It’s the end of a month again, so we’re here to take a look at the state of our finances. I like to go through a list of end of the month budget questions at the end of every month to see if there is anything I need to—or want to—change as we move into […]
If you are on a tight budget but still like to enjoy your surroundings, then I’ve got tons of great ideas for you. You can decorate your home without spending a ton of money. There are many DIY options and also creative ways to add a touch of coziness or beauty to your home. Frugal […]
Summer means warmer weather, more time together as a family… and lots of free time. After the hectic pace of the school year, this more relaxed lifestyle is often welcomed at the beginning of the summer, but as the weeks pass by, most families start looking for things to do outside the home. In order […]
We all want to teach our kids important skills, but sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the school year it can be tough. Whether you homeschool or your kids are away from home most of the day, being home more in the summer can create the space to build some consistency. The first thing […]
Help your kids avoid losing all their newly developed math and reading skills with some great summer learning apps and websites! Many of these are FREE or offer free trials that will get you through most of the summer. We try to limit screen time, but when we break out the tablets I want my kids to […]
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 […]
We’re members at Costco and every time I go, I usually grab one rotisserie chicken at a low price of $4.99 for dinner that night, plus another one that I can pull the meat off of so I can use the meat for another meal. There are so many ways to use rotisserie chicken, and […]
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 […]
Start planning out some fun and leisure activities for the family. Save on your adventures with the help of Groupon. Score discounts on all the fun! Deals will vary by location, but you’ll find discounts on trampoline parks, petting zoos, amusement parks and more! Plus, thru today, 5/2, use code PROMO at checkout to get an additional 10% […]
