End of summer is a fabulous time to find some frugal finds, especially when it comes to outdoor and gardening goods. I have a rather small backyard and most of it is taken up by the pool so needless to say it can be difficult to shade it the way I want to for comfortable and enjyaing relaxing. I … [Read more...]
7 Frugal Tips for Sticking to Your Budget
September 26, 2015 by
Living within a budget pretty much stinks for the most part, except when you want to save money. Oh, and when you have goals, like retirement, or getting a kid through college. Maybe a new car is on the horizon. Setting up a budget is important to maximize your savings goals, but sometimes sticking … [Read more...]
Kid’s Craft Project DIY Soda Bottle Bird Feeders
August 10, 2015 by
Are the kids starting to get bored? Are they driving you nuts and looking for some things to do? If that is the case...I got a quick and easy kid's craft project for all of you today. For the past 2 months I have been babysitting my 6 year old grand daughter two days a week. Since I don't believe … [Read more...]
How To Lower Your Meat and Grocery Costs
June 25, 2015 by
When it comes to budgeting our money, one of the biggest areas for most people is their grocery budget. Managing to eat healthy and feed a lot of people can be a difficult task. One of the biggest hits to our grocery bill comes from the meats. Managing your meat costs and stretching your meat budget … [Read more...]
Hot Tip for Feeding a Large Crowd on the Cheap
June 6, 2015 by
I have the pleasure of feeding a large crowd at least once a month when my husband's lodge meets. I am usually cooking and feeding at least 15-25 people and the tough thing is that we are on a very tight budget so I have to be creative! A few months ago, I was able to feed 35 people a nice lasagne … [Read more...]
5 Food and Grocery Budget Busters to Avoid
May 30, 2015 by
Shopping on a budget is reality for most people. But it is those sneaky budget busters that can really have an impact on our grocery bill. Watching out for items that appear to be a great deal, but in actuality are not is something we all have to do. Here are a few of the budget busters I try and … [Read more...]
Frugal Finds – Candles from Kirklands
May 16, 2015 by
I have never been to Kirklands before but I am happy I checked them out. They just built a store about 20 miles from my town so my girlfriend and I had to stop by. She is redecorating her new home and needed some home decor items and this was a cool store to visit. I am all about finding some … [Read more...]
Fun Frugal Finds – Lampshades
May 9, 2015 by
We all love to save a buck or $20 and tell everyone we know all about it! Where I live, there is always tons of yard sales that happen every Friday - Sunday. While I am not a big yard sale visitor, I did happen to stop by one because my girlfriend just bought a new home and her bed will not fit in … [Read more...]
