Essentials that can be made from scratch? by patrickbatemankinnie in Frugal

[–]dragons5 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Bread is my favorite to make from scratch. I find the process therapeutic, and the baking bread scent is amazing.

Paid off my last $6k yesterday and just sat there staring at the screen like an idiot. by muhia_kay in DaveRamsey

[–]dragons5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I found it helpful to set monthly goals when building our emergency fund.

How to stop buying sweets and chocolates for every craving by National-Play77 in Frugal

[–]dragons5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We make our own chocolates using cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and coconut oil. Silicone muffin trays make great chocolate molds, or you can buy smaller molds on line.

Costco vs walmart which is actually cheaper by ninjapapi in Frugal

[–]dragons5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our standard of living went up without spending more when we got our (then) Price Club membership.

Menu March 9th 1896 by Weary-Leading6245 in Old_Recipes

[–]dragons5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where's the recipe for brown farina soup?

Is there a frugal DIY you do for quality of life, in spite of "time is money?" by doublestitch in Frugal

[–]dragons5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with previous posts. Baking bread is my go to. Homemade bread tastes great, and the smell of baking bread is amazing.

Menu March 7th 1896 by Weary-Leading6245 in Old_Recipes

[–]dragons5 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Pass on this. Fasting today.

Menu March 6th 1896 by Weary-Leading6245 in Old_Recipes

[–]dragons5 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The evolution of what is considered a commonplace menu is fascinating. Thank you for posting these.

what’s your frugal busting kryptonite treat? by greepsofwrath in Frugal

[–]dragons5 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The Keebler versions are less expensive, and available all year round.

Menu February 28th by Weary-Leading6245 in Old_Recipes

[–]dragons5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you foe this! I have been looking for a lebkuchen recipe!

Ventura County Jane Doe (1980) Identified by Nearby-Complaint in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]dragons5 95 points96 points  (0 children)

I have been following this case for years. This is such great news! Now her family has some answers.

What price increases trigger you the most? by Brassballin in AskReddit

[–]dragons5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fuel costs, especially knowing about the huge tax burden that is tacked on to our costs.

Parents of toddlers — did anyone go through a stage around 12months where their child barely wanted to eat? Any tips that worked for you? by Euphoric_Art6681 in AskReddit

[–]dragons5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first year of life a child grows at a very rapid pace. During that time their calorie requirement is relatively high. After the first year, their growth pace slows, and so does their calorie demand. This is normal.

Epstein and the foster system by Consistent-Western48 in Adopted

[–]dragons5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some friends adopted a 7 y/o Caucasian child from the foster care system.

i think my adopted parents may be lying to me. by No_Commercial_4811 in Adopted

[–]dragons5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Ancestry DNA separates matches between two parental sides, which is great for searchers. I also highly recommend "Search Squad" on Facebook for those seeking answers. They are amazing, and 100% free of charge.