If any month is truly “summer,” it’s July! The kids are out of school, the weather is hot (but not late August burning hot), and the 4th of July provides the perfect opportunity for barbecuing, setting off fireworks, and hosting outdoor parties! But don’t let all that fun in the sun distract you from the Continue Reading …
Are you An Extreme Cheapskates?? #castingcall #extremecheapskates
February 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever watched the show Extreme Cheapskates? Come on now, don’t lie!! You watch it all the time don’t you?? Guess what?! They are casting for Season 3 and have asked me to share the news with you. I know we have some frugal friends around here but do you qualify for an Extreme Continue Reading …
Kitchen Cleanup: How To Restore Your Wood Cutting Boards With Coconut Oil
January 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Holidays have finally come and gone and now is the time that I start cleaning and taking care of all my homemaking chores. Yes, Spring cleaning comes a little early around my house! I like to get everything clean up BEFORE the nice weather starts. I have been cooking a lot this week in Continue Reading …
36 Homemade Valentine Cards for Kids to Make
January 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A great way to save money is to make your own Homemade Valentines cards for your child’s class, friends, teachers and family members. Every time I go into a store and I see the boxes of Valentines cards it makes me cringe. All of my memories of Valentines day were spent at the table with Continue Reading …
How To Pack a Maternity Hospital Bag
January 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
How To Pack a Maternity Hospital Bag So I was just reading a unrealistic article that was telling new Moms what to pack in their hospital bags. There’s not need to pack a suitcase, because you aren’t going to need a third of what you have brought. While it’s good to be prepared, over Continue Reading …
Take the 52 Week Money Challenge!
December 31, 2013 by 1 Comment
Download the 52 week money challenge here I saw this last year and ended up doing the 52 week money challenge and it was so easy and fun! It’s always good to have a savings account set aside for emergency’s and this is the perfect way for you to deposit a good chunk of Continue Reading …
FREE Printable Shopping List: Weekly, Budget, Sales and Coupons
December 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Here is a really cute and FREE Printable Shopping List for you to use the next time you do your meal planning and couponing. It’s easy to read and use and it’s oh so cute!! You can click here for all three sheets or you can print them individually by clicking the links below. I hope you Continue Reading …
Cleaning Your Home on a Budget
October 31, 2013 by 2 Comments
One step in the right direction towards cleaning your home on a budget is to stop using products that contain harsh chemicals to clean your home. The chemicals that are contained within these products, not only harm the environment, they also can have a harmful effect on your health as well. Many of the Continue Reading …
10 Ways to Help Save Money on Meat
January 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
Meat! Now there is one area where it is really hard to save money. Saving money on meat can be hard and overwhelming I have come up with a list of hints that I hope will help in that department. Please feel free to leave your own ideas. This is a very hard area to Continue Reading …
Saving Money On Fresh Fruits and Veggies!
January 3, 2012 by 2 Comments
Here is a spot that is hard to save money in! FRESH fruits and veggies, just seems that everything that is good for you is hard to afford! Well there is one way of saving in this department and that is to buy what is in season. Plan your year ahead if you want to Continue Reading …
