For all of us trying to save money, sometimes the key is when not to buy something rather than figuring out where to get the best price. There are items that, no matter the “sale,” will never be the best price right now. In the case of the month of October, there are many items […]
In case you could use a little help in getting motivated to organize your pantry, I thought I share some of the favorite things we use and ways we’ve learned to help keep our pantry clean and (most of the time) organized. One chore in our house that I long delegated to kids was bringing in […]
One of the best ways to add some fun and variety to your routine is to create a family bucket list that you all work towards completing. Let everyone help think of ideas and watch the excitement build as you work towards crossing things off your list! A Fall Family bucket list is a great […]
Costco has deals that they share in their coupon books that come out every month or so, but there are often lots of unadvertised deals that you can only find if you go in the store. In case you didn’t know, Costco is a big store, and I’ve done the work of walking the aisles […]
I know that many of you love Aldi, and some of you don’t have other good grocery stores near you. If so, know that you are often going to be able to get low prices on many items. But if you have other options such as Publix or Kroger, I want to challenge you with […]
Whether you’re teaching your own kids at home or as part of a homeschool co-op or you teach students in a more traditional school setting, there are so many great resources out there. But it can be hard to wade through them all, so I’ve done it for you. Here are the best free middle […]
When it’s fall, pumpkin recipes usually reign supreme in people’s minds, but the flavor of apple is so comforting. It’s a classic for the fall season, especially when combined with cinnamon and other fall spices. Here’s a list of apple recipes that will be great for this time of year. Bake crisps, pies, muffins, and lots […]
This is a comfort food that is always on my cravings list. Make it at home with simple ingredients to satisfy that craving (and feed your family, too). I like this broccoli cheddar soup recipe because it’s not overly thick like you get in some restaurants. You can still taste the broccoli (which I love). […]
Fall is a great time to tackle some specific cleaning tasks to prepare your home for the upcoming season. You might be wondering what in the world this has to do with frugality. Well, regular maintenance of the things in our home makes them last longer and keeps us from having to replace them! It […]
