It’s wedding season, so today I want to share a frugal wedding story from reader Chelsey that includes some great budget wedding tips. We got engaged in November 2008 and got married in April 2009. I can honestly say that of all the things I’ve done since then, planning a wedding has to be one […]
Have you heard of Resurrection Eggs? They are kind of like to Easter what Advent calendars are to Christmas: a way of counting down the days by focusing on the real reason we celebrate the holiday. What I love about Resurrection Eggs is that they are perfect for children of all ages. Young children love the […]
We are always on the hunt for delicious desserts not only for us, but for church lunch. Recently, as we pondered what to bring, we realized that we had a small problem… we only only had 1 egg. Going through all our favorite dessert options, there aren’t a lot that only call for 1 egg. […]
Taking a few minutes to plan out your meals for the week with save a lot of money plus a lot of time! Skip all the extra trips to the grocery store for little things you need, and go in with a plan that will handle all the meals this week. I shared 8 tips […]
Choosing cheaper cuts of meat is one of the most basic ways to save money on groceries. A long time ago I began to buy boneless, skinless chicken thighs more than chicken breasts, mostly because the flavor is better, but thighs are also cheaper than breasts! If you buy chicken thighs that are bone-in and […]
We live the gift card life! If a store offers one you can bet I will be hunting for a discounted gift card before we eat or shop there. You should always be on the hunt for gift card deals as this is an instant savings that can stack on top of any store coupons […]
You may see shrimp in the title of the recipe and think, “Seafood isn’t very frugal!” It’s definitely more expensive per pound than most meat, but we still see deals. For us this recipe was born out of a desire to eat what we had on hand at the end of the month (we’ve all […]
Did you go to summer camp as a child? It may bring up memories of horseback riding, canoeing, and meeting some lifelong friends. There are lots of options for traditional-style camps, but there are also camps that tailor to more specific interests like space, art, technology, and more. Here’s my list of the top 10 […]
