For every load of laundry, I pour 1/4 cup vinegar into the fabric softener compartment. Feel free to get creative with the scents by adding 15 to 20 drops of essential oils or incorporating fresh ingredients like mint, citrus peels, or lavender. Let these sit in a kitchen cabinet for a week or 2, then use the vinegar in your laundry. You will be so glad you did! Want to know more? Comment SWAPS and I’ll send you a free article I wrote on your best non-toxic home guide. These are easy swaps we can all be doing to create a healthier home. #homemaker #homemakerlife #budgetfriendly #giftideas #livingonabudget budgetmom springtime springday

You pass them in the grocery store every fall, but do you actually know how to cook them? Acorn squash is one of the easiest fall fruits to prepare. It’s rich in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and colorful plant compounds that help support digestion, immune health, and overall cellular health. Here’s how I make it: Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Rub it with olive oil and bake at 400°F for about 1 hour, flipping halfway through. Season with salt and pepper, and that’s it! Comment ROAST and make my delicious baked beef chuck roast to go with this acorn squash for the perfect fall meal! 🍂

Get ready to supercharge your health! From lowering blood pressure to supporting detox and fighting inflammation, this little root packs a big punch. I make it a part of my daily routine, whether boiled, shredded in a salad, or blended in a smoothie. Comment BEETS for the full recipe! It’s simple, affordable, and one of the best ways I fuel my body with real food. 💪 Would you ever eat beets every day? Boil beets on the stove for 30-40 minutes. Let them completely cool before removing the skin. Pickling recipe: About 5 cooked beets, sliced 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2/3 cup water 2-3 Tb pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon and cloves, or 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Mix the brine ingredients together, then add cooled sliced beets. Let them sit in the brine for at least 2-3 hours before eating, best after 24 hours. This brine will last up to 1 month in the fridge, reuse each week with a fresh batch of beets. *FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY NOT MEDICAL ADVICE #HomemakerOnABudget #RealFoodLifestyle #BeetBenefits

Long before women had clinical trials, they had generations of wisdom passed down from mother to daughter. 🌿 Comment TEA for my favorite brand! Red raspberry leaf has been used for centuries as a women’s herb to support the uterus and bring comfort during our monthly cycles. It’s naturally rich in protective polyphenols, including ellagitannins and flavonoids, which provide antioxidant support for the body. As someone with endometriosis, my monthly cycles have never been easy. But I’ve started drinking one cup of red raspberry leaf tea each day during my cycle, and I have noticed such a difference in how manageable those days feel. Just remember, the old ways are still worth remembering. ❤️ * FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES, ONLY NOT MEDICAL ADVICE #menstrualcycle #cancersurvivor #homemakeronabudget

Comment APPLE and I’ll send you this easy and tasty apple dessert! It’s perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth, but will keep you healthy at the same time! #cancersurvivor #homemakeronabudget #appledessert

This anti-cancer pumpkin chia pudding tastes like dessert, but fuels your body with fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants. It’s perfect for breakfast, snack, or a guilt-free treat! Recipe: 1/4 cup chia seeds 3/4 cup milk, any kind (Whisk together) Then add: 1/2 cup pumpkin purée 2 Tbsp raw unfiltered honey 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (Whisk again) Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour, and enjoy! You can still enjoy this holiday season with foods that will fight for good health! Make sure you’re following me for more tasty recipes! #PumpkinChiaPudding #ChiaPudding #PumpkinSeason

Let me just tell you, my husband is not a big dinner eater. He likes to eat a big lunch and a smaller dinner so this was plenty for him and he actually told me that I could give him a little less next time. Squash is one of the most healthiest foods you can eat in so many people overlook them, but we really should be implementing more squash into our diet because they are so full of fiber, vitamins, and polyphenols. I roast my butternut squash whole, then remove the seeds after cooking. I bake in a 400 degree oven for about 1 hour. Years ago, I was craving pizza, but wanted to keep it low-carb so I made a zucchini and ground turkey skillet pizza and it turned out amazing and that’s what I made for my husband tonight. Sauté zucchini, ground turkey, with Italian seasoning (onion and garlic would be good too!). Once they are cooked through top with mozzarella cheese and more Italian seasoning and cover it until the cheese has melted. This is SO GOOD! You can drizzle it with marinara sauce if you like that, but eating it by itself is delicious too. Comment HOME for more of my favorite recipes on my website!

Here’s what Google says: “Social media videos claiming baking soda prevented or cured the 1918 Spanish flu are false and rely on outdated 1920s marketing pamphlets, not scientific proof.” BUT…. I’ll take a testimony like this any day! I’ll link the video for you below, if you want more context. I’m a Bob Red Mills fan for baking soda and purchase it on Amazon in a multi-pack. Comment SODA for the link. Baking soda was a HUGE part of my detox coming off of chemo and I bathed it often! We also use it to control indigestion if necessary. Most importantly, we drink it too, because if this one family escaped the Spanish Flu, while caring and burying the sick, I’ll follow that trend any day! Thank you @jasielcreatedtoheal for the original clip. https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/100-year-old-woman-recounts-her-family-surviving-the-1918-flu-pandemic/2018/01/17/440af2d2-fbd9-11e7-9b5d-bbf0da31214d_video.html *FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

Tea is one of the simplest ways I add more plant compounds and antioxidants to my routine as a cancer survivor. I especially love fruit leaf teas like mango, avocado, olive and soursop leaf, along with green tea, dandelion root and clove. These teas aren’t cancer treatments, but they are one way I choose to support my body, in hopes of preventing cancer from ever returning. 🌿☕️ Comment FRUIT and I’ll send you more information about the fruit leaf teas I use. #cancersurvivor #homemakeronabudget #healingplants