Summer is just around the corner, and doing a little bit of prep work can make the transition a lot easier. Here’s my ultimate frugal summer prep checklist to help you get every area of your life ready for the change in routine. Don’t feel like you have to do everything on this checklist—just pull […]
This is a great time of year to go camping, but if you’re new to it, it can be overwhelming to figure out what you need. Like most things, simple is best and camping can be a frugal activity. Here are some tips for frugal camping for beginners. Frugal Camping for Beginners What to Do […]
This is not the most upscale pasta salad recipe, but whenever I serve it, it disappears. Maybe because it doesn’t contain any potentially undesirable ingredients (like vegetables!), it’s a kid favorite. It’s almost like the salad version of macaroni and cheese. Our macaroni salad recipe doesn’t have to be made with macaroni, of course, but I […]
We seriously eat this every week and it’s almost never the same. That’s the good thing about this super simple succotash: use the basic ingredients or throw in whatever you have in the fridge. Add in sliced okra, cubed potatoes, frozen peas, chopped peppers or broccoli…pretty much every veggie is good in it. PrintSuper Simple […]
I know many of you are die-hard Aldi fans, but I want to show you that you truly can get better deals if you buy on sale at stores like Publix and use available coupons. I’m going to start showing you some of the deals at Publix each week and how they compare to the […]
Summer will be here before we know it and getting a job just for the summer isn’t all that easy for kids. There are ways your kids can make money this summer (or really anytime), so help them think about their options and go ahead and plan ahead. 11 Ways Kids Can Make Money This […]
If you are a regular reader of Southern Savers, then you know that one of the best ways to save money is to plan ahead. We mostly talk about it in terms of food, but there are other ways to plan ahead that will save you money! One of my best tips for doing this […]
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what to give the special woman in your life. If you are on a budget, or if you have a teen or young adult who is wanting to buy something for their mom or grandma with their own […]
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. […]
