Summer is here, and what better way to keep your kids entertained, cool, and active than with some backyard water fun? But before we dive into our DIY ideas, let’s start with a few basic tips to ensure that your little ones stay safe and comfortable during their outdoor adventures: Now that we’ve covered the …
When I grow pickles in the garden, I always have to make a cucumber salad with my first batch. I love adding cucumbers to my salads, water, and sandwiches. My favorite is always this frugal cucumber salad recipe though. I always eat this cucumber salad when my cukes are coming in like crazy. It’s one …
Tomato Stakes are one of those things I hate to pay for because they aren’t cheap at your local garden store. Yet when you want to plant enough tomato plants to can sauce, salsa, and more, you find yourself scrambling to keep the tomatoes supported. And let’s not forget the big debate- is a tomato …
Frugal living is all about making conscious decisions to spend less, save more, and manage your finances effectively. Living a frugal life doesn’t mean you are going to cheap out; it means you are going to be smart with your financial decisions and learn how to balance finances and time. I’ve had plenty of comments …
Raising Ducks or chickens? Which is better for you? I recently had a friend bring home ducklings. It was their first experience with any livestock as a pet. I wish I could have told them a few things that I’m going to tell you if you are wondering if you should start with ducks or …
Do you ever feel like eating well is too expensive? I do, especially when your kids eat an entire container of berries in one day that cost $5. Can you imagine if we fed our kids berries each day like that at $5? That would be $35 for just one food, and they’d be running …
Summer’s here, and what better way to kick off your vacay than a budget-friendly road trip? It’s adventurous, easy on the pocket, and perfect for solo trips, family time, or chillin’ with your gang! It doesn’t matter what I’m doing, I want to save money, and when it comes to how to take a road …
Are you a fan of Panera’s drinks? Of course, you are! Who isn’t?! 🙌 But have you heard about their new Unlimited Sip Club Subscription? This subscription gives you FREE unlimited drinks – from hot and iced coffee to tea, fountain sodas, and even their Charged Lemonades. Yup, that’s right – free and unlimited! Talk …
We all know how amazing it would be to jet off on a summer vacation, right? But let’s face it; sometimes our budgets don’t cooperate. Airplane tickets are way up, and when you have a large family, the amount you spend to get to your destination is a budget killer. But fear not! I’ve got …
That’s it, I told my husband, I’m not doing a garden this year.” You said that last year, He says. I know, but this year, I mean it. Well, maybe I’ll do the easy stuff. He replies that he will be sticking to his pumpkins again because, you know what, they are the easiest things …