It’s officially fall, and we’ve already started decorating the house! Probably the most iconic fall decoration is the pumpkin. This year, I wanted to spice things up instead of just setting out plain, orange pumpkins around our house, so I searched for interesting ideas for decorating with pumpkins. Let me know which one you try! […]
When it comes to bills that should be renegotiated yearly, insurance is one of them. If you’re trying to figure out how to cut budget costs, let’s take a look at ways to save on life insurance. If you are thinking this is something you don’t need or that you’ll get to later, I would […]
Kids are little pack rats. If you haven’t reached that stage, this includes all of them – no exceptions. They will go through your trash and pull things out to play with, they will keep every trinket and want to keep every toy and stuffed animal they are given. It starts off cute, and goes […]
It’s the time of year when most gardens, at least in the South, are producing a ton of fruits and vegetables! Up until this point, you may have been producing enough that you can slowly use them up, but there usually comes a time when there is more than you can handle at one time. […]
Did you know you can get most of your back to school shopping done without spending much at all? There are so many great deals that it just takes a few minutes each week and you’ll have most items for pennies on the dollar. Here are some of my tips for how to save on back to […]
Let me start by saying that I don’t freezer cook very often. I tried it years ago and found that we only ate about half what was in there and then eventually had to throw things away because we snubbed them for so long. Freezer cooking, which I consider freezing whole meals, is a great […]
I got a lot of questions about vacuum sealers. How do they work? Are they worth the investment? What models do I like? I decided the best way to answer all the questions was to make a video, which you can watch below. By the way, we have a FoodSaver Vacuum sealer and have been […]
I’m a huge fan of having extra freezer space! With everyone trying to have extra food on hand, it’s a great time to discuss what to look for when buying a freezer. The biggest question is whether to get a chest or upright freezer. They both do the same thing, but are really very different in […]
Ever have something break and you just think “great, there goes my savings!” Don’t call a professional – I’ve compiled a list of common household fixes of things you can do yourself! It’s okay if you don’t feel like you’re very handy around the house, some projects are actually a lot easier than you would […]
