Fall is a great time to tackle some specific cleaning tasks to prepare your home for the upcoming season. You might be wondering what in the world this has to do with frugality. Well, regular maintenance of the things in our home makes them last longer and keeps us from having to replace them! It […]
Even though where I live, it’s still hard to imagine fall or winter, if you’re thinking about gardening in cooler weather, you need to start planning now. Many people do spring gardens, while fall and winter gardens are less common. But in the South, because the ground rarely freezes, you can grow vegetables almost all […]
I always find that the start of a new season or a new school year puts me in the mood to create some new structures and rhythms. As my kids get older, one thing I like to encourage is helping around the house! Even very young kids can learn to do simple tasks, and having […]
If you’re looking for ways to keep your home more organized, take a look at these storage deals for up to 50% off at Target. There are a variety of options that will help you create more space, including hanging organizers, bins, and baskets. Deal Ideas: Y-Weave Easy Access Storage Bin – $4.50 (reg. $9) Juvale […]
I have been a consignment sale girl ever since I helped run a local sale 17 years ago through our Mothers of Twins club. When I first started, though, I had no clue what I was doing and would come home with a ton of things we didn’t need just because in the moment they […]
I love traditions that spring up and stay around! Taking first day of school photos has been around for generations, but adding in fun first day of school printables steps it up a level. There are lots of free printables that make this a very frugal traditon! Here is a list of my favorite back […]
Are you ready to cut cable but scared you’ll miss out on live sports and other favorite channels? Don’t be fooled into thinking you have to stick with cable to get live TV. In reality, you’ll have MORE channels if you cut the cable and switch to streaming—not to mention you’ll save a ton of […]
We’ve officially crossed into the world of parenting college aged kids. Sending your kids off to school is a bit overwhelming, even more so if your kids are like mine and heading to school 6+ hours away. If they need something there is no hopping in the car and driving it over. It’s best to […]
No matter what time of year, it’s ALWAYS a great time to sit down and start budgeting. I know budgets are stressful for most folks, just the word causes anxiety. Getting started with your first budget though is actually really simple! Let’s take a quick approach to getting started that will hopefully be low stress too. […]
