Frugal Finds – Bargain Deals on Over-Sized Throw Blankets

Frugal Finds – Bargain Deals on Over-Sized Throw Blankets

I’m a bargain shopper and I love going out to find bargain deals after a major holiday…like Christmas! I don’t hit the stores 1-3 days after Christmas (they’re too nuts for me), so I go a few days later. Yes, you can still find deals 

Frugal Finds – Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mixes

Frugal Finds – Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mixes

Time for another bargain shopping and frugal finds post! Two weeks ago I went to one of my favorite discount bargain stores called Gabe’s. They sell mostly apparel, home decor, seasonal items, footwear, etc. My store has a VERY small shelf-stable food section. I rarely 

Bargain Shopping for Christmas and Holiday Gifts

Bargain Shopping for Christmas and Holiday Gifts

Have you started your Christmas and holiday shopping yet? I admit, I start early and started back in late June. I always start early and try to finish before Thanksgiving arrives! Typically the only things I pick up after Turkey day are edible gifts or 

Shopping at Grocery Outlets to Save Money

Shopping at Grocery Outlets to Save Money

Have you seen the prices for food while shopping at your big chain grocery stores? Oh my gosh, how are people able to feed their families? Inflation and the price for food is totally out of control. I never thought I would see the day 

How to Make and Freeze Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches

How to Make and Freeze Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches

I have two grandchildren who enjoy eating Uncrustables Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches. They will take them to school in their lunch bags, enjoy them as an after-school or before bedtime snack. They’re also great to take along on road trips and picnics. Uncrustables are 

Tips for Shopping at a Local Farmer’s Market

Tips for Shopping at a Local Farmer’s Market

Shopping at Farmer’s Markets is a great way to support local small businesses while picking up some great bargains for your family. We like to visit several in our area to shop for fresh produce, handmade items for ourselves or to use as gifts. These 

Upcycled Bookshelf Remade into a New Plant Stand

Upcycled Bookshelf Remade into a New Plant Stand

A friend of mine had 4 collapsible bookshelves that she was going to send to the city dump. She didn’t want them any longer and I decided to take them. All four of them were stained in a dark walnut color which doesn’t work with 

Frugal Finds – Pottery Houseplant Gardening Planters

Frugal Finds – Pottery Houseplant Gardening Planters

Gardening…it’s one of my spring and summer passions. I enjoy planting flower and veggie gardens outside and indoors I grow about 35 houseplants. I wouldn’t say that I have a “green thumb” but I do have moderate gardening experience. During this time of the year