If you are juggling too many things, you probably could benefit from one of these apps to help you manage your schedule. Does it seem like you never have time to do all the things you need to accomplish in a day? If you have said no to everything you can and still find yourself […]
Habit Changing Ways to Stop Impulse Shopping
You can get your shopping expenses under control with these habiting changing ways to stop impulse shopping. I used to have a have a huge problem with impulse buys. Shopping was one of my favorite ways to de-stress, waste time and spend an afternoon. This led to many impulse buys that I found I didn’t […]
10 Free Apron Patterns
These 10 free apron patterns will liven up your kitchen and protect your clothes. I have quite a ‘thing” for aprons. I don’t know if it is their vintage appeal or the fact that they just are kind of fun to wear, but I have become somewhat of a collector of aprons. I have several […]
6 Simple Ways to Cut Daily Stress
These simple ways to cut daily stress are strategies you can start using today! Most days can quickly become overwhelming if we don’t know how to manage the stress. I used to live in a state of constant anxiety because I wasn’t very skilled in this area of my life, and I blamed the things […]
How to Save Money On Common Expenses Using Gift Cards
Gift cards are a common gift these days, but did you know they are a great tool for saving money? Here is how to save money on common expenses using gift cards. Do you have gift cards laying around that you haven’t used yet? You probably already know you can save money by using them, […]
12 Free Pillow Patterns
These free pillow patterns are a great way to spruce up a room! Ever since I was a child, I have loved creative pillows in fun designs, shapes, and patterns. In fact, my poor husband has to stop me from buying pillows sometimes because I have so many. While it is true that I like […]
Fun Outdoor Activities That Are Great Exercise
Mix up your workout routine by trying some fun outdoor activities that are great exercise. I don’t hate the gym, but I feel like gyms are a place I go when I can’t get outside for one reason or another. Often it’s the weather because I am sensitive to extreme temperatures, hot or cold. Sometimes […]
5 Ways to Make Comparison Shopping Easier
Comparison shopping doesn’t have to be time-consuming if you use these ways to make comparison shopping easier. You will see it said all over the internet on how to save money. The biggest tip is to comparison shop when making large and small purchases. This is because we live in a super competitive market now […]
Late Summer Cleaning List
This late summer cleaning list is perfect for getting your house ready for a new school year. August brings back to school season, whether the kids are heading off to school or starting a new session of homeschooling. It’s time to get back to a routine and touch on their areas in the home to […]
Simple Ways To Make Organic Foods Affordable
Eating healthy doesn’t mean you will have to go broke in the process. Here are Simple Ways To Make Organic Foods Affordable in your grocery budget this month. Planning ahead and using these tips along with good menu planning will make it much easier for you to feed your family healthy foods on a limited […]
15 Free Felt Food Sewing Patterns
These free felt food sewing patterns are perfect for making unique and frugal play food! Felt food is a great thing to have around for playtime. Not only is it soft and washable, it is easy to make and even toddlers can play with them. Felt food is not too expensive to make, either. You […]
How to Save Money in Any Store
These shopping strategies will show you how to save money at any store. Are you a frugal living fanatic that likes to save money like it’s your hobby (or maybe it is)? It can seem like you need to have a different shopping strategy when you go to different stores, but the truth is, there […]
Money Saving Tips from the Depression Era
These money saving tips from the Depression Era can still be used today to help you can save money in practical ways. Most everyone knows that during the Great Depression people had to look for ways to save every penny they could. Some of these ways are hard to apply to today, but many of […]
The 7 Best Things to Bring on a Hike
If you are new to hiking, check out the 7 best things to bring on a hike before hitting the trails. Hiking has to be one of my very favorite pastimes in the Spring and Summer months. I am lucky enough to live in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest, so there are always new opportunities and […]
15 Things to Do Instead of Spending Money
If you want to save money on outings, take a look at these things to do instead of spending money. Have you ever heard of a no-spend weekend or month? I have always wanted to do one, but admittedly, I am nervous about how my family would take to it and if we could even […]
Frugal Fitness Tools for Beginners
You can build a home gym without breaking the bank with these frugal fitness tools. When I started out with a fitness routine, I didn’t have a lot of money. I had spent many years making the excuse that I couldn’t afford to get fit because I couldn’t afford a gym membership. The truth is, […]
15 Easy Lunches for Your Workday
You can save money by skipping fast food and making these easy lunches for your workday. Eating out is so easy to do when you are in a rush and it’s even easier to think to yourself that the small amounts you are spending are not that much, either. The problem is even spending $5 […]
Mid-Summer Cleaning List
It is already July and the beach towels are piling up. Use this mid-summer cleaning list to clean the house before it gets out of hand. We are about halfway through summer and the little people have taken over our home – eating up all the food, crying I am bored every 10 minutes, tracking […]
How to Stay Active at a Desk Job
It’s hard to stay active when you have to sit at a desk 8 hours a day, but it is possible with these tips on how to stay active at a desk job. As a blogger, my job is definitely a lot of time spent in front of a computer. This leads to a lot […]
6 Easy Tips for Shopping Locally
These tips for shopping locally will help you make the switch to shopping local even if you are on a tight budget. Shopping locally is something I have recently been making a conscious effort to do. It used to be that shopping locally was the only choice, but nowadays, we can shop globally via the […]