This is a great time of year to go camping, but if you’re new to it, it can be overwhelming to figure out what you need. Like most things, simple is best and camping can be a frugal activity. Here are some tips for frugal camping for beginners. Frugal Camping for Beginners What to Do […]
This is not the most upscale pasta salad recipe, but whenever I serve it, it disappears. Maybe because it doesn’t contain any potentially undesirable ingredients (like vegetables!), it’s a kid favorite. It’s almost like the salad version of macaroni and cheese. Our macaroni salad recipe doesn’t have to be made with macaroni, of course, but I […]
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what to give the special woman in your life. If you are on a budget, or if you have a teen or young adult who is wanting to buy something for their mom or grandma with their own […]
We are always on the hunt for delicious desserts not only for us, but for church lunch. Recently, as we pondered what to bring, we realized that we had a small problem… we only only had 1 egg. Going through all our favorite dessert options, there aren’t a lot that only call for 1 egg. […]
Anyone can save huge amounts of money buying things they need or want at yard sales. But what if you need to make some extra money? Did you just finish spring cleaning and have piles of unwanted (but still usable) items? Or maybe you are moving, downsizing, or just trying to simplify your life. All […]
Right now you can head to Groupon to score a nice discount on Single-Day Passes at Great Wolf Lodge! Get 1, 2 or 4 person passes with pizza included! The nearest location to my family, Great Wolf Lodge Concord, is offering day passes for just $60 each (reg. $84)! The 2-Person and 4-Person Packages include all day […]
Sometimes there aren’t easy ways to reduce spending. We all have to buy the necessities. But with some simple tweaks, you can change up some things and reduce spending. If you get your whole family on board, you can look at things like meal plans, snacks, and family activities and save a good bit of […]
In the first summer of the pandemic, I came up with a list of 75 things to do outside to help with times when it wasn’t possible to go many places. I realized that I never made an accompanying post of 75 things to do inside! Those of us in the Southeast struggle to be […]
Make plans to join me next Monday night for our weekly Q&A. This week we’ll discuss how to get more money each month into your savings account plus the best options for higher interest earnings! There are many banks now offering over 4% interest, so join in to learn about online accounts, money markets, cds […]
