If you’re in the market for a new crib, I’ve found a beautiful classic look from Restoration Hardware. Even better, I’ve found the look for less. Especially after you look at the expense of shipping, the frugal Wayfair option is the way to go. Frugal: Wayfair Abigail Convertible Crib ($399 + Free Shipping) More Frugal: […]
So many of us in the past few years have moved to high deductible health insurance plans. For my family of 7 it’s the only affordable option. A true high deductible plan (meaning you have to pay everything until you reach the deductible) has one large perk that many people over look. You may find that […]
A simple gift that is fun to make and fun to use is DIY Lip Balm. You can get as fancy as you want with this, or go simple. Either way, you have an organic gift that actually makes a number of gifts in a short time. Once you grab the ingredients you are set […]
Today’s DIY gifts idea is a super simple rope trivet. All you need is a few materials and about 15-20 minutes to make this beautiful and functional gift. This one’s so simple you could even get your kids involved in making it! Materials -Scissors -Glue (I used a hot glue gun, not good for kids) […]
The other night I found myself in a dilemma. I had just packed the dishwasher full of dirty dishes when I reached for the box of dishwasher tabs only to discover that the box was empty. I wasn’t going to undo that delicate, puzzle-like arrangement of dishes to do them by hand, but I really […]
It’s time for our DietBet to start! Are you ready to start your way towards a healthier lifestyle? If you’re like me, you’ve already started and you need a little push to keep you going. So far the community is already supportive, and as a frugal-minded person, the $30 is the motivation I need. I don’t look […]
If you’re like me, you’re hoping that your 2016 will be filled with a lot more organization. I feel like our household runs so much more smoothly when everything has a purpose and we have a good system in place. Here are some of the top ways I’ve found to add a little more organization […]
The penny pinching part of me hates to leave traces of baby food behind in the jar. Sometimes it’s even less than a spoonful and I’m stuck trying to figure out how to put that food to good use. Here’s a DIY teething project to help you get the most out of your baby food […]
A good pair of shoes can retail for over $50 for kids and way more for adults. Spending that much on shoes makes me ill and is something I refuse to do. Instead we still get those name brand shoes and pay a fraction of the price. Having 14 feet in the house, we’d be […]
