Use these tips for hiking with kids to make your next family hike more enjoyable. Hiking can be a fun and very frugal family activity. A lot of people with young children tend to stay away from hiking for several different reasons. Some think their children won’t be able to handle a hike and others […]
How to Deep Clean a Bathroom
The dreaded area of the home, the bathroom! Don’t you just love cleaning the bathroom? Most of us are probably going to answer that with a big NO! Thankfully, cleaning a bathroom doesn’t have to be a dreaded chore. Doing a regular deep cleaning and daily quick clean-ups can ensure your bathroom is always sparkling […]
How to Create a Stockpile
Creating a stockpile is a great way to ensure you always have plenty of food on hand. There are several reasons you might want to consider creating a stockpile. Some people stock up on food and personal hygiene items because they are on a tight budget, scared of losing their jobs, rising food costs, want […]
25 Healthy Foods for Under a Dollar
Here is a list of inexpensive, healthy foods to help you feed your family nutritious meals without spending a lot of money: There is a common misconception that in order to feed your family healthy food, you need to spend a lot of money. You might be surprised to hear that feeding your family healthy food is […]
How to Save on Canning Supplies
Do you have a garden overflowing with ripe fruits and vegetables? If so you might want to think about canning all the yummy treats from your garden. Fruits and vegetables go bad very quickly and canning is a great way to preserve your hard work! Canning isn’t always a cheap hobby to jump into. In […]
What to Buy at Warehouse Stores
Shopping at warehouse stores like Sam’s Club or Costco allows you to easily stock up on items your family uses. If you know what to purchase and what not to purchase you can save a good amount of money. You can create a stock pile for the month or 1-year. The choice is completely up […]
How to Keep Track of Kitchen Inventory
Do you find yourself coming home from the grocery store realizing you bought too much of one thing or not enough of another? I don’t know about you but this happens to me all the time! For almost six months straight I was buying tomato sauce and rice every single grocery trip! I go grocery […]
How to Get Your Budget Back on Track After Holiday Spending
For most people, the holidays are a very stressful time of year. It seems like the minute summer ends the holidays come at us full steam! We get hit with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Unless you’re rolling in the dough, it’s hard to afford all of these holidays and everything that goes along […]
How to Care for Plants That Were Damaged in a Freeze
If you did not get your plants covered or cared for before the freeze hit, you may have lost a part of or entire plants. Honestly, you won’t know until you do a few things to see how extensive the damage was. These tips will show you How to Care for Plants That Were Damaged […]
Frugal New Year’s Eve Celebration Ideas
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate! Another year down and the start of a new one. While a fancy celebration in a 5-star hotel might sound exciting, it’s not always affordable. Let’s be honest, it’s hardly ever affordable! That doesn’t mean you can’t kick off the New Year having a blast all while […]
How to Keep Your Poinsettias Alive This Year
The signature plant of the Holiday season is beautiful red poinsettias. They start to appear on the market in late November and are still available for purchase through the first week of January. What I have found is that by the third week of December, most people have killed the beautiful plant and when no […]
Frugal Winter Date Ideas
The winter months are cold and probably make you feel like staying indoors nice and comfy! Resist the urge to hibernate all winter. In fact, you should take advantage of the cold winter months and enjoy a frugal winter date with your spouse. There are several fun things you can do during the winter that […]
Frugal Winter Family Fun
It’s easy to get cabin fever during the winter months. It’s cold outside and sometimes it’s just easier to stay bundled up indoors! But, there are so many fun things to do during the winter if you are braving enough to bare the cold temperatures. In fact some of my favorite things to do with […]
How to Save Money on Utilities in the Winter
Don’t get me wrong I love summer, but there is just some majestic about the winter. The holidays are in full swing, the snow falling and warming the house up by baking some homemade bread really does lift my spirits. With that said, I don’t really enjoy cold weather, in fact I keep my house […]
Frugal Holiday Date Ideas
Winter is the perfect time of year to spend some quality time with your significant other. The cold winter air, the holiday decorations, and the chance to cozy up makes the holidays one of the best times of year to enjoy frugal date nights. There are so many different options when it comes to holiday […]
Frugal Holiday Family Fun
We are officially in the holiday season! I don’t know about you but I get so excited during this time of year. The holidays are the perfect time of year to enjoy family outings, make traditions, and simply enjoy some good old fashion fun! My family is always so busy during the holiday season doing […]
Frugal Fall Date Ideas
Fall is by far my favorite time of year. The weather is cooling down, yet it’s still pleasant outside. I also love that there are so many festive activities going on. My husband and I make it a point to plan as many date nights as possible during the fall season. This is usually our […]
5 Frugal Ways to Keep Kids Busy During Summer
Year after year I despise school coming to an end because I know what it means, bored kids! Having bored kids while being a work-at-home-mom is not a fun combination. In fact, it can almost be torture. My husband got tired of me complaining day after day, and finally told me I needed to come […]
How to Save for a Vacation
Can you believe that spring break is almost here? Shortly after that summer will be here and we’ll all be thinking about vacation ideas. I don’t know about you but I simply can not afford to take a last-minute vacation. For my family of five dropping everything and taking a family vacation just isn’t in […]
Strategies to Get Organized and Stay Organized
Kristi is sharing tips to get organized while sharing methods that will help you stay organized. Being organized is something that I struggle with every single day of my life! By no means is this something that comes natural to me, but it’s also something that I attempt to achieve every day. Over the past couple of […]