May 22, 2013
Make Money Selling Dishes! Have you ever wondered how you could make money selling dishes? It may be easier than you think! Who would have thought you could make money selling dishes? Not me- but it certainly worked. Let me share with you how this came about and how I made over $600/mo selling dishes. [...]
February 28, 2013
Looking for some great craft ideas to do this weekend? Here are some that I’ve pinned and can’t wait to try! What’s on your list? Felt Needle Book: mmmCrafts Glass Fabric Magnets: Mr. & Mrs. Phillips DIY Braided Necklace: More Design Please Fabric Flower Pillow: Laundry & Other Stuff Book Page Wreath Tutorial: [...]
February 4, 2013
Nothing is more relaxing than curling up in front of the fire with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate. If you are looking for a great book to read with your children, here is a list of 50 classic children’s literature books the whole family will love! If you are looking [...]
February 1, 2013
Catching Up… Tomorrow is February 2nd, a.k.a. Groundhog Day! What a fun day – will he see his shadow, or not? Will Bill Murry wake up to “I’ve Got You Babe” again, or will it be a new day? Good stuff I tell you! It has been over a month since I’ve posted. How in [...]
November 30, 2012
103 Inexpensive Stocking Stuffers are back by popular demand! Want to discuss how to have a frugal Christmas? Join us in our Frugal Mom Frugal Living Forum! Candy Lip Balm Socks $1 Makeup from e.l.f. Cosmetics Gift cards Earphones Yo-Yo Silly Putty Movie Tickets (Save up to 60% on Movie Tickets and Concessions with [...]
August 10, 2012
We have a winner. Congratulations to Wendy Tomlinson who had comment #34! _____________________ Anyone in the mood for a summer giveaway from P&G? I know I am! P&G sent me an awesome box of goodies this summer and my family absolutely loves the products. My husband said that he will never use another shaving [...]
April 12, 2012
When I married a country boy, I should have known that something like this could have happened. But honestly, I never thought I’d be raising chickens for eggs. And now I wonder – does having chickens make me a country girl? Hubby: Green acres is the place for me. Farm livin’ is the life for [...]
April 5, 2012
Go Green Everyone wants to do something to save the planet, but the fact is that going green can cost money. For example, while the idea of a hybrid car looks good on paper, the fact is that a hybrid SUV for a family of five is often out of reach, budget-wise. Fortunately, there are [...]
April 4, 2012
Guest Post by Brad Swain Bill consolidation, or debt consolidation, is the process of combining loans such as auto loans, mortgages, and credit cards into a single fixed-term loan. This allows you to make one monthly payment to one creditor instead of making multiple payments to many creditors. Loan consolidation can be beneficial in a [...]
March 23, 2012
To celebrate the beginning of spring, International Delight is making a splash with their Spring Into Free Flavor Sweepstakes. All you have to do is “Like” International Delight on Facebook and you’ll be entered to win creamer for a whole year! Check out the details below: Spring Into Free Flavor Sweepstakes Prizes include: Grand [...]
March 14, 2012
So tonight after work, my friend Sam and I decided to combine our coupon efforts and coupon shop at our local grocery store, Sullivan’s. Sam and I have both been coupon shopping for a while, and usually call each other several times a week to talk about the deals or coupons we have to swap. [...]
February 23, 2012
I had a lot of fun making this apron, and I love how it turned out. It is just the cutest thing and I almost love it too much to get it dirty. The denim front is from an itty bitty pair of Calvins that I’ll never get my post-baby hips into. Rather than continue the delusion [...]
February 18, 2012
Declutter one room at a time, and start with your most difficult room first. You will have a huge sense of accomplishment when you finish, and all other rooms will seem easy in comparison. Start with a visible area of the room (rather than a closet or a drawer) to give yourself instant gratification. As [...]
February 9, 2012
Why do I love camping so much? It is a great way my family can have a fun vacation without breaking the bank. While theme parks and destination vacations are a lot of fun (who doesn’t love to be pampered), in this economy they aren’t always an option. You can camp at a national [...]
February 7, 2012
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that you either love or your dread. Obviously if you are single, you do your best to ignore the cheesy commercials on TV, the cute teddy bears in the stores, but don’t worry – you have the advantage of heading back to the candy aisle the day after [...]
February 4, 2012
Are you looking for a gift idea that is both romantic and frugal? The good news is, romantic doesn’t have to be expensive. You may be on a limited budget, but that doesn’t mean you are on limited creativity. With a little brain juice, and a small amount of planning, you can come up with [...]
February 2, 2012
Join us Feb. 2 at 9:00 est for our Gear Up for Camping with Kids live chat. To join the chat, just visit KOA’s Around the Campfire Community! See you there! .
January 31, 2012
A good bargain is hard to find… or is it? When it comes to our food, it’s not so much about finding a good bargain, but learning how to utilize basic ingredients for dishes that not only fit our budget but taste good at the same time. If you grew up like me in an [...]