With 5 daughters I knew someday I would be an expert on frugal wedding planning. We got our first run a few months ago when our oldest got married right before Christmas. I wanted her day to be everything she dreamed of, but that didn’t mean the budget was unlimited. We gave her a $6,000 […]
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 […]
Every once in a while I like to talk more about the psychological aspect of choosing to be frugal and the way I think through different scenarios involving money. I’ve been living frugally for so long that I forget that not everyone is used to thinking this way. I thought I’d share my thought processes […]
It’s officially time to start getting ready for your garden! I know for most of the South, we are still having some cold snaps, but I’m serious here. There are a number of things you can get started doing now that will make your garden weeks ahead when the temperatures warm up. The faster you […]
With Valentines Day this past weekend, I decided we would chat about all the ways you can enjoy fun date nights without breaking the budget!! Join in as we discuss how we stay on budget but still go on weekly dates. Plus share lots of ways to save on fun activities around town and when […]
Reading aloud has always been a core value of our family, and what can make it even more fun is if you can watch an adaptation of the book afterward. There are dozens of read aloud books that were made into movies or TV shows, and I’ve rounded up the best! The Best Read-Aloud Books […]
Sometimes life throws things at us that we don’t expect. In fact, research shows that most people go through a crisis of some sort about every six months. Even if you’re usually really on top of things, a tough season can make even basic things seem really hard. But we have to keep eating, don’t […]
A cast iron skillet is a kitchen staple. Your grandma had one, her grandma had one, and, if you take care of it properly, your good cast iron skillet can last for years. To get this to happen, you’ll need to know how to clean your pan. Not only will it last a long time, […]
Want a FREE entrée at your favorite fast food place? Want to earn FREE coffees, milkshakes, fries and more? Downloading the apps to your favorite fast food restaurants is the best way to get free and discounted food! If you’re wondering which ones are worth downloading and signing up for, here is my list of […]
