Recently a reader wrote in in response to one of our other master lists (birthday freebies | kids eat free) asking if we could do one for teacher discounts. I’m so glad she asked, because I don’t know that I would have thought to do it, but as I started looking around, I found some […]
I’m often sharing how to save big on disposable diapers, but today I want to share another option—cloth diapers! Your initial reaction, like mine, might be that it’s a lot of work and that you have to deal too closely with unsavory substances. But after talking to a lot of frugal moms who cloth diaper, it […]
Owning a blog means editing a lot of pictures and I’ve navigated my way around a few photo editing sites. The best thing about them: these are FREE photo editing sites. Not only are these sites good for bloggers, but they’re great for moms who want to brighten, filter or erase some blemishes on family […]
The Internet is a great resource for new recipes, but sometimes I want a physical copy of a recipe in front of me. But at the same time, I don’t want 100 cookbooks at my house! And I always want cookbooks that don’t use complicated ingredients and that are mindful of us being on a […]
I just got my monthly Stitch Fix Box and thought I’d show you what I got plus how to get the same look for a lot less! I love seeing what they send and getting ideas for things I normally wouldn’t consider trying on, but I don’t always love their prices. I turned to Jane.com […]
I love cookies that are slightly crisp on the outside, but are super chewy on the inside. These peanut butter cookies fit the bill and are easy to make. PrintThin & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 brown sugar, packed 1 […]
I’d call this a frugal recipe because it uses pantry ingredients and the two cheapest fresh herbs at the grocery store: parsley and cilantro! This chimichurri is easy, but super, super flavorful. Use it on grilled steak, but it would also be good on chicken, pork, or toss a few tablespoons in with potato salad. […]
With gas prices on the rise, we can all take any help we can get to save! Check out my favorite free phone apps to help save money on gas. For other gas-saving ideas, you can check out my post on 10 ways to save money on gas. 8 Free Apps to Save Money on Gas GasBuddy is my […]
We’ve been talking gas savings all week and today I wanted to end with a few options that can help you maximize the rewards and discounts… if you use them wisely. Let’s look at how to save money on gas with credit cards. The real question is, does having a card save you money in the end and […]
