Frugal Daily Luxuries

Who says frugality can't be luxurious?  Although a few of the ideas will require a small investment at first, overall, they are eco friendly, money saving, and just plain indulgent...spoil yourself, you deserve it!

 

  One: Cloth Napkins


{Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture Crown Linen Napkin $15...machine washable!}

Two: French Press Coffee & Homemade Yogurt

{Pressing your own coffee daily and making a batch of homemade yogurt is endlessly frugal and decadent...Try a Bodum French Press & a Donvier Yogurt Maker}

Three:  Homemade Soap

{A few simple ingredients in various scents to suit your mood. Try this soap 'recipe'}

Four: Homemade Candles

{Unbelieveably gorgeous. How-to details here}

Five: Homemade Bread

{A carb counter I am not and will never be...SIMPLE recipe here}



These are just a handful of ideas to get you started.  I hope you'll try some of them and if you do, let me know how it goes! xo, Alicia

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Grilled peaches with yogurt and granola

When the temperature soars for days on end as it has been here in New York, I crave light and fresh desserts.  I bought my first peaches of the season and while I plan to make peach bellini's with some of them (that post will be in the very near future), I thought I would grill the peaches and top them with a dollop of organic vanilla yogurt and a sprinkle of almond raisin granola.  Healthy, super tasty, and best of all, simple!  Hope you'll try it soon:

{ one  lovely peach...just enough for  hubby & I}

{ready to get to work with my favorite paring knife}

{just slice and take out the pit}

{brush on a little oil (I prefer grapeseed oil)  for easy removal from the grill or grill pan} 

{warm & juicy just off the grill!}

{ Ready to serve in my grandmother's dessert dishes}

Do you have any hot weather recipes to share?  Please send them my way!  Alicia