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 […]
Need a good college dorm room packing list? I have you covered! Last year we 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 […]
I’ve realized that part of growing up is understanding that money is probably always going to be tight. The one way to feel like you have control though is making a budget! It may be the middle of the year, but anytime is great time to start budgetting. Please don’t wait for the new year, […]
One of the best ways to save on produce is to grow your own! If you are living in an apartment or even a house with a tiny backyard, you may think that this isn’t possible. Don’t use your lack of space as an excuse! You can grow so many vegetable plants even by gardening […]
Gardening is a personal hobby of ours as well as something we’ve found to help us eat more frugally and enjoy homegrown fruit and vegetables. There is nothing like picking produce from your own garden to eat for dinner! There are so many ways to garden, regardless of where you live or how big your […]
Prescriptions can be incredibly expensive, and for many they are no longer covered by our insurance plans. There are a number of tricks and tips you can use to cut costs and save on prescriptions for everyone in the house (even your pets!). Even if you have insurance that “covers” prescriptions, you are possibly not getting […]
Calling all DIYers and future DIYers! You may have started to ask yourself some questions lately about your cleaning products: What is really in my household cleaners? Can I make my own cost effective cleaners? What supplies do I need to do it on my own? If you are interested in trying your hand and […]
Do you have a secret love of lists? We all long to be a bit more organized and even more tidy, and the new year s a great time to make some changes and try to work towards those goals! I’ve looked around and gathered some of the best free organizing resources I could find, […]
Shop the New Year Clearance Sale at Dayspring to get 75% off faith-filled favorites for the home. Warning that you will want to buy all the things! I confess I may have filled my cart a bit too much with this one, but I plan to be hospitable with much of it, plus I’ll add a […]
