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.

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.

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.

  • Dinner just got a whole lot easier! 😋 Freeze chicken in marinades for a stress-free supper!

I offer 3 of our favorite recipes in The Ultimate Kitchen Guide to food storage, freezer rotation, and zero food waste. Comment GUIDE to learn more!

Here’s another favorite that’s excellent for a quick fajita night or it’s so good on its own served with rice and beans, or grilled zucchini.

Honey Lime Salsa Chicken:
1/2 cup red salsa (any kind)
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1 lime
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp chili powder

3-4 chicken breasts cut into quarters. Freeze the chicken in the marinade or cook within 24 hours. Chicken can be grilled, pan fried, or baked.

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. Plus, you’ll receive 20 amazing freezer recipes ❤️

#EasyDinners #MealPrepTips
  • As a mom of 4, I'm dedicated to cooking homemade meals for my kids every day. I rarely rely on store-bought options, and that's a deliberate choice. I want to minimize their intake of seed oils, sugars, and artificial additives as much as possible. It's exhausting, but it's worth it.

Comment BREAD if you’re ready to make 3-ingredient bread for your family instead of the 20-ingredient bread at the store!

This is why I have created this easy rule. Every morning I make the same style of breakfast with a few variations in fruit and sourdough breakfast goodies. The 7th day we might have oatmeal, pancakes and smoothies, or something completely different like granola and yogurt. 

This has really helped me not totally lose it on busy mornings and it keeps everyone full longer.

Sourdough is our bread source for ALL breads. We absolutely love it and it’s gut healthy for sure! 

Over 600 people have purchased my sourdough cookbook and are loving it! Comment BREAD and I’ll send you the link! The recipes are so good!

#healthylifestyle #morningroutine #instagood #momlife #homemakerlife #healthyfood #cleaneating #sourdough
  • Rise and shine! 🌞 My go-to morning fuel is chia yogurt pudding, bursting with nutrients to get me going 🚀

Comment CHIA for the printable recipe, and the recipe is listed below.

Chia Yogurt Pudding:
(Single serving)
1/4 cup chia seeds
3/4 cup milk, any kind
2 Tbsp yogurt, any kind
1-2 tsp honey

Whisk together for about 1 minute, then refrigerate. Leave it in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. It will be rich, creamy and so delicious! 

I will also eat 2 eggs or scrambled tofu. I love both, and I will pick one to add protein to my breakfast.

Comment CHIA for the printable recipe and save it for later!

 #MorningMotivation #NutritiousDelights #HealthyLiving
  • You might think it's too daunting, but trust me, anyone can cut hair with a little practice! I binge-watched YouTube tutorials and went for it!

Would you ever cut your own hair?

I have been cutting my own hair for 10 years now. 

Here’s how I my own hair:
• I always part my hair down the middle
• Start from the back and work my way forward
• Pull a little section from the back to the opposite side
• Cut the same length on the opposite side
• Pull my hair up like a unicorn for layers
• Feather out my unicorn cut

Ready to get your finances in check when it comes to your grocery budget? Comment HOME and I’ll send you the link to my website filled with numerous articles to help you slash your budget.

#hairtutorial #hairtransformation #diyhaircut
  • Comment REBOUND for my favorite on Amazon! 

I’ve had my budget-friendly rebounder for 1.5 years, and it’s been a game-changer! It works great, gets the job done, and is so easy to fit into my routine.

I rebound for 8 minutes now every morning. The time flies when I’m listening to upbeat music—it’s THAT easy! 

If you’re just getting started, start small like I did—just 1 minute of gentle bouncing (heels staying on the mat!). After a few days, I worked up to full jumps. Go at your own pace!

Why do I swear by rebounding? Because it’s incredible for your body.
I started last fall when I was dealing with swollen lymph nodes—at the time, I didn’t know I had Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Now that I’m cancer-free, I’m keeping this habit to stay healthy and keep every cell in my body thriving.

Rebounding = Oxygen + Lymphatic Drainage = Cancer-Fighting Power!

Want to start rebounding? Comment “REBOUND” and I’ll send you the link to my budget-friendly rebounder!

🔗 Resource: https://leapsandrebounds.com/blogs/news/how-rebounders-effect-your-lymphatic-system

#CancerSurvivor #LymphaticHealth #Rebounding #HealthTips #EasyWorkout #NonToxicLiving #LymphaticDrainage #HealthyHabits
  • 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.

VOTE: Would you be willing to commit to eating these 3 foods every day?

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.

I will be going in for my annual bloodwork soon and I’m excited to see if it has benefited me, though I just had my 9 month post chemo checkup and I continue to be cancer free!

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
  • Uncover the secret to the ultimate spring muffin! 🌞👀 These magical blueberry muffins change colors in an instant as sweet potato and baking soda trigger an amazing chemical reaction! 😮👨‍🍳

Comment HOME for even more incredible recipes on my website! Plus, sign-up for my monthly newsletter with exclusive Spring recipes coming April 7th!

Magical Blueberry Muffins:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or 1:1 gf flour
2 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup cooked purple sweet potato
1 cup pure maple syrup or agave nectar 
1/2 cup yogurt, any kind
1 cup milk, and kind
2 eggs or flax eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups blueberries 🫐 

Instructions:
(The morning of, or night before, bake your sweet potato in a 400° oven for 45 minutes. Cool in the fridge overnight.)
1. Preheat your oven to 375°, and line a muffin pan with muffin liner cups.
2. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
3. Blend the wet ingredients together in a blender for 1 minute.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the large mixing bowl, and whisk the batter together.
5. Pour in the blueberries and stir to combine.
6. Fill each muffin cup 3/4 of the way.
7. Bake for 22-25 minutes.

Watch the chemical reaction as the baking soda and purple sweet potato collide. It’s really quite fun to watch! 🤩 Enjoy!

 #SpringBakingTips #MuffinLove #BakingScience
  • Drinking fresh juice is the quickest way to get a concentrated dose of nutrients.

Comment JUICE for the best juicer on the market! It was voted the best juicer of 2024 and I believe it will be voted number one again and again.

The most important powerhouse ingredients are:
Carrots 
Beets
Apples

I also like to juice pineapple, ginger, and purple cabbage!

6 carrots, 2 beets, 2 apples (all organic). You can add 1/2 pineapple and 1-2 inches ginger.

These 3 ingredients are still a huge part of my daily diet after cancer. There is rarely a day when I go without eating these 3 ingredients either through juice or eating them chopped.

This is all based on personal experience. We have seen profound results from eating these 3 foods every day. I know there are multiple testimonials from people who believe that carrot juice helped them heal their cancer, and I definitely drank my fair share of carrot juice on the daily when going through my diagnosis. 

The carrot juice did not heal my cancer, though I do believe that it played a big role in the healing process as a whole through treatment and diet. 

My mom has seen amazing results from eating these 3 foods every day as it helped lower her cholesterol and something else. I’ll be sharing that soon.

Juice to flood your body with all the nutrients it needs to heal. Comment JUICE for the best juicer on the market! It was voted the best juicer of 2024 and I believe it will be voted number one again and again. I also have a discount code, so make sure to comment JUICE.
#healthylifestyle #cancersurvivor #juiceforhealth
  • Comment MASKS to get instant access to my new blog post, packed with 6 nourishing DIY face mask recipes to transform your skin! 

RECIPE:
1 TB raw cacao powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon (I use Ceylon)
1 TB raw honey

Mix together and apply to a clean face. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then wash away with warm water. Use a gentle cleanser if you want to. Apply skincare.

I apply face masks twice a week to really help hydrate and exfoliate my skin.

This is a tasty face mask that all can enjoy! Be sure to check my other reels for more face mask recipes ❤️

Want to use a budget-friendly non-toxic skincare? Comment SKIN and I’ll send you all the info. with my discount code. Love your skin, not the one that’s covered up!

 #nontoxicbeauty #diyideas #homemadeskincare #healthylifestyle #homemakerlife #skincaretips #skinhealth 
#NaturalSkincare #FaceMaskLove #DIYRecipes
Dinner just got a whole lot easier! 😋 Freeze chicken in marinades for a stress-free supper! I offer 3 of our favorite recipes in The Ultimate Kitchen Guide to food storage, freezer rotation, and zero food waste. Comment GUIDE to learn more! Here’s another favorite that’s excellent for a quick fajita night or it’s so good on its own served with rice and beans, or grilled zucchini. Honey Lime Salsa Chicken: 1/2 cup red salsa (any kind) Zest of 1 lime Juice of 1 lime 2 Tbsp honey 1/2 tsp chili powder 3-4 chicken breasts cut into quarters. Freeze the chicken in the marinade or cook within 24 hours. Chicken can be grilled, pan fried, or baked. 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. Plus, you’ll receive 20 amazing freezer recipes ❤️ #EasyDinners #MealPrepTips
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As a mom of 4, I'm dedicated to cooking homemade meals for my kids every day. I rarely rely on store-bought options, and that's a deliberate choice. I want to minimize their intake of seed oils, sugars, and artificial additives as much as possible. It's exhausting, but it's worth it. Comment BREAD if you’re ready to make 3-ingredient bread for your family instead of the 20-ingredient bread at the store! This is why I have created this easy rule. Every morning I make the same style of breakfast with a few variations in fruit and sourdough breakfast goodies. The 7th day we might have oatmeal, pancakes and smoothies, or something completely different like granola and yogurt. This has really helped me not totally lose it on busy mornings and it keeps everyone full longer. Sourdough is our bread source for ALL breads. We absolutely love it and it’s gut healthy for sure! Over 600 people have purchased my sourdough cookbook and are loving it! Comment BREAD and I’ll send you the link! The recipes are so good! #healthylifestyle #morningroutine #instagood #momlife #homemakerlife #healthyfood #cleaneating #sourdough
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Rise and shine! 🌞 My go-to morning fuel is chia yogurt pudding, bursting with nutrients to get me going 🚀 Comment CHIA for the printable recipe, and the recipe is listed below. Chia Yogurt Pudding: (Single serving) 1/4 cup chia seeds 3/4 cup milk, any kind 2 Tbsp yogurt, any kind 1-2 tsp honey Whisk together for about 1 minute, then refrigerate. Leave it in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. It will be rich, creamy and so delicious! I will also eat 2 eggs or scrambled tofu. I love both, and I will pick one to add protein to my breakfast. Comment CHIA for the printable recipe and save it for later! #MorningMotivation #NutritiousDelights #HealthyLiving
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You might think it's too daunting, but trust me, anyone can cut hair with a little practice! I binge-watched YouTube tutorials and went for it! Would you ever cut your own hair? I have been cutting my own hair for 10 years now. Here’s how I my own hair: • I always part my hair down the middle • Start from the back and work my way forward • Pull a little section from the back to the opposite side • Cut the same length on the opposite side • Pull my hair up like a unicorn for layers • Feather out my unicorn cut Ready to get your finances in check when it comes to your grocery budget? Comment HOME and I’ll send you the link to my website filled with numerous articles to help you slash your budget. #hairtutorial #hairtransformation #diyhaircut
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Comment REBOUND for my favorite on Amazon! I’ve had my budget-friendly rebounder for 1.5 years, and it’s been a game-changer! It works great, gets the job done, and is so easy to fit into my routine. I rebound for 8 minutes now every morning. The time flies when I’m listening to upbeat music—it’s THAT easy! If you’re just getting started, start small like I did—just 1 minute of gentle bouncing (heels staying on the mat!). After a few days, I worked up to full jumps. Go at your own pace! Why do I swear by rebounding? Because it’s incredible for your body. I started last fall when I was dealing with swollen lymph nodes—at the time, I didn’t know I had Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Now that I’m cancer-free, I’m keeping this habit to stay healthy and keep every cell in my body thriving. Rebounding = Oxygen + Lymphatic Drainage = Cancer-Fighting Power! Want to start rebounding? Comment “REBOUND” and I’ll send you the link to my budget-friendly rebounder! 🔗 Resource: https://leapsandrebounds.com/blogs/news/how-rebounders-effect-your-lymphatic-system #CancerSurvivor #LymphaticHealth #Rebounding #HealthTips #EasyWorkout #NonToxicLiving #LymphaticDrainage #HealthyHabits
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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. VOTE: Would you be willing to commit to eating these 3 foods every day? 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. I will be going in for my annual bloodwork soon and I’m excited to see if it has benefited me, though I just had my 9 month post chemo checkup and I continue to be cancer free! 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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Uncover the secret to the ultimate spring muffin! 🌞👀 These magical blueberry muffins change colors in an instant as sweet potato and baking soda trigger an amazing chemical reaction! 😮👨‍🍳 Comment HOME for even more incredible recipes on my website! Plus, sign-up for my monthly newsletter with exclusive Spring recipes coming April 7th! Magical Blueberry Muffins: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or 1:1 gf flour 2 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup cooked purple sweet potato 1 cup pure maple syrup or agave nectar 1/2 cup yogurt, any kind 1 cup milk, and kind 2 eggs or flax eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups blueberries 🫐 Instructions: (The morning of, or night before, bake your sweet potato in a 400° oven for 45 minutes. Cool in the fridge overnight.) 1. Preheat your oven to 375°, and line a muffin pan with muffin liner cups. 2. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. 3. Blend the wet ingredients together in a blender for 1 minute. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the large mixing bowl, and whisk the batter together. 5. Pour in the blueberries and stir to combine. 6. Fill each muffin cup 3/4 of the way. 7. Bake for 22-25 minutes. Watch the chemical reaction as the baking soda and purple sweet potato collide. It’s really quite fun to watch! 🤩 Enjoy! #SpringBakingTips #MuffinLove #BakingScience
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Drinking fresh juice is the quickest way to get a concentrated dose of nutrients. Comment JUICE for the best juicer on the market! It was voted the best juicer of 2024 and I believe it will be voted number one again and again. The most important powerhouse ingredients are: Carrots Beets Apples I also like to juice pineapple, ginger, and purple cabbage! 6 carrots, 2 beets, 2 apples (all organic). You can add 1/2 pineapple and 1-2 inches ginger. These 3 ingredients are still a huge part of my daily diet after cancer. There is rarely a day when I go without eating these 3 ingredients either through juice or eating them chopped. This is all based on personal experience. We have seen profound results from eating these 3 foods every day. I know there are multiple testimonials from people who believe that carrot juice helped them heal their cancer, and I definitely drank my fair share of carrot juice on the daily when going through my diagnosis. The carrot juice did not heal my cancer, though I do believe that it played a big role in the healing process as a whole through treatment and diet. My mom has seen amazing results from eating these 3 foods every day as it helped lower her cholesterol and something else. I’ll be sharing that soon. Juice to flood your body with all the nutrients it needs to heal. Comment JUICE for the best juicer on the market! It was voted the best juicer of 2024 and I believe it will be voted number one again and again. I also have a discount code, so make sure to comment JUICE. #healthylifestyle #cancersurvivor #juiceforhealth
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Comment MASKS to get instant access to my new blog post, packed with 6 nourishing DIY face mask recipes to transform your skin! RECIPE: 1 TB raw cacao powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon (I use Ceylon) 1 TB raw honey Mix together and apply to a clean face. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then wash away with warm water. Use a gentle cleanser if you want to. Apply skincare. I apply face masks twice a week to really help hydrate and exfoliate my skin. This is a tasty face mask that all can enjoy! Be sure to check my other reels for more face mask recipes ❤️ Want to use a budget-friendly non-toxic skincare? Comment SKIN and I’ll send you all the info. with my discount code. Love your skin, not the one that’s covered up! #nontoxicbeauty #diyideas #homemadeskincare #healthylifestyle #homemakerlife #skincaretips #skinhealth #NaturalSkincare #FaceMaskLove #DIYRecipes
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With over 600 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 chalked full of valuable sourdough content that can help you, whether you’re a sourdough rookie or master pro, this is for you.

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!

What’s New

Grab a copy of my free ebook!

6 Ways To Cut $40 OFF Your Grocery Bill Now!

Your grocery budget is the most flexible of all your spending categories, so why not lower your grocery expenses and follow these six steps to meet your financial goals?

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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