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 […]
Summer is probably the most inexpensive season to decorate your home for. One of the cheapest ways to freshen your home without spending any money is by simply opening the curtains. Let the light in to make a big impact on your home. Other than that, here are a few other inexpensive ways to decorate […]
Buying a boxed mix for sweet breads and muffins is cheap; you can usually get them for $1 or less on sale. But making homemade baked goods tastes so much better, and it’s really not that much more complicated. Plus, you can control the ingredients. Most baked good recipes are also flexible and forgiving. If […]
The 4th of July is right around the corner! If you’re hosting a party, you may be scrambling to find ideas for DIY party decor. I collected some super cute and inexpensive ideas. Many of these projects are ones that your kids can do a lot of the work on and a lot of materials […]
Celebrate America’s birthday with a festive dessert! Here’s a list of patriotic dessert ideas that includes a mix of easy, healthy-ish, and a few fancy recipes. Patriotic Desserts with Fresh Fruit photo via tasteofhome.com Patriotic Pizza photo via pillsbury.com Patriotic Cookie Pizza photo via skinnytaste.com Red, White & Blueberry Trifle photo via thesaltymarshmallow.com Berry Icebox […]
Over the years, I have shared dozens of ideas and resources for things to do over the summer. Whether you’re planning a staycation, looking for ways to keep your kids’ brains stimulated when they’re out of school, or need ideas for when the weather is too hot or rainy to be outside, I’ve got your […]
I love to plan vacations and many times am already dreaming up the next trip before we get unpacked from the current one. The only way we can afford to travel is by being frugal and not spending money on every little thing. Accommodations can easily be the most expensive part of a trip depending […]
I’m a frugal shopper like I know most of you are, so I’m always trying to figure out where I can get the best deal. I like shopping at Aldi, but we also have a Costco membership. Sometimes it’s hard on the spot to figure out which is cheaper. Off the top of my head, […]
