It’s amazing how many items we already have around the house that can double as a beauty product. Beauty products can be pricey but here are some tips and tricks to save money and use items you might already have at home. Beauty Tips & Tricks 1. Cut makeup wipes in half I don’t usually […]
I love having healthy snack options at easy access for my kids so that I’m not tempted to stock the pantry with junk food. The best option is a snack food that is delicious and also nutritious! Energy bites are an easy way to create bite-sized snacks to have on hand. There are a ton […]
According to a friend of ours who is a butcher, chest freezers are flying off the floors of big box stores as people have realized the benefit of having a stock of food on hand. Maybe it’s concern for the future, or maybe people are remembering in 2020 when the grocery stores were out of […]
Most of us want our kids to have valuable experiences like learning to play an instrument, but the cost of private music lessons for an individual child can be overwhelming. If music is important to you and you want to help your kids learn how to play an instrument, there are many ways to save! Some […]
It’s strawberry season, so let’s make some dessert! These strawberry oatmeal bars are easy to make, not super sweet, and are a great way to use fresh strawberries. If you don’t have fresh strawberries, feel free to substitute with a layer of strawberry preserves. PrintStrawberry Oatmeal Bars Ingredients2 cups fresh strawberries 1 1/2 cups all-purpose […]
Target is usually a great option for any frugal shopper. I’m there at least once a week for something or another. However, even if you’ve been shopping at Target for years, there are some “secrets” to save at Target that you may not know. Today I’m going to share my favorite ways to save—hopefully these […]
Anyone can save huge amounts of money buying things they need or want at yard sales. But what if you need to make some extra money? Did you just finish spring cleaning and have piles of unwanted (but still usable) items? Or maybe you are moving, downsizing, or just trying to simplify your life. All […]
Spring is the time to plant vegetables and flowers for a beautiful summer garden. Whether you have a few small container planters, raised garden beds or a row garden tilled and ready to go, there’s something for everyone to plant this spring! Depending on where you live, some things aren’t going to grow well if […]
With spring break season underway, and summer not too far behind, saving money on a much needed vacation might be on your mind. Accommodations can easily be the most expensive part of a trip depending on where you are traveling. Vacation rentals are one great way for a budget conscious traveler to have an enjoyable […]
