Before starting any circuit training workout, make sure to read up on how to prevent workout injuries. That way you won't have to go through the year of surgery and casts that I have! It's not any fun. After a really rough year last year, one positive thing I noticed is how much I took for granted being able to be active. When you are overweight, you always assume you aren't "active enough" ... Read More about Awesome at Home 30 Minute Circuit Training Workout
How to make your own chalkboard
Recently my kids and I wanted to learn how to make your own chalkboard. It seemed like a neat way to easily change the decor in our home, plus a great project to do with the kids. There have been chalkboard projects all over Pinterest, and I was dying to try my hand at it. Upcycling and repurposing items has been so much fun, so I figured I would head over to my local Re-store (part of ... Read More about How to make your own chalkboard
How to Make your Own Croutons!
How to make your own croutons? Isn't that like a ton of work. Whatever?! You guys should know me by now. 99.9% of my recipes are super simple. So easy, in fact, you will wonder why you have been buying them all of these years. Making your own croutons is a perfect way to use amazing bread that you forgot to eat before it went stale. (Don't you HATE when that happens?) Mr. Crunchy and I ... Read More about How to Make your Own Croutons!
Swiss and Pancetta Omelette: Tasty and Perfect for Quick Breakfast!
Having a swiss and pancetta omelette for breakfast is a great way to make sure you won't be hungry anytime soon. If you are anything like me, cereal doesn't cut it. If I have a bowl of cereal I am hungry less than an hour later, but if I eat a breakfast that is chock full of protein I can make it until lunch! When I was a kid, one of my favorite things that my mom used to make was ham and cheese ... Read More about Swiss and Pancetta Omelette: Tasty and Perfect for Quick Breakfast!
Repurpose things around the house and start container gardening
Container gardening can be a great way to have the garden you always wanted even if you don't have the perfect yard for it. Thousands of people of across the country have taken to container gardening as spectacular way to fit as much produce as they can in tiny, tiny spaces. (Trust me I have container garden envy) Finding creative ways to grow your fruits and veggies is half the fun of ... Read More about Repurpose things around the house and start container gardening
Hi, Mom! I Think I am Gay!
It was a great day out today, so I figured my eldest daughter and I would take a walk. Clouds and rain have been around for the last few days, and I have been itching to "strut the boot" as my kids call it. Walking is much more comfortable in my walking boot still, and I walk farther. Off on our merry way we went. Mom, I Have Something To Tell You Arm in arm we went off on our journey. When we ... Read More about Hi, Mom! I Think I am Gay!
Home Decor Tips to Style to Your Home When You Are Renting
FTC DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT Crunchy Frugalista aims to provide unbiased editorials. However, I wish to disclose that from time to time I may receive free products or other compensation from companies for blogger reviews. The things that makes a house a home is how you decorate it. These home decor tips are going to show you how I keep my home stylish yet practical while renting (plus raising my ... Read More about Home Decor Tips to Style to Your Home When You Are Renting
Parmesan Rosemary Mashed Potatoes: Our Family Favorite
Mashed potatoes are one of my family's favorite comfort foods. It's a really inexpensive way to make a great side dish, and we can easily make two separate batches to accomodate the food allergies that we have in the house! These parmesan rosemary mashed potatoes are super easy to make, and they are chock full of flavor. To make this recipe allergy friendly, replace the parmesan ... Read More about Parmesan Rosemary Mashed Potatoes: Our Family Favorite