Casual Homesteader

Our Friday Pizza Night: Two Homemade Pizzas for About $8 Pizza night has become one of our favorite family traditions. Every Friday, instead of ordering takeout, we make our own pizza from scratch. I mix up homemade dough, simmer a simple pizza sauce, pick fresh basil from the garden, and top each pizza with fresh mozzarella, Italian sausage, and pepperoni. The best part? We can make two homemade 11–12 inch pizzas for about $8 , which is a fraction of what we'd spend ordering takeout. Why We Started Making Pizza at Home Like many families, we noticed that ordering pizza has become expensive. Depending on where you order from, two medium pizzas can easily cost $30–$45 before delivery and tip . I've been making more of a conscious effort to be frugal with my money, so instead of completely cutting out pizza nights, we switched to making our own from scratch. Not only has it saved us money, but it's also become something we genuinely look forward to every week.

Homemade Window Cleaner Recipe: Streak-Free Shine for Pennies If you're tired of spending money on commercial glass cleaners, this simple homemade window cleaner is a budget-friendly alternative that leaves windows sparkling clean. With just a few common household ingredients, you can cut through fingerprints, dust, and grime without harsh chemicals or expensive products. Why Make Your Own Window Cleaner? Store-bought glass cleaners can be expensive, and many contain fragrances and additives that aren't necessary for getting clean windows. This homemade version is: Inexpensive Easy to make Effective on windows and mirrors Made with ingredients you may already have at home Homemade Window Cleaner Recipe Ingredients 1 cup water 1 cup white vinegar ¼ cup rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) 2 drops Dawn dish soap Instructions Pour the water and white vinegar into a clean spray bottle. Add the rubbing alcohol. Add 2 drops of Dawn dish soap. Gently shake to combine. That's it! Yo...