Whether you have been meal planning for years or started last week, it can be exhausting. One of the first ways many of us will quit is when we have a busy week coming up. When the kids have soccer, baseball, etc., and you have extra work to catch up on, cooking at home goes …
Hey Friends! Each week over on my TikTok page I’ve been sharing my weekly grocery haul and meal menu. This week I want to share here with anyone who is local to grab some nice stock up prices for snacks at Tops Markets. My total at Tops before coupons./savings was $77.22 after $41.82. I also …
With gas prices continuing to rise in 2021, we are all looking for ways to save when we fill up. Of course, if you are a BJ’s member we have a nice gas promotion, but what about the times you don’t have any gas discounts on your membership card? Right now there is a limited-time …
Wondering how we keep a low grocery budget? Thanks to pantry cooking we can use what we have and fill in each week. This week I went to our local grocery store Tops and BJ’s Wholesale club. I find amazing deals at both of these stores. If you need a BJ’s membership for only $25 …
We all know about hangry, but what’s the word when you are hungry and short on cash?I’m going to share cheap meal ideas and recipes that taste good. The ingredients are all similar, and they won’t cost a fortune. Utilize the sales at your local grocery store to make these even cheaper. I know the …
You can’t stock your pantry without having a plan. If you want to save money on food costs, your pantry must have certain items. Not only will having a stocked pantry allow you to make your own meals once you get good at stocking up on items, but you can also live off your pantry …
Fall is right up there with Christmas when it comes to decorating for me. If you need ideas for decorating for fall on a budget, I’ve got ten excellent ones. I love festive decorating for Fall and have decorations in all rooms. Every time the weather starts to cool off at night, I make sure …
Covid-19 hit the world and news stations carried a nearly 24/7 play by play of how the virus played out. Images showing crowded hospitals appeared daily. Stories about families struggling through the health and the financial fallout from the pandemic were also daily happenings. Most people knew someone who was sick with the virus, even …
Well, I gave a Goody box from Thredup a try again. It’s been awhile since I’ve done one. The first time I tried it I choose business casual. I went for business casual again, but when I thought I hit NO patterns well, I got patterns alright. The exciting part about these goody boxes, you …
How often have you looked into your fridge and felt like you had nothing to eat? Or do you get home from grocery shopping and still feel like you have nothing to eat? We ended a trip camping with friends ( yes, in our backyard!), and looking in the fridge, it appears empty to most, …
This week I scored some much needed deals at Target. Much needed in the fact, I needed a night to just get out and shop for pure pleasure. Usually when I’m out shopping it’s at BJs for my BJs blog and I’m constantly battling things for the website, and what we need. Last night I …
If you’re looking to save money on groceries, one easy way is to make some of your food instead of buying it. Here are three quick and easy foods to make that will help you stretch your dollars further. Give them a try! If you are new to a frugal lifestyle making your food will …
That’s the question burning in my mind when we moved out to the country four years ago. The dust and debris fly everywhere with all the tractors and cars speeding down our road. Not to mention the manure and rotting onion smell we seem to have wafting through the windows. Living out on a farm, …
When you live in upstate New York, you are longing for those hot summer days and long evenings. Fireflies, swimming, hiking, all of it sounds so good. Yet this year everyone’s summer has been turned upside down. We’ve found how to be creative with what we have, and how to carefully shop and make vacations …
You can clean every room in your house and still be exposing your family to chemicals you don’t want anywhere near your skin, lungs, food, or pets. Most store-bought cleaners contain synthetic fragrances, preservatives, and harsh ingredients that are quietly absorbed into your body while you’re just trying to wipe down your counters. If you’ve …
When it comes to saving money, it’s never a bad thing. However, over the past several weeks, you may have started saving money without even wanting to. Or realizing it. It doesn’t matter if the holidays have passed or summer parties are coming up, it is a good idea always to start saving money. ( …
Grocery shopping may look different than it did a few months ago. Several things have changed. The one thing that has yet to change is a system to save money when shopping for food. If you are on a tight budget and want to save money on your groceries, here are tips to help you …
I’ve been living a frugal life for a while now. It all started because we really didn’t have a choice. I’ve always loved a good deal, even since I was a kid. But when you start a debt-free life, and have big goals, your frugal living drive becomes intense. The beauty is you don’t have …
Vacations are a bittersweet word this year in 2020. If you are reading this during the thick of it, you know why. The hardest thing about everything going on is not having a loose plan. I’m not a detailed type a planner, BUT I like a loosely based schedule. I need to have something in …
This Mother’s Day, forget about spending a fortune on expensive gifts and give her what she wants- time with you. The older I get, the more I realize time is so precious. No need to worry about spending a lot on this list of ideas you can do right at home, and then we’ve added …
It’s April 2020, a time we will never forget. The year 2020 is going to bring about so many emotions forever. This week, I went shopping for the second time during all of this. So it’s been three weeks. I love meal planning and using what I have. Yet, in the coming weeks, I know …
If you are on a strict budget, the first thing you may want to try is to cut back on how much you are spending on groceries. Of course, meal planning is the number one way to do that. If you have a limited food supply, I’m sharing my go-to easy pantry staple meals you …
If you want to throw a Trolls birthday party here are some ideas for you. If you aren’t too concerned whether the items are from the first Trolls movie, head on out to your local Walmart, and Party city asap. All the Trolls items from the first movie are being clearaned out for the next …
If you are looking to save money on your shopping this year, getting discount membership deals to Sam’s, BJ’s, or Costco is the way to go. I have a membership to BJ’s and Costco and love them both. However, when it is time to renew, I constantly search for the best discount membership deal. It’s …
