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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“Ready or not, here I come,” says winter. So the question is…are you ready? There are things you can do to save money this winter, and unless you want to pay more for your heating than you did last year, you need to get ready. Why you need to prepare for winter: Half of the [...]
The winter months are a great time to prepare for your summer vacations and camping trips. One thing you can do now is put together a first aid kit. Think of a first aid kit as an insurance policy – you hope that you never need to use it, but if something should happen, you [...]
My son received a Kindle last year for Christmas, and he absolutely loves it. While I’d enjoy having one, I have found a couple of alternate (and FREE!) ways to read Kindle books. Did you know you can download the Kindle software and read books on your computer? Kindle for your PC - Free download that [...]
This guest post was written by Lou Manfredini, Ace Hardware’s Home Expert! Let’s face it, between keeping up with your kids’ schedules and completing your everyday tasks, simple home maintenance projects get pushed to the bottom of your weekly to-do list. But did you know there are a number of things that you, as a mom, [...]
Is RV Living for You? Have you ever dreamed of selling your home so you could travel the country with your family in an RV? This idea of RV living has always appealed to me and it’s a hot topic on KOA’s Around the Campfire Community. I love the idea of simplifying life, enjoying more [...]
This past week Brother sent me one of their new printers – the MFC-J825DW Inkjet Multi-Function Center. I am completely in love with this sleek printer and today Brother is giving away a new printer to one of you also! About the Printer As a WAHM, having the right office equipment makes my job so [...]
Guest post written by Jakob Barry Autumn is a special time of year when homeowners begin battening down the hatches to secure their properties for the eventual snow, ice, and blustery winds of winter. When a structure hasn’t been well prepped it translates into financial loss as these elements can do serious damage to a house or [...]
If you currently subscribe to satellite or cable television and are looking for ideas on how to cut back on your monthly expenses, then Warpia may be your answer. This summer Warpia sent me one of their units to review, and I am so excited about this product. We use ours all the time to watch online [...]
5 Smart Ways to Save on Furniture is a guest post written by Mariana Ashley As much as I hate to see her go, my daughter finally decided to leave the coop and live entirely on her own (no roommates). I told her to stay a home a little longer until she was a tad bit [...]
Who doesn’t need to save money while grocery shopping these days? If you want to save more at the grocery store, you don’t have to be an extreme couponer. You just need to save where you can and learn to shop smart. In reality, most moms are aware of what they need to do in [...]
If you’ve been frugal living for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of Amy Dacyczyn’s book The Complete Tightwad Gazette. Many call it the bible of frugal living, and for me, it was the first book on frugal living that I read. The book is jam packed with over 900 pages that are filled [...]
We all want to make our lives easier, more productive, and of course more fun. Today I’ve put together a list of my top 20 free websites that you shouldn’t live without. I love hearing about new and fun websites so please share your favorites in the comments! 1. Fixya.com: FixYa is a free one-stop [...]
Do you have an emergency cash fund? I’m not talking about $50.00 in your sock drawer you can use to order pizza when you don’t have anything to cook, or a $20 bill that you’ve tucked away in the glove compartment in case you need gas. I’m talking about a real emergency fund – the [...]
It’s a scenario all too many of us are familiar with: getting into debt, and spending each month trying in vain to pay it off. And once you’re in that cycle, it can be very hard to get out. Some people end up in a debt cycle without even realizing. Do you nearly always end the [...]
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