Welcome to Little House Living! I’m Merissa, and this site is home to all things frugal, simple, and from-scratch, based on real-life experiences. This is a place for inspiration and encouragement for ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Bagels can make a great quick lunch when used as a sandwich bread or a wonderful simple breakfast when topped with a cream cheese ...

Simple Living is all about having the best life you can no matter where you live or your situation. In our married life so far we’ve made the most of living in a rental, in an apartment, in a camper, ...

Each year, our family must make more of this delicious Dill Relish Recipe! We use it on burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and anything else that calls for dill relish! I love how easy it is to make ...

All of my appetizers and snack recipes use simple ingredients, no overly-processed foods here! You are sure to find something your family will enjoy. The breakfast recipe section on my blog is one of ...

Yes, it’s that time of year. It’s cold at night and I’m really in the fall cleaning mood. (Does anyone else feel that way just from feeling the fall wind blowing? Maybe I’m crazy and it’s just me….) ...

I had a hard time finding a taco sauce recipe because of my allergies to spices, so I ended up looking through several recipes and finally came up with my own. Whatever you use it for, it sure is ...

Thanks to Andrea for this guest post! This relish is versatile and the perfect addition to a vast array of dishes. Pour it on top of cream cheese and serve alongside crackers. Mix it into scrambled ...

I picked up some blueberries last week while they were on sale. It’s not something I normally buy because they are expensive but I thought it would be a good treat. I decided this weekend I wanted to ...

It’s the big debate in our house because while I work my life away (ok, maybe not literally) making three healthy whole-food meals every day, my daughter would just prefer to snack all day. String ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Need some Worcestershire Sauce to add to a recipe but want to skip going to the store or purchasing a product with ingredients you’d ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Start your day the smart way with these Cheap Breakfast Ideas that are as delicious as they are easy on your wallet. Let’s get eating ...