Are you wondering how to save on utilities in the summer? Use the tips below to save money on your electric bill, water bill, and even your natural gas bill. The summer months are great for camping, family barbecues, or just enjoying the warm weather. Summer months can also dramatically increase your electric bill. BetweenRead More
DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot
Turn a simple terra cotta pot into an elegant Embossed Terra Cotta Pot. This is an easy DIY planter for your indoor and outdoor plants. I love the look of pretty embossed pots at the home improvement stores but the price tags can be a little bit ridiculous. Even a moderately small pot had aRead More
75 Frugal Ways to Enjoy Mother’s Day
You can make your Mom feel special without breaking the bank! Here are 75 frugal ways to enjoy Mother’s Day. Who says that you have to spend big bucks to impress Mom on Mother’s Day? Moms don’t want expensive gifts! They just want to be remembered and appreciated. So instead of heading to the mall,Read More
Depression Era Tips to Stretch your Food Budget
Use these Great Depression Era tips to stretch your food budget and save money on groceries. Living frugally is not a new thing even though it seems to be something that is taking off again. During the Great Depression Era, there was no choice but to live as frugally as possible. Families made clothing outRead More
Leprechaun Loot Bags with Printable Topper
These Leprechaun Loot Bags filled with gold foil coin chocolate candy and topped with a St. Patrick’s Day themed baggy toppers are perfect for school parties! Confession: I am not crazy about the use of leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as they are not really tied to the holiday. However, I realizeRead More
52 Small Changes for Living a Healthy Life
If losing weight, getting fit, breaking a bad habit, or living a healthier lifestyle are your goals for the new year, we have some ideas to help you out. We have compiled 52 small changes you can make to your lifestyle that can give you big results. The idea is to incorporate a new change eachRead More
How to Make a New Year’s Eve Time Capsule
Are you looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve and ring in the New Year? Use these tips for how to make a New Year’s Eve time capsule to celebrate with family while remembering the last year. Do you love the idea of saving a moment in time? A time capsule is a perfectRead More
12 Tips for Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget
Use these tips for hosting a New Year’s Eve party on a budget to throw a fun bash without breaking the bank. The end of the year is almost upon us and you may be wanting to host a New Year’s Eve bash. Let the year go out with a bang while sticking to yourRead More
Frugal Vintage Christmas Celebration Ideas
If you are looking for some ways to simplify Christmas and make it less commercial, here are some frugal vintage Christmas celebration ideas to help your family slow down and enjoy the season. I don’t know about you, but I am starting to become very overwhelmed by the amount of pressure we place on ourselvesRead More
8 Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer
Are you wondering how to make your Christmas tree last longer this year? Use the tips below to extend the life of your tree and reduce needle drop. Since a “real” Christmas tree can be quite an investment, you probably want to preserve it as long as possible. In order to do this, you needRead More
How to Turn Thrift Store Finds into Christmas Gifts
Whether you are trying to do Christmas on a budget, a homemade Christmas, or a zero-waste holiday presents, you will find many clever thrift store Christmas gift ideas below to help you with your goals. Thrift shopping is a great way to save money year-round. You can get children’s clothing cheaply, housewares, and even furniture.Read More
How to Host a Frugal Thanksgiving Dinner
With the rising costs of food, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner could go up. Use these tips to host a frugal Thanksgiving dinner that is delicious and fun for all who join you. Thanksgiving is coming up soon, and if you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner you might be wondering if it’s possible to host a frugalRead More
Thanksgiving Planner Printables
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! I look forward to planning our celebration each year. If you want to have a more organized holiday this year, use this Thanksgiving planner to create a stress-free Thanksgiving for your family. This Thanksgiving planner includes printables for everything you need to plan your celebration including brainstorming ideas, a Thanksgiving mealRead More
Planning Tips for Thanksgiving Dinner
Reduce your stress with these organization and planning tips for Thanksgiving dinner. A few days ago, I shared my Thanksgiving dinner menu. Making my menu early allows me time to find the best deals on the ingredients I will be using to make the meal. I don’t just plan my Thanksgiving menu plan early, IRead More
How to Cool Your House without Using the Air Conditioner
Electricity bill got you down? Use these tips on how to cool your house without using the air conditioner to save money on utilities this summer. Can you believe it’s already June? In some parts of the country, we are already experiencing triple-digit temperatures. Trying to balance keeping your home cool while not having aRead More
20 Frugal Uses for Borax
Borax is not only inexpensive, but it is also quite useful! Check out Maggie’s 20 frugal uses for Borax. Most of us know of Borax as a laundry booster, but Borax can be used for so many more things than just helping with the laundry. This product is a great cleaning agent and all-aroundRead More
Homemade Soothing Summer Face Mist
This DIY Soothing Summer Face Mist is a must this summer! The natural ingredients in the face mist will pamper your skin after a day in the sun and sand. Dry desert air, salty beach breezes, ocean water, sweat, sand, and chlorine all the things we love about summer, but can wreak the most havocRead More
Spring Cleaning Checklists Room by Room Cleaning Tips
It’s that time of year when we need to pull out our Spring Cleaning Checklists and go through our home room by room cleaning our whole house out. Spring is on the horizon, and you may be itching to get your home spotless. Spring cleaning is a great way to deep clean your home and takeRead More
12 Household Expenses You Should Cut in 2021
If you are trying to save money, cutting out a few monthly expenses can make a big difference. Here are 12 household expenses you should cut in 2021. Are you drowning in debt? Or perhaps you just want a little extra money to set aside. There are all sorts of reasons to want to makeRead More
DIY Scented Fire Starters
These DIY scented fire starters contain cinnamon, cloves, and allspice to give your home a lovely holiday scent. These cute little DIY scented fire starters are made mostly from items that would probably be tossed in the trash. However, when they are repurposed and packaged in these fire starters, they become useful and smell amazing. Take them alongRead More
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