Every month I come to you with a 30ish days’ worth of dinner ideas. Now that the weather is warm, we’re happily using our grill as much as possible so as not to heat up the kitchen too much. We’re also eating some cold meals that don’t require any cooking at all. This month there […]
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up on May 4-8, 2026, so it’s time to start thinking about ways to express your thankfulness and respect if your kids have teachers of any kind. The week usually focuses on school teachers, but you might want to use this as an opportunity to thank piano teachers, sports coaches, […]
Summer is almost here, and some of you in the Southeast may already be enjoying the pool and other water activities. Here are some great deals on pool & water play finds on Amazon right now, all for under $25! I like looking for cheaper options for these kinds of things because no matter how […]
Mother’s Day is coming up, and while it seems like culturally we do a lot to remember our own moms and mother-in-laws, sometimes the moms who still have kids at home get the short end of the stick. These moms are still in the trenches and can certainly use encouragement! In thinking about what I […]
Join me in just a few minutes for our weekly Q&A session, starting at 8:30 pm. This week we’ll be discussing a big topic for cutting your budget, How to Spot Deal Online. One of the first steps to saving money is to only buy things on sale, but how do you know when it’s the best […]
For as long as I can remember my Mammy made me a Banana Cake for my birthday. When I got married and moved away she gave me one of my favorite gifts ever by writing down her favorite recipes in a journal (Take note, grandmas, for a frugal gift idea that will make your older […]
It’s spring! And it’s time for the grills to get some love. You can make this 4-ingredient BBQ sauce and it’s great on chicken, ribs, veggies, or whatever else you’d like to put it on. If you don’t have a grill, no worries. You can use this sauce with baked meats and vegetables as […]
Mother’s Day is coming up, which means it’s crunch time to start thinking about what to get. Some gifts don’t quite convey the right message, so lets avoid the pots & pans or dishes and let’s go for something more unique and fun this year. I know many of you are the moms that are being shopped […]
