This super simple fruit salad recipe is delicious and refreshing! Mix together your favorite fruits with a touch of maple syrup and you’re done. Notes: -Use whatever fruit you like! We like a combination of berries and pineapple. Mandarin oranges, kiwi, and melon would be great, too. -Make sure your fruits are well washed before […]
Do you feel like garage sales are so 2015?? While selling things online is definitely a great way to handle big ticket items, garage sales are still great for helping to clear out lots of items all at one time. Before you get excited about cleaning out the closets and making some money, there are some […]
Over the years, I’ve shared many quick tips about how to do things around the house in frugal and simple ways. I thought it was finally time to put them all in one place, since some were posted as long as 10 years ago! Most of these hacks can be done with things you already […]
It’s the time of year for lazy beach vacations, and you want ways to keep the kids happy without much work! So here are some ideas for super-simple (but satisfying) easy beach crafts that you can do on your special beach trip or while sitting at home dreaming of the waves. I’ve included some for […]
I recently transformed a small closet in my house into a sitting room. It’s only about 5 feet by 8 feet, so it’s not huge, and I wanted it to be a place I could sit for a long time without needing to get up. It took several weeks to figure out what would be […]
Cold temperatures are not over in many parts of the world, so part three of our series on how to cut your utility bills is all about heating costs. If it’s already feeling like summer where you are, then just save this post to refer back to in the fall and winter! Tip: A few […]
This week we’re re-sharing some great ways to cut your utility bills, from water to cable to heating and cooling costs. Today we’re going to look at some of the line items in your budget that feel necessary, and perhaps are, but that you might be able to cut drastically: internet, phone, and cable. Check […]
As you look over your budget, one category where it’s easy to feel stuck is with your utility bills. While there will always be a bill, there are some things you can do to help cut costs without making yourself miserable. This week we are re-sharing a series of posts filled with tips to help […]
If you have freezer space, using it to store certain items can save you a lot of money in the long run. We all know about buying half a cow and putting it in the freezer, but I’m talking about other foods and ingredients you may use regularly that will last much longer if you […]
