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 …
I still love cooking, but I’m all about finding ways to cut back on meal planning. These days I don’t want to devote all that time to one meal every day. Especially when the kids complain and don’t eat it! When I spend less time meal planning I feel better, the meals go smoother, and …
Whenever I see my six-year-old daughter take a bath by herself, she squeezes as much soap into the tub water as she can. I cringe because it’s such a waste. The plus side is I don’t need to wash her hair because of the clumps of soap already floating around. 🙂 I think about how …
Looking through cookbooks is something that has always soothed me. Just before I would go into labor, I would be paging through an old cookbook. I enjoy cooking for others and trying new recipes, but finances have gotten the best of me in the past. Making a new recipe for the first time for ten …
Friends, if you haven’t shopped Dollar General yet, let this post encourage you to jump on board. They have great clearance events where you don’t need a stack of coupons. I’m excited for all the clearance in stores lately, so much I don’t even bother shopping thrift stores anymore. This week Dollar General has 90% …
Keeping a low grocery budget was easy four years ago with all the coupon deals. Fast forward to all the apps and coupon fraud. It’s a different ballgame today. One, I’ve found a way to still master minus all the coupons. Have you wondered how much you are supposed to spend on groceries? Here is …
Back in the day, when streaming was taking off, it was too do to cut the cord. Even a year or two ago, it was still a good deal. Cable companies weren’t adjusting prices to cheap streaming services at the time. But something is happening. Streaming services are catching on, and everyone wants a piece …
Camping—cheap Camping—that’s what I am talking about here. Not glamping, friends. If you are a Glamper, it’s okay. I still love you, and these ideas can work for you, too. Possibly. This is for, let’s say, the minimalist vacationer! Ever since I was a little girl, my family has gone camping. My dad got angry …
Essential Oils. They have become a thing you feel you need to have, but I’m not sure why. I get the direct marketing. I am completely in love with how many of us stay-at-home moms are now work-from-home moms. I get it- blogging is how I make money from home. But I’m frugal. That means …
Are you married to a DIYer? A man who has to have a project to work on? Perhaps even MULTIPLE projects going on at one time? You aren’t alone. I am too. If you are a couple who likes DIY projects and have kids, this post will encourage and provide tips for these stressful times. …
I had no idea all the clutter in my life blurred my vision—not the physical clutter: papers on the counter, toys in the corner, shoes here, and cups and plates there. The emotional clutter. The strained relationships. The stiffness you have with your spouse. Building boundaries, you had no idea needed to exist. It can …
Dollar Tree Easter Egg decor is out! If you haven’t been to Dollar Tree inawhile their decorations for holidays has been competitve with other stores. They are matching the style to what seems to be popular, and similar in places like Walmart, Target, and even Big Lots. If you are unsure of Dollar Tree items …
Learn how to decorate brown eggs for kids of all ages. Easy, no mess and fun! We decided to glitter our chicken eggs this year. I wasn’t going to spend money on eggs for the girls to color. The first year we started raising backyard chickens, I did the traditional egg dye way. It did …
Are you wondering how to stay home and save money? Today you can try these tips to save money or even make money working online. It was hard to imagine seven years ago, and I was laid off while on maternity leave, scared as a first-time mom and terrified of how to make ends meet …
Cutting the cable is scary. Most people want to but don’t want to lose their favorite channel. What if you took a good hard look at your monthly cable bill? That is exactly what 30+ people did at the bottom of this post. They all shared how much they were paying and their fears. The …
Is it time to update your kitchen? If you do it in phases, you can save a lot of money. For example, your first project could be updating your kitchen countertops. This is a simple fix, and you can do it for cheap. Trust me; it feels fantastic to sit down sip your coffee in …
If you are thinking about building a barn and refusing to go into debt to do it, the tips below are for you. It won’t be easy, but boy, it will be rewarding. You can look through some of the free barn plans I’ve linked to and watch a video of our barn from start …
Life is pretty if you live in the middle of nowhere and a Target store is within 15 minutes. If you have a Home Depot across from your Target store, then date night just improved! Target is a top store I love to shop at, living in a smaller area right after my top favorite …
