Every year the kids go back to school parents feel relieved, overwhelmed, and a whole mix of emotions. Whatever your situation or feelings are when it comes to sending your kids off to their first day of the year, I have 12 awesome free printables to help you get off to a great start. …
Back-to-school shopping has begun. So whether your kiddos are going back to school at the end of August or sometime in September, retailers are stocked and ready now with school supply deals. You don’t want to wait too long, or you won’t find the supplies you need, only fall decor and Christmas ornaments. Each year …
Dropping a few thousand dollars on appliances isn’t my favorite thing to do. I’m guessing you aren’t too thrilled about it either. I love shiny new things when I can get them for less. With our HUGE farmhouse kitchen makeover, I was torn with spending money on new appliances. There are ways my friend to …
Our first home was a lovely little cape cod. The kitchen was tiny and the cupboards weren’t real wood. The deep red color drew me in. Well, actually it was the appliances. Those shiny new stainless steel kitchen appliances. Oh, how a girl who is 24 loves new appliances she thought she could never …
Kindergarten is an exciting time for kids and parents. For many of us, they are in school a full day and maybe riding the bus to and from for the first time. Many changes occur, and it’s a great idea to talk about the upcoming school year through the summer with your child. My youngest …
Going through this list to get free baby stuff in the mail is the perfect way to spend your last trimester days. You can grab many of these freebies from your phone right now, wherever you are. You can always pin this article for those late-night feedings or when you can’t fall asleep because you …
Saving money on groceries all starts with a list. A grocery list that has a plan. Not a list you jot down what you are out of. A well-planned grocery list will save you money this week. Right now you could save $30 and have your monthly phone bill paid. All it takes is …
It can be disappointing but mostly exhausting to bring everything back in. Selling your stuff is a great way to bring in extra cash. There are a few key ideas for having a successful yard sale. Something I really do NOT enjoy is hauling all my items I spent so long folding, displaying in …
Here in Western New York, our winters can belong. Quite long. We ache to get the windows open and sit outside to catch some sun. So if you’re left overwhelmed with what to do for frugal spring activities this year, check out the list below. There are 45 things to do on a budget that …
Emotional spending. We all do it more than we even realize. We do it when we are happy, upset, stressed, or maybe even scared. It becomes a habit we quickly want to stop. But, do we really need to stop a habit that we enjoy? What if this habit doesn’t cause any harm? What if …
Ever wonder if you could get things cheaper on Amazon? Since Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos is the richest man in the world, you have to think is it the cheapest? If you are a frugal person like me than you will want to get the best price for your favorite products. The more I shop …
Need some Easter egg toy filler ideas? I love looking for Easter basket ideas on Pinterest and came up with my own ideas to fill an Easter basket. I don’t like to spend a ton of money and I also don’t want it to be filled with candy. I want the kids to enjoy the …
Easter baskets can look cute while keeping you on a budget. Check out tips to save money on Easter goodies this year while still bringing out a cute Easter basket. I’m all about getting things for the best price. If you are patient you will find a deal on everything. The Holidays are the one thing …
If you are new to the site you probably haven’t heard me talk about my favorite meal planning app Real Plans. It’s a breeze to get started meal planning and I love having the app on my phone so I can shop with my list right at BJs! Today though is a great day. …
Have you heard about the Keto Diet? I know eating bacon every morning sounds good to me. Giving up my donut with coffee early morning before any animals or kiddos are awake, not so much. Yet I’m willing to give it a try, as long as it doesn’t cost a fortune. This is where Pinterest …
Couponing is more than just buying a newspaper Sunday, heading to the store later in the week and buying items that look good, and then wondering if you have a coupon to use to save. There are a few key steps to take to describe couponing as extreme. First, it’s not about getting a room …
You just grabbed all the coupons from the newspaper to pair with your sales at your local grocery store. You looked at the cute little image on the coupon and the image in the flyer, and you are good to go. Your proud moment of handing over your coupons to the cashier quickly turns to …
This Christmas my kids and I discovered Amazon Freetime Unlimited. My Prime Membership has been taken to a whole new level. I recommend this amazing service to every family out there. Here’s why a prime membership benefits frugal folks. It’s the start of a new year and many people are paying membership fees. Whether …
So, I was, standing in the checkout line, my cart overflowing with groceries. The cashier rings up my items (way too quickly, if you ask me), and the total pops up on the screen. My jaw drops. My heart races. I could swear I heard my wallet whimpering in my purse. Can anyone else relate? …
The dreaded b-word. Lately, you have probably heard this word come up whether at work, on social media, or your friends are jumping on this budgeting and paying off debt bandwagon. So you think about joining. I mean, what could it hurt to have less debt and more money? It’s something we all want. It’s …
It’s that time of year when we start thinking about what we are going to give to those we love for Christmas. If you are hoping to do a little DIY this season you may be starting your gifts now. It’s never to early when it comes to preparing for Christmas. But what happens when …
Groceries. When you hear this word you probably think- money. It’s a word we associate with expensive. You may feel you hit the store and leave there with just a few bags and a $100 less in your bank account. It doesn’t have to be like that. With a little commitment and a few different …
It’s Friday. Friday already. The time change, this cold, moving, selling our house, the blogs are …kicking my butt. To be completely honest I am exhausted. When you are exhausted couponing is harder. But living within your means should always be second nature. I have my cheap genes to thank for that. Yet if you …
Are you a spender? Are you someone who loves to shop and get a deal? Yet sometimes, the deals turn into a room full of stuff. I know I’ve been there. This time of year, when the Holidays are quickly approaching, emotional spending can get us into debt. A debt we didn’t think was possible. …
