’ve been obsessed with this lip balm for 6 whole years! It’s my top pick for every season, and makes an amazing gift for friends and family. Give it a shot!

Comment LIPS for the recipe and links! 

Ingredients for my favorite Peppermint Chocolate Lip Balm:

Equal parts: 
Beeswax
Coconut oil
Cocoa butter
10 Drops: Peppermint oil

#homemakeronabudget #diylipbalm #homemadecosmetics
  • Comment SALMON for the recipe! 

Let’s get honest, I have thrown away too many thawed, nasty pieces of salmon because I left them in the refrigerator to thaw and forgot about it.

Frozen salmon straight from the freezer and into the oven has been one of the easiest habits and honestly much more affordable!

I love this technique because it is effortless with my busy schedule. There’s no excuse, we can all eat healthy.

Purchase wild, sockeye salmon always! Costco, Sam’s Club, and Walmart sell it year-round.

#salmonrecipe #healthyfood #homemakeronabudget
  • Comment BROWS for the link to this fantastic eyebrow trimmer! It’s budget-friendly, long-lasting, and delivers great results! Just glide it over your eyebrows a few times for a smooth trim and a glowing appearance.

I have learned over the years that I have no desire to spend money at the salon. I would much rather spend my money on food, clothes and vacations. I learned how to cut my own hair, and take care of all grooming needs at home. I love it! ❤️

#diytutorial #eyebrows #budgetmom
  • Take a good look at your life. Your kitchen, your pantry, your habits, even the way you show up each day. It’s all telling the truth, whether you want to face it or not. 

You’re not stuck, you’re just repeating what’s easy. The same quick foods, the same routines, the same leggings and oversized sweatshirts day after day. And slowly, it shapes how you feel, how your home runs, and even how you see yourself.

Nothing changes until you do. Not in some dramatic, overnight way, but in the quiet edits. One better meal. One small shift. Choosing to show up just a little more put together, a little more intentional. 

Because the life you want isn’t out there somewhere waiting for you. It’s built right here, in the choices you’ve been putting off.

I have a simple rhythm each day and it works so well!
Make my bed.
Do one load of laundry.
Keep the kitchen reset.

This system works. The house is kept put together, I am more apt to complete my to-do list, and I truly care about the foods we’re eating each day.

Comment GUIDE if you’re ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level. Organize your pantry, commit to eating real food, and make my favorite freezer recipes.

Comment SWAPS for my free non-toxic home guide and make one change per month to a healthier home.

#createthelifeyouwant #liveabetterlife #homemakeronabudget
  • He is risen. He is risen indeed.

Not just a moment in history, but the moment that changed everything. The grave is empty, death is defeated, and grace has the final word.

So thankful for my life, my family, and the deep, undeserved grace we get to live in every single day.

Happy Easter 🤍
  • What a phenomenal discovery! When I was diagnosed with cancer back in December 2023, I was juicing copious amounts of carrots, beets, and apples. My mom didn’t have access to a juicer at the time, so she decided to eat 1 carrot, 1/2 beet and 1/2 apple every day alongside me after watching a Facebook reel and being encouraged to eat these 3 foods to lower her cholesterol.

Comment SALAD for the recipe!

My mom had been struggling with her cholesterol for years, and didn’t think much of this being any benefit. However, without any additional changes she went in for her annual check up, and her cholesterol had dropped 50 points. My mom is a very healthy person, you would never think she would have high cholesterol, but she did. 

Now, after doing this for several months, we have seen that it truly is this combination, as we recently learned that her eye pressure is back in the normal range! What a relief this has given my mom.

We eat the carrot raw, apple raw, and the beets cooked. All 3 of these foods can be found at Walmart, and even Costco.

If you’re ready to take your kitchen management skills to the next level, and learn how I manage my kitchen to feed my family of 6: 3 meals per day, keep a stocked pantry, and have meals prepared in the freezer, then comment GUIDE and I will show you how.

*disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nor am I trying to be one. I am sharing a testimony of my mother and her outstanding results from eating these 3 foods. Please consult your doctor for medical advice.

#eatforhealth #healthylifestyle #changeyourhabits
  • It’s the 3pm slump for me… but I stopped reaching for coffee.

This simple matcha + protein combo gives me steady energy, supports my hormones, and actually keeps me full.

Nothing fancy. Just real ingredients that work with your body, not against it.

Comment MATCHA for my favorite affordable matcha powder!

Recipe:
1 cup milk
1 scoop @just.ingredients.shop strawberry protein powder (OR add 5-6 frozen strawberries + 1 tsp honey)
1 cup water
1/2 tsp matcha powder (daily serving)

Blend separately or all together. Enjoy!

I personally like adding the water because it makes it not so thick, I personally do not care for super thick shakes.

Use my code: AIMEEGUESS with Just Ingredients to save money on your protein powder!

#matchalove #homemakeronabudget
  • Cancer is a nasty beast, but there are foods we can eat to prevent cancer or even prevent a reoccurrence.

Comment FOOD for my daily foods list + What I eat in a day!

The list includes my carrot, beet, apple, but many more important foods!

I’m always focusing on high antioxidant foods, here’s my list of nutrients rich cancer fighting foods I eat everyday!

Healing is built one bite at a time, so choose foods that help your body fight for you. 💚

#anticancerfoods #realfoodheals #homemakeronabudget
  • The recipes your family loves deserve a permanent place.

Not lost in screenshots. Not buried on Pinterest. Not forgotten after one good meal.

These are the recipes you come back to. The ones your kids ask for. The ones that fill your home and become part of your everyday life.

The Recipe Keeper is a simple, beautiful way to gather those recipes, print them, and keep them all in one place. A binder you can reach for daily. A system that actually works in a real kitchen.

Because you are the Keeper of your home, and what you make matters more than you think.

Comment KEEP and I’ll send you the link!
I’ve been obsessed with this lip balm for 6 whole years! It’s my top pick for every season, and makes an amazing gift for friends and family. Give it a shot! Comment LIPS for the recipe and links! Ingredients for my favorite Peppermint Chocolate Lip Balm: Equal parts: Beeswax Coconut oil Cocoa butter 10 Drops: Peppermint oil #homemakeronabudget #diylipbalm #homemadecosmetics
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Comment SALMON for the recipe! Let’s get honest, I have thrown away too many thawed, nasty pieces of salmon because I left them in the refrigerator to thaw and forgot about it. Frozen salmon straight from the freezer and into the oven has been one of the easiest habits and honestly much more affordable! I love this technique because it is effortless with my busy schedule. There’s no excuse, we can all eat healthy. Purchase wild, sockeye salmon always! Costco, Sam’s Club, and Walmart sell it year-round. #salmonrecipe #healthyfood #homemakeronabudget
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Comment BROWS for the link to this fantastic eyebrow trimmer! It’s budget-friendly, long-lasting, and delivers great results! Just glide it over your eyebrows a few times for a smooth trim and a glowing appearance. I have learned over the years that I have no desire to spend money at the salon. I would much rather spend my money on food, clothes and vacations. I learned how to cut my own hair, and take care of all grooming needs at home. I love it! ❤️ #diytutorial #eyebrows #budgetmom
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Take a good look at your life. Your kitchen, your pantry, your habits, even the way you show up each day. It’s all telling the truth, whether you want to face it or not. 

You’re not stuck, you’re just repeating what’s easy. The same quick foods, the same routines, the same leggings and oversized sweatshirts day after day. And slowly, it shapes how you feel, how your home runs, and even how you see yourself.

Nothing changes until you do. Not in some dramatic, overnight way, but in the quiet edits. One better meal. One small shift. Choosing to show up just a little more put together, a little more intentional. 

Because the life you want isn’t out there somewhere waiting for you. It’s built right here, in the choices you’ve been putting off.

I have a simple rhythm each day and it works so well!
Make my bed.
Do one load of laundry.
Keep the kitchen reset.

This system works. The house is kept put together, I am more apt to complete my to-do list, and I truly care about the foods we’re eating each day.

Comment GUIDE if you’re ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level. Organize your pantry, commit to eating real food, and make my favorite freezer recipes.

Comment SWAPS for my free non-toxic home guide and make one change per month to a healthier home.

#createthelifeyouwant #liveabetterlife #homemakeronabudget
Take a good look at your life. Your kitchen, your pantry, your habits, even the way you show up each day. It’s all telling the truth, whether you want to face it or not. 

You’re not stuck, you’re just repeating what’s easy. The same quick foods, the same routines, the same leggings and oversized sweatshirts day after day. And slowly, it shapes how you feel, how your home runs, and even how you see yourself.

Nothing changes until you do. Not in some dramatic, overnight way, but in the quiet edits. One better meal. One small shift. Choosing to show up just a little more put together, a little more intentional. 

Because the life you want isn’t out there somewhere waiting for you. It’s built right here, in the choices you’ve been putting off.

I have a simple rhythm each day and it works so well!
Make my bed.
Do one load of laundry.
Keep the kitchen reset.

This system works. The house is kept put together, I am more apt to complete my to-do list, and I truly care about the foods we’re eating each day.

Comment GUIDE if you’re ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level. Organize your pantry, commit to eating real food, and make my favorite freezer recipes.

Comment SWAPS for my free non-toxic home guide and make one change per month to a healthier home.

#createthelifeyouwant #liveabetterlife #homemakeronabudget
Take a good look at your life. Your kitchen, your pantry, your habits, even the way you show up each day. It’s all telling the truth, whether you want to face it or not. 

You’re not stuck, you’re just repeating what’s easy. The same quick foods, the same routines, the same leggings and oversized sweatshirts day after day. And slowly, it shapes how you feel, how your home runs, and even how you see yourself.

Nothing changes until you do. Not in some dramatic, overnight way, but in the quiet edits. One better meal. One small shift. Choosing to show up just a little more put together, a little more intentional. 

Because the life you want isn’t out there somewhere waiting for you. It’s built right here, in the choices you’ve been putting off.

I have a simple rhythm each day and it works so well!
Make my bed.
Do one load of laundry.
Keep the kitchen reset.

This system works. The house is kept put together, I am more apt to complete my to-do list, and I truly care about the foods we’re eating each day.

Comment GUIDE if you’re ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level. Organize your pantry, commit to eating real food, and make my favorite freezer recipes.

Comment SWAPS for my free non-toxic home guide and make one change per month to a healthier home.

#createthelifeyouwant #liveabetterlife #homemakeronabudget
Take a good look at your life. Your kitchen, your pantry, your habits, even the way you show up each day. It’s all telling the truth, whether you want to face it or not. 

You’re not stuck, you’re just repeating what’s easy. The same quick foods, the same routines, the same leggings and oversized sweatshirts day after day. And slowly, it shapes how you feel, how your home runs, and even how you see yourself.

Nothing changes until you do. Not in some dramatic, overnight way, but in the quiet edits. One better meal. One small shift. Choosing to show up just a little more put together, a little more intentional. 

Because the life you want isn’t out there somewhere waiting for you. It’s built right here, in the choices you’ve been putting off.

I have a simple rhythm each day and it works so well!
Make my bed.
Do one load of laundry.
Keep the kitchen reset.

This system works. The house is kept put together, I am more apt to complete my to-do list, and I truly care about the foods we’re eating each day.

Comment GUIDE if you’re ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level. Organize your pantry, commit to eating real food, and make my favorite freezer recipes.

Comment SWAPS for my free non-toxic home guide and make one change per month to a healthier home.

#createthelifeyouwant #liveabetterlife #homemakeronabudget
Take a good look at your life. Your kitchen, your pantry, your habits, even the way you show up each day. It’s all telling the truth, whether you want to face it or not. 

You’re not stuck, you’re just repeating what’s easy. The same quick foods, the same routines, the same leggings and oversized sweatshirts day after day. And slowly, it shapes how you feel, how your home runs, and even how you see yourself.

Nothing changes until you do. Not in some dramatic, overnight way, but in the quiet edits. One better meal. One small shift. Choosing to show up just a little more put together, a little more intentional. 

Because the life you want isn’t out there somewhere waiting for you. It’s built right here, in the choices you’ve been putting off.

I have a simple rhythm each day and it works so well!
Make my bed.
Do one load of laundry.
Keep the kitchen reset.

This system works. The house is kept put together, I am more apt to complete my to-do list, and I truly care about the foods we’re eating each day.

Comment GUIDE if you’re ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level. Organize your pantry, commit to eating real food, and make my favorite freezer recipes.

Comment SWAPS for my free non-toxic home guide and make one change per month to a healthier home.

#createthelifeyouwant #liveabetterlife #homemakeronabudget
Take a good look at your life. Your kitchen, your pantry, your habits, even the way you show up each day. It’s all telling the truth, whether you want to face it or not. You’re not stuck, you’re just repeating what’s easy. The same quick foods, the same routines, the same leggings and oversized sweatshirts day after day. And slowly, it shapes how you feel, how your home runs, and even how you see yourself. Nothing changes until you do. Not in some dramatic, overnight way, but in the quiet edits. One better meal. One small shift. Choosing to show up just a little more put together, a little more intentional. Because the life you want isn’t out there somewhere waiting for you. It’s built right here, in the choices you’ve been putting off. I have a simple rhythm each day and it works so well! Make my bed. Do one load of laundry. Keep the kitchen reset. This system works. The house is kept put together, I am more apt to complete my to-do list, and I truly care about the foods we’re eating each day. Comment GUIDE if you’re ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level. Organize your pantry, commit to eating real food, and make my favorite freezer recipes. Comment SWAPS for my free non-toxic home guide and make one change per month to a healthier home. #createthelifeyouwant #liveabetterlife #homemakeronabudget
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He is risen. He is risen indeed.

Not just a moment in history, but the moment that changed everything. The grave is empty, death is defeated, and grace has the final word.

So thankful for my life, my family, and the deep, undeserved grace we get to live in every single day.

Happy Easter 🤍
He is risen. He is risen indeed.

Not just a moment in history, but the moment that changed everything. The grave is empty, death is defeated, and grace has the final word.

So thankful for my life, my family, and the deep, undeserved grace we get to live in every single day.

Happy Easter 🤍
He is risen. He is risen indeed. Not just a moment in history, but the moment that changed everything. The grave is empty, death is defeated, and grace has the final word. So thankful for my life, my family, and the deep, undeserved grace we get to live in every single day. Happy Easter 🤍
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What a phenomenal discovery! When I was diagnosed with cancer back in December 2023, I was juicing copious amounts of carrots, beets, and apples. My mom didn’t have access to a juicer at the time, so she decided to eat 1 carrot, 1/2 beet and 1/2 apple every day alongside me after watching a Facebook reel and being encouraged to eat these 3 foods to lower her cholesterol. Comment SALAD for the recipe! My mom had been struggling with her cholesterol for years, and didn’t think much of this being any benefit. However, without any additional changes she went in for her annual check up, and her cholesterol had dropped 50 points. My mom is a very healthy person, you would never think she would have high cholesterol, but she did. Now, after doing this for several months, we have seen that it truly is this combination, as we recently learned that her eye pressure is back in the normal range! What a relief this has given my mom. We eat the carrot raw, apple raw, and the beets cooked. All 3 of these foods can be found at Walmart, and even Costco. If you’re ready to take your kitchen management skills to the next level, and learn how I manage my kitchen to feed my family of 6: 3 meals per day, keep a stocked pantry, and have meals prepared in the freezer, then comment GUIDE and I will show you how. *disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nor am I trying to be one. I am sharing a testimony of my mother and her outstanding results from eating these 3 foods. Please consult your doctor for medical advice. #eatforhealth #healthylifestyle #changeyourhabits
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It’s the 3pm slump for me… but I stopped reaching for coffee. This simple matcha + protein combo gives me steady energy, supports my hormones, and actually keeps me full. Nothing fancy. Just real ingredients that work with your body, not against it. Comment MATCHA for my favorite affordable matcha powder! Recipe: 1 cup milk 1 scoop @just.ingredients.shop strawberry protein powder (OR add 5-6 frozen strawberries + 1 tsp honey) 1 cup water 1/2 tsp matcha powder (daily serving) Blend separately or all together. Enjoy! I personally like adding the water because it makes it not so thick, I personally do not care for super thick shakes. Use my code: AIMEEGUESS with Just Ingredients to save money on your protein powder! #matchalove #homemakeronabudget
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Cancer is a nasty beast, but there are foods we can eat to prevent cancer or even prevent a reoccurrence. Comment FOOD for my daily foods list + What I eat in a day! The list includes my carrot, beet, apple, but many more important foods! I’m always focusing on high antioxidant foods, here’s my list of nutrients rich cancer fighting foods I eat everyday! Healing is built one bite at a time, so choose foods that help your body fight for you. 💚 #anticancerfoods #realfoodheals #homemakeronabudget
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The recipes your family loves deserve a permanent place.

Not lost in screenshots. Not buried on Pinterest. Not forgotten after one good meal.

These are the recipes you come back to. The ones your kids ask for. The ones that fill your home and become part of your everyday life.

The Recipe Keeper is a simple, beautiful way to gather those recipes, print them, and keep them all in one place. A binder you can reach for daily. A system that actually works in a real kitchen.

Because you are the Keeper of your home, and what you make matters more than you think.

Comment KEEP and I’ll send you the link!
The recipes your family loves deserve a permanent place.

Not lost in screenshots. Not buried on Pinterest. Not forgotten after one good meal.

These are the recipes you come back to. The ones your kids ask for. The ones that fill your home and become part of your everyday life.

The Recipe Keeper is a simple, beautiful way to gather those recipes, print them, and keep them all in one place. A binder you can reach for daily. A system that actually works in a real kitchen.

Because you are the Keeper of your home, and what you make matters more than you think.

Comment KEEP and I’ll send you the link!
The recipes your family loves deserve a permanent place.

Not lost in screenshots. Not buried on Pinterest. Not forgotten after one good meal.

These are the recipes you come back to. The ones your kids ask for. The ones that fill your home and become part of your everyday life.

The Recipe Keeper is a simple, beautiful way to gather those recipes, print them, and keep them all in one place. A binder you can reach for daily. A system that actually works in a real kitchen.

Because you are the Keeper of your home, and what you make matters more than you think.

Comment KEEP and I’ll send you the link!
The recipes your family loves deserve a permanent place.

Not lost in screenshots. Not buried on Pinterest. Not forgotten after one good meal.

These are the recipes you come back to. The ones your kids ask for. The ones that fill your home and become part of your everyday life.

The Recipe Keeper is a simple, beautiful way to gather those recipes, print them, and keep them all in one place. A binder you can reach for daily. A system that actually works in a real kitchen.

Because you are the Keeper of your home, and what you make matters more than you think.

Comment KEEP and I’ll send you the link!
The recipes your family loves deserve a permanent place.

Not lost in screenshots. Not buried on Pinterest. Not forgotten after one good meal.

These are the recipes you come back to. The ones your kids ask for. The ones that fill your home and become part of your everyday life.

The Recipe Keeper is a simple, beautiful way to gather those recipes, print them, and keep them all in one place. A binder you can reach for daily. A system that actually works in a real kitchen.

Because you are the Keeper of your home, and what you make matters more than you think.

Comment KEEP and I’ll send you the link!
The recipes your family loves deserve a permanent place.

Not lost in screenshots. Not buried on Pinterest. Not forgotten after one good meal.

These are the recipes you come back to. The ones your kids ask for. The ones that fill your home and become part of your everyday life.

The Recipe Keeper is a simple, beautiful way to gather those recipes, print them, and keep them all in one place. A binder you can reach for daily. A system that actually works in a real kitchen.

Because you are the Keeper of your home, and what you make matters more than you think.

Comment KEEP and I’ll send you the link!
The recipes your family loves deserve a permanent place. Not lost in screenshots. Not buried on Pinterest. Not forgotten after one good meal. These are the recipes you come back to. The ones your kids ask for. The ones that fill your home and become part of your everyday life. The Recipe Keeper is a simple, beautiful way to gather those recipes, print them, and keep them all in one place. A binder you can reach for daily. A system that actually works in a real kitchen. Because you are the Keeper of your home, and what you make matters more than you think. Comment KEEP and I’ll send you the link!
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Aimee Guess holding bowl of sourdough starter

Hi! I’m Aimee!

Homemaking on a budget allows you to create a warm, nourishing home filled with simple joys, proving that a beautiful life isn’t about how much you spend, but how intentionally you live. By embracing clean living and home-cooked meals, you can gain the freedom to prioritize what truly matters: health, family, and peace that comes from a well-loved home. As the home economist, you can do just that!

With over 900 copies sold!

Sourdough Cookbook

40 EVERYDAY SOURDOUGH RECIPES FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS!

Learn the fundamentals of sourdough, how to create a sourdough starter, make my easy sourdough bread recipe (with no stretch and folds), and make many different breakfast, savory, and sweet creations. This eBook is chock-full of valuable sourdough content that can help you, whether you’re a sourdough rookie or master pro, this is for you.

What’s New

Budget Tips

Your budget is the single most important tool you have in life to further your dreams. Focus on your grocery budget to help you save money each month to meet your goals.

Non-Toxic living

Eliminating toxics in the home is easier than you think. It’s all about picking better brands. Let me show you which brands I love.

Cook from Scratch

Simplify your cooking methods to create nourishing meals your family will love. Let me show you what I cook in my kitchen for my family of 6.

wellness after cancer

In 2024 I underwent 6 months of chemotherapy and beat Stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Let me help you through your cancer journey and teach you that you can live a healthy life after cancer.

create your very own

Recipe Keeper

Take your favorite family recipes and make a treasured keepsake that can be passed down through the family. No body will look at your Pinterest boards someday, but they will love pouring themselves over your Recipe Keeper as they reminisce about the meals you created.

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