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 […]
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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 […]
It is the perfect time of year to go outdoors! There are several days during the year that National Parks are FREE, and one of those days is today, 2/16! Check out this list of the Park locations by state. Fee-free days: February 16: Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday) May 25: Memorial Day June 14: Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday July 3–5: Independence […]
We all need a night out, or just something fun to do every now and then! With Valentines Day top of mind, I thought a fun topic for next week’s Q&A would be ways to save with frugal date nights and fun (cheap) family activities. Join me tomorrow night as we discuss how we stay on budget […]
