This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. In case you don’t know me that well, let me introduce myself a bit. First, I will say that I am probably one of the most frugal people you might ever … [Read more...]
Buy This…Don’t Buy That!
June 19, 2017 by 2 Comments
If you’re looking to be the most frugal shopper that you can be, there is a list of things you should buy while there are their more expensive counterparts that you shouldn’t buy. In some cases it is nothing more than just making a different selection that is more economical. In other ways you will … [Read more...]
Money Saving DIY Oatmeal Packets
June 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
*Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill for partnering with us on this recipe It is no secret that breakfast is an important meal. There really is nothing like starting the day with a healthy meal and a full tummy. Oatmeal is an amazing option, and it is also one that my kids love. Do you love the convenience … [Read more...]
15 Frugal Habits You Might Be Missing
June 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I have maintained a frugal lifestyle for more than 20 years. At times it has been because I have had to due to income levels, and at other times it has been because my husband and I have been focused on either a long-term or a short-term financial goal. Find yourself stuck in a financial standstill? … [Read more...]
How to Find the Perfect Balance As a Work at Home Mom
June 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
As a work at home mom for eight years, I have come to master the art of finding the balance between work and mom. That’s not to say that it is always easy, but I have come to discover what it takes to do both jobs well. It is possible to find balance as a work at home mom. There are times that … [Read more...]
To the Mom Who Struggles With Making Meals
June 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
This is dedicated to the mom who is struggling to put a meal on the table. Is this you? Guess what? This was me, too. With a husband who is finishing school, kids who need to be driven to their activities, and homeschooling four days a week during the school year, it can be a struggle to keep … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Family Friendly Summer Bucket List {30+ Ideas!}
June 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Summer is often filled with glorious weather and days that seem to last forever. Kids and families often have more time, and it’s the time we start thinking about making some amazing family memories before the back to school frenzy starts all too soon. Now is the perfect time for a summer bucket … [Read more...]
What You Need (& don’t need) To Start Cloth Diapering Today
May 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I am far from a cloth diaper expert, but I have been cloth diapering for the past four years for kids number five, six, seven, and eight. As a result, I have learned a few things along the way. Cloth diapering certainly can be a very frugal choice, but there are also ways that cloth diapering can … [Read more...]
The Easiest (& tastiest) Burrito Bowl
May 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
We are lovers of all Mexican foods in our house. For this reason we are constantly trying new things. We love taking things and putting our own spin on them. With so many mouths to feed and a tight food budget, we most commonly make changes to recipes that make them super frugal options. These … [Read more...]
5 Sneaky Ways to Build a $1,000 Emergency Fund – STAT!
May 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I think we can agree that having an emergency fund is necessary. While none of us like to think about the unthinkable happening, the truth is, is can happen. Layoffs, job cuts, pay cuts. You just never really know. There can also be unexpected expenses that can appear without warning, and without an … [Read more...]
10 Surefire Ways to Eliminate Credit Card Debt One Step At a Time
May 18, 2017 by 2 Comments
Are you facing a growing amount of credit card debt? Are you longing to finally get control over your credit card debt but feel lost as to how to DO it? According to 2014 statistics, the average American household is carrying over $15,000 in credit card debt. This can be an overwhelming feeling … [Read more...]
Have a Green Kitchen With Little to No Extra Effort
May 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The kitchen is a great place to start when focusing on being more friendly to the environment because it is an area of our homes that generates lots of waste. With so many foods, dishes, and products of all kinds coming and going, the kitchen is an important place to focus on making smart decisions. … [Read more...]
Secrets to Feeding a Family of 10 on $350 a Month
May 15, 2017 by 2 Comments
With one of my most popular posts being one that teaches others how I feed my family of eight for $250, it is time I update how I save money at the grocery store these days as that post is more than a year old. I find that the price of groceries had remained relatively the same, but with kids who … [Read more...]
Freezer Staples For Stress Free Meals (are these things in YOUR freezer?)
May 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Freezer staples are so essential to maintaining a frugal lifestyle in the kitchen. Without simple foods on hand to use in a pinch both in the freezer and in the pantry, grabbing some sort of convenience meal or just heading out for dinner is often the result. Like freezer meals, freezer staples are … [Read more...]
The Insider Secrets to Creating a Meal Plan That Actually Works!
April 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Making a meal plan has become an invaluable tool to me in many ways. It saves me time, it saves me money, it saves me stress. In full disclosure, it took me some time to see the value. At first I just felt I was wasting too much time I didn’t have. But now, it has become a learned skill, and it has … [Read more...]
