The spring planting season in the Southeast is very long, which means there are so many opportunities to plant fruits and vegetables and enjoy them in your home (or give them away). If you haven’t planted anything yet, it’s not too late! Here are 12 things to plant in late spring in the Southeast. 12 […]
In the first summer of the pandemic, I came up with a list of 75 things to do outside to help with times when it wasn’t possible to go many places. I realized that I never made an accompanying post of 75 things to do inside! Those of us in the Southeast struggle to be […]
I go to Costco almost every week, if for nothing else than to pick up one of their $5 rotisserie chickens! You can see some of the deals for April 2025 in my Costco April Coupon Book post, but Costco also sells items for limited amounts of time or during certain seasons. Finding them is […]
Whether you love the thrill of the hunt or just need to grab the cheapest things you can to make it through, there are easy ways to make sure you are getting the best deals possible at your local thrift stores. Join me in just a few minutes for our weekly Monday Night Q&A session, […]
I love making salads, but I’m not necessarily talking about salads that include greens! I enjoy trying to create flavorful combinations with a base of pasta or potatoes (although I’m not opposed to vegetables). Here are all of my favorite Southern Savers frugal salads, whether you use them for a main dish or a side […]
I love Easter. It’s an important celebration in our family, and we include it in our budget every year. You may not think of Easter as being a big spending holiday, but I can assure you there is a reason that retail stores fill their aisles with Easter decor, baskets and candy! From family dinners […]
I think potatoes are going to be delicious no matter how you cook them, but this scalloped potatoes recipe takes them to a new level. The potatoes and onions are stacked and arranged sideways so the sauce gets in every nook (it can take a tad more time to arrange rather than just throwing them […]
