If you’re like me, your garden may not live up to all of your hopes and dreams. The good news is that there are lots of fun ideas for yard projects that will improve your garden year-round, no matter the weather or your gardening skills. Sometimes all it takes is one fun project to change up […]
Bags of frozen pasta like ravioli, tortellini, and gnocchi are often on sale! Whenever I run across a sale like this, I stock up. Everyone in our family enjoys these pastas and they are amazing for a hectic night or last minute dinner emergency. They take only a few minutes to cook in boiling water […]
This time of year is when many people decide to try their hand at gardening. The weather is getting warmer and especially if you’re starting from seed, it’s time to get things started! Gardening is such a fun hobby that can also help your food budget if you grow fruits or vegetables, but there are […]
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 […]
