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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.

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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.

  • Comment REBOUND and I’ll send you the Amazon link to my favorite rebounder! 🤍

Not all rebounders are created equal! I’ve tried several mini trampolines, and some are so stiff they actually hurt to jump on. This rebounder has a wide jumping surface and a soft, gentle bounce that I absolutely LOVE!

I rebound for 5 minutes every morning, sometimes another 5 minutes in the evenings! I turn on a devotional or some music, and the time flies by.

New to rebounding? Start with ONE minute! That’s exactly what I did. I kept my heels on the mat and gently bounced until my body adjusted. Slowly increase your time as you get stronger.

But here’s why rebounding is so personal to me.

I started rebounding when I was experiencing swollen lymph nodes, not knowing at the time that I had Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Today, as a cancer survivor, supporting my lymphatic system and staying active are priorities!

Your lymphatic system plays an important role in immune health, fluid balance, and transporting immune cells. Unlike your heart, which pumps blood, your lymphatic system relies on muscle movement and breathing to help circulate lymphatic fluid.

That’s why I love rebounding! This gentle, low-impact exercise gets your muscles moving, supports healthy circulation, and helps you build cardiovascular fitness without a strenuous workout.

💬 Comment REBOUND for the link to my favorite mini trampoline on Amazon!

* FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES, ONLY NOT MEDICAL ADVICE.

#rebounding #reboundingbenefits #lymphaticdrainage #lymphaticsystem #rebounderworkout
  • After cancer, I became much more intentional about where my food comes from. 

I look beyond words like cage-free and organic and pay closer attention to how hens are actually raised, what they’re fed, and the overall quality of the farm. Not every expensive carton is automatically a better choice.

The nutrition of an egg is so important! Hens that spend their days outdoors pecking at grass, bugs, and plants, not just eating grain, produce eggs with more omega-3s, more vitamin D and E, and richer antioxidants.

Even the most popular “pasture raised” eggs in the stores are given marigold and turmeric to give them an orange yolk, fooling us into believing the yolk is rich in nutrients. But, then they were recently discovered to be feeding their chickens soy and corn. Store bought eggs cannot genuinely be trusted like we have thought for years.

That is why I now do everything I can to buy eggs from the locals. Backyard chickens are EVERYWHERE + they are not expensive. I have a cute farm stand down the street that I buy from when I need eggs, but the farmers market is my go-to for eggs. 

I don’t pick any mainstream egg brands. No Vital Farms, no Happy Eggs. I look for local farms because I treat eggs like they’re a multivitamin in our home, and we only want the very best!

Do you have access to farm fresh eggs?

Comment FLUFFY for my favorite way to make scrambled eggs for my family.

#pastureraisedeggs #homemakeronabudget
  • I’m 41 now and I’ve been eating a carrot everyday since my cancer diagnosis at age 38! This is a super easy daily habit everyone can do!

1 raw carrot 🥕 unpeeled = loads of vitamin C

…but I also love lightly steamed carrots for dinner because steaming increases the absorption of beta-carotene.

They’re loaded with beta-carotene, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that support cellular repair, lower inflammation, and help the body detox gently.

Carrots contain unique fibers that can help bind to excess estrogen in the digestive tract so it can be removed from the body instead of reabsorbed.

Comment KITCHEN for a link to my favorite cheese grater! We use it everyday for shredding carrots for salads.

Comment ABC for my carrot juice recipe or SALAD for my anti-cancer chopped salad recipe. 🥕✨

*FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

#healthylifestyle #cancersurvivors #hormonebalance
  • For years women have been misinformed about soy. Soy is known by many functional health experts and doctors as being one of the top foods for preventing hormonal cancers. 🤯 Yet, you have been told by doctors, with little to no nutrition education, to avoid it.

Breast tissue has 2 main types of estrogen receptors: alpha and beta. Soy contains natural compounds called isoflavones that bind to beta receptors. Activation of these receptors can help limit the growth and multiplication of breast cells, including cancerous breast cells.

For those on thyroid medication, I understand that soy can interfere with the absorption of the meds, but that doesn’t make soy bad. Instead consider flaxseeds. I grind 1 Tbsp in a coffee grinder and add to yogurt.

A healthy serving is 1 cup of soy milk per day. I enjoy mine in my hot cocoa.

RECIPE:
1 cup organic soy milk
1 Tbsp raw cacao powder
Whisk on the stove to heat.
Pull off heat and add 2-3 tsp raw honey, stir.

Video clip from @zoe and @drwilliamli 

*This reel is for informational purposes only, not medical advice.

Hit that FOLLOW button ❤️ I post anti-cancer recipes and share tips to live a beautiful healthy life as a cancer survivor from commercial pesticides.

#cancersurvivor #sogoodforyou #homemakeronabudget
  • Comment BONE and I’ll send you the easiest recipe!

Chicken feet are my secret to a rich bone broth that gels beautifully! 

They’re packed with skin, cartilage, tendons, and connective tissue, with collagen making up about 70% of their total protein. 

I buy a frozen package of pasture raised chicken feet at the farmers market on the weekends for just $5. Such an affordable way to make my homemade broth even richer!

#chickenfeet #collagendrink #homemakeronabudget
  • October Prime Day is the best time to stock up! 

On October 6th & 7th the entire MaryRuth’s catalog is 30% off on Amazon, select products are 45–50% off, and my code AIMEEGUESS takes an extra 20% off the sale price. 

If you miss the sale, my code still works all month for 20% off on the website or on Amazon!

Link in bio or comment ME and I’ll send you the link!

@maryruthorganics 
#ad #maryruthspartner
  • Comment COBBLER and I’ll send you this Mediterranean Diet approved Apple Cookie Cobbler recipe! It’s the easiest apple pie alternative for Thanksgiving and it’s what I will be making this year.

You can definitely top this apple dessert with ice cream, but today I chose a dollop of yogurt.

On my account I make anti-cancer recipes (aka: make my favorite desserts healthier) and I love sharing them with YOU! ❤️ Make sure you FOLLOW 🫶🏻 for more healthy recipes.

#cancersurvivor #mediterraneandiet #applepie
  • “What if David saw the giant… and decided not to fight…” This song 😭 gets me every time! My cancer was absolutely out of my control. 

The commercial pesticides in California are basically controlled by just a few companies, and we are seeing multiple pockets of cancer pop up everywhere related to these pesticides. 

I was devastated to leave all our friends, the most special community I hold near to my heart, but my gastroenterologist in LA strongly recommended that we move away. I was stunned to hear it verbalized, but deep down I knew…

It took weeks to comprehend what was being asked of us. My family was so happy, my husband loved his job, but my health was always at the forefront of our minds. 

We prayed, God directed, we packed everything up, and we set off to Virginia.

Now we are rebuilding our lives, and I’m so thankful for my husband for taking care of me. BTW, my mom now lives here too, and we are so glad she’s with us!

Comment DAILY for a list of foods I strive to eat everyday since beating cancer! Also, if you’re going through cancer, I have several resources for you on my website, including a FREE chemo guide! Tap the link in my bio ❤️
  • Comment AIR for the link!

I saw Bobby Parrish’s video about the COSORI Iconic and immediately wanted to try it for myself. The PFAS-free ceramic coating is what caught my attention, since the cooking surfaces I use for my family matter to me as a cancer survivor.

Mine arrived yesterday, and these homemade apple pies were its very first test! I unboxed it, made the pies with my son, and they came out warm and golden. His verdict: “These are SO GOOD!” 

If you’ve been curious about the COSORI Iconic air fryer too, check it out through my link and use Bobby Parrish’s code BOBBY10 to see how much you can save!

RECIPE:
1 (14.1oz) package of pre-made pie dough, or homemade pie dough, to make 2 pie crusts
3 apples, peeled, cored, and diced finely
1 Tbsp butter or coconut oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Dash of salt
2 Tbsp water mixed with 1 Tbsp cornstarch

*Take pie crust out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature.
*In a small skillet, add butter, diced apples, cinnamon, and salt. Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
*Once apples are softened, add water/cornstarch slurry. Continue cooking until the apple mixture is thickened (1-2 minutes).
*Let the apple mixture cool.
*When ready to make pies, preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.
*Take your pie dough and make 6 equal-sized portions. 
*Roll out each piece of dough into a rectangular shape, and use a knife to cut off the edges for a clean finish. 
*Add 2-3 Tbsp of apple filling to one side of the dough, then fold over. If the dough struggles to stay closed, add a little water to the inside border.
*Use a fork to create a perforated edge along the hand pie, cut slits in the top, and brush with an egg wash (optional) for a golden crust.
*Cook 2 pies in the air fryer at a time for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
*Repeat until all pies are cooked.

Comment AIR for the link or check out the link in my bio.

#airfryer #cosoriairfryer #cosoripartner @cosoricooks @bobbyparrish
Comment REBOUND and I’ll send you the Amazon link to my favorite rebounder! 🤍 Not all rebounders are created equal! I’ve tried several mini trampolines, and some are so stiff they actually hurt to jump on. This rebounder has a wide jumping surface and a soft, gentle bounce that I absolutely LOVE! I rebound for 5 minutes every morning, sometimes another 5 minutes in the evenings! I turn on a devotional or some music, and the time flies by. New to rebounding? Start with ONE minute! That’s exactly what I did. I kept my heels on the mat and gently bounced until my body adjusted. Slowly increase your time as you get stronger. But here’s why rebounding is so personal to me. I started rebounding when I was experiencing swollen lymph nodes, not knowing at the time that I had Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Today, as a cancer survivor, supporting my lymphatic system and staying active are priorities! Your lymphatic system plays an important role in immune health, fluid balance, and transporting immune cells. Unlike your heart, which pumps blood, your lymphatic system relies on muscle movement and breathing to help circulate lymphatic fluid. That’s why I love rebounding! This gentle, low-impact exercise gets your muscles moving, supports healthy circulation, and helps you build cardiovascular fitness without a strenuous workout. 💬 Comment REBOUND for the link to my favorite mini trampoline on Amazon! * FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES, ONLY NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. #rebounding #reboundingbenefits #lymphaticdrainage #lymphaticsystem #rebounderworkout
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After cancer, I became much more intentional about where my food comes from. I look beyond words like cage-free and organic and pay closer attention to how hens are actually raised, what they’re fed, and the overall quality of the farm. Not every expensive carton is automatically a better choice. The nutrition of an egg is so important! Hens that spend their days outdoors pecking at grass, bugs, and plants, not just eating grain, produce eggs with more omega-3s, more vitamin D and E, and richer antioxidants. Even the most popular “pasture raised” eggs in the stores are given marigold and turmeric to give them an orange yolk, fooling us into believing the yolk is rich in nutrients. But, then they were recently discovered to be feeding their chickens soy and corn. Store bought eggs cannot genuinely be trusted like we have thought for years. That is why I now do everything I can to buy eggs from the locals. Backyard chickens are EVERYWHERE + they are not expensive. I have a cute farm stand down the street that I buy from when I need eggs, but the farmers market is my go-to for eggs. I don’t pick any mainstream egg brands. No Vital Farms, no Happy Eggs. I look for local farms because I treat eggs like they’re a multivitamin in our home, and we only want the very best! Do you have access to farm fresh eggs? Comment FLUFFY for my favorite way to make scrambled eggs for my family. #pastureraisedeggs #homemakeronabudget
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I’m 41 now and I’ve been eating a carrot everyday since my cancer diagnosis at age 38! This is a super easy daily habit everyone can do! 1 raw carrot 🥕 unpeeled = loads of vitamin C …but I also love lightly steamed carrots for dinner because steaming increases the absorption of beta-carotene. They’re loaded with beta-carotene, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that support cellular repair, lower inflammation, and help the body detox gently. Carrots contain unique fibers that can help bind to excess estrogen in the digestive tract so it can be removed from the body instead of reabsorbed. Comment KITCHEN for a link to my favorite cheese grater! We use it everyday for shredding carrots for salads. Comment ABC for my carrot juice recipe or SALAD for my anti-cancer chopped salad recipe. 🥕✨ *FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE #healthylifestyle #cancersurvivors #hormonebalance
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For years women have been misinformed about soy. Soy is known by many functional health experts and doctors as being one of the top foods for preventing hormonal cancers. 🤯 Yet, you have been told by doctors, with little to no nutrition education, to avoid it. Breast tissue has 2 main types of estrogen receptors: alpha and beta. Soy contains natural compounds called isoflavones that bind to beta receptors. Activation of these receptors can help limit the growth and multiplication of breast cells, including cancerous breast cells. For those on thyroid medication, I understand that soy can interfere with the absorption of the meds, but that doesn’t make soy bad. Instead consider flaxseeds. I grind 1 Tbsp in a coffee grinder and add to yogurt. A healthy serving is 1 cup of soy milk per day. I enjoy mine in my hot cocoa. RECIPE: 1 cup organic soy milk 1 Tbsp raw cacao powder Whisk on the stove to heat. Pull off heat and add 2-3 tsp raw honey, stir. Video clip from @zoe and @drwilliamli *This reel is for informational purposes only, not medical advice. Hit that FOLLOW button ❤️ I post anti-cancer recipes and share tips to live a beautiful healthy life as a cancer survivor from commercial pesticides. #cancersurvivor #sogoodforyou #homemakeronabudget
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Comment BONE and I’ll send you the easiest recipe! Chicken feet are my secret to a rich bone broth that gels beautifully! They’re packed with skin, cartilage, tendons, and connective tissue, with collagen making up about 70% of their total protein. I buy a frozen package of pasture raised chicken feet at the farmers market on the weekends for just $5. Such an affordable way to make my homemade broth even richer! #chickenfeet #collagendrink #homemakeronabudget
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October Prime Day is the best time to stock up! On October 6th & 7th the entire MaryRuth’s catalog is 30% off on Amazon, select products are 45–50% off, and my code AIMEEGUESS takes an extra 20% off the sale price. If you miss the sale, my code still works all month for 20% off on the website or on Amazon! Link in bio or comment ME and I’ll send you the link! @maryruthorganics #ad #maryruthspartner
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Comment COBBLER and I’ll send you this Mediterranean Diet approved Apple Cookie Cobbler recipe! It’s the easiest apple pie alternative for Thanksgiving and it’s what I will be making this year. You can definitely top this apple dessert with ice cream, but today I chose a dollop of yogurt. On my account I make anti-cancer recipes (aka: make my favorite desserts healthier) and I love sharing them with YOU! ❤️ Make sure you FOLLOW 🫶🏻 for more healthy recipes. #cancersurvivor #mediterraneandiet #applepie
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“What if David saw the giant… and decided not to fight…” This song 😭 gets me every time! My cancer was absolutely out of my control. The commercial pesticides in California are basically controlled by just a few companies, and we are seeing multiple pockets of cancer pop up everywhere related to these pesticides. I was devastated to leave all our friends, the most special community I hold near to my heart, but my gastroenterologist in LA strongly recommended that we move away. I was stunned to hear it verbalized, but deep down I knew… It took weeks to comprehend what was being asked of us. My family was so happy, my husband loved his job, but my health was always at the forefront of our minds. We prayed, God directed, we packed everything up, and we set off to Virginia. Now we are rebuilding our lives, and I’m so thankful for my husband for taking care of me. BTW, my mom now lives here too, and we are so glad she’s with us! Comment DAILY for a list of foods I strive to eat everyday since beating cancer! Also, if you’re going through cancer, I have several resources for you on my website, including a FREE chemo guide! Tap the link in my bio ❤️
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Comment AIR for the link! I saw Bobby Parrish’s video about the COSORI Iconic and immediately wanted to try it for myself. The PFAS-free ceramic coating is what caught my attention, since the cooking surfaces I use for my family matter to me as a cancer survivor. Mine arrived yesterday, and these homemade apple pies were its very first test! I unboxed it, made the pies with my son, and they came out warm and golden. His verdict: “These are SO GOOD!” If you’ve been curious about the COSORI Iconic air fryer too, check it out through my link and use Bobby Parrish’s code BOBBY10 to see how much you can save! RECIPE: 1 (14.1oz) package of pre-made pie dough, or homemade pie dough, to make 2 pie crusts 3 apples, peeled, cored, and diced finely 1 Tbsp butter or coconut oil 1/2 tsp cinnamon Dash of salt 2 Tbsp water mixed with 1 Tbsp cornstarch *Take pie crust out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. *In a small skillet, add butter, diced apples, cinnamon, and salt. Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. *Once apples are softened, add water/cornstarch slurry. Continue cooking until the apple mixture is thickened (1-2 minutes). *Let the apple mixture cool. *When ready to make pies, preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350 degrees. *Take your pie dough and make 6 equal-sized portions. *Roll out each piece of dough into a rectangular shape, and use a knife to cut off the edges for a clean finish. *Add 2-3 Tbsp of apple filling to one side of the dough, then fold over. If the dough struggles to stay closed, add a little water to the inside border. *Use a fork to create a perforated edge along the hand pie, cut slits in the top, and brush with an egg wash (optional) for a golden crust. *Cook 2 pies in the air fryer at a time for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. *Repeat until all pies are cooked. Comment AIR for the link or check out the link in my bio. #airfryer #cosoriairfryer #cosoripartner @cosoricooks @bobbyparrish
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