I wasn’t surprised when the orthodontist told me that my twins needed braces, but I was utterly flabbergasted when he told me the price. Being the frugal mom that I am (and knowing 3 more children will probably also need braces), I got to work figuring out how to save on braces. Here are the […]
We are already getting cucumbers from our garden, so I’m remembering back to last summer when I tried to make quick pickled vegetables for the first time. I don’t love raw cucumbers, but I absolutely love pickles. I also experimented with pickling onions and peppers, and the experiment did not disappoint. This recipe is for […]
Summer is coming, and if you have kids, then it probably means a change in your schedule. If your kids go to public or private school out of the house, then it means more kids at home. Even if you have younger kids in preschool, they are probably home more in the summer. And if […]
I recently had the opportunity to talk with some older women about marriage. We are in a busy season of life where date nights do not always happen. They had some fantastic advice on how to love your spouse well even when things are chaotic and money is tight. The main thing I took away: […]
If you like to read, chances are you’ve either been in or thought about being in a book club. Have you ever thought about starting your own? A book club is one of those things a lot of people may be interested in but feel intimated to initiate. If you do the legwork of […]
If you’re headed out of town this summer, you may be feeling anxious about time in the car with kids. Screens aren’t a bad option, but sometimes you want your kids to take a break. To help with boredom and make the trip feel like it doesn’t last as long, activity books are a great […]
Many of you have found Southern Savers because you are either already using coupons or you want to start, but there are also a good number of you out there who don’t want to cut coupons, for whatever reason. You all know I will always recommend coupons, but I also want to give you tips […]
It’s the time of year when many families hit the road and find themselves in the car for long periods of time. If that’s you, then I’ve got something to help today—some of our favorite simple family road trip games. You don’t need to spend money or buy any fancy supplies to play these. Most […]
