Camping is one of our family’s favorite summer activities! It gets us outside, it’s fun, and it’s a great bonding experience. Plus, it’s super frugal when compared to other types of vacations. Campsites and state parks are generally pretty inexpensive and we leave our entertainment to the great outdoors. One of the most fun and […]
It’s amazing how many items we already have around the house that can double as a beauty product. Beauty products can be pricey but here are some tips and tricks to save money and use items you might already have at home. Beauty Tips & Tricks 1. Cut makeup wipes in half I don’t usually […]
I love having healthy snack options at easy access for my kids so that I’m not tempted to stock the pantry with junk food. The best option is a snack food that is delicious and also nutritious! Energy bites are an easy way to create bite-sized snacks to have on hand. There are a ton […]
According to a friend of ours who is a butcher, chest freezers are flying off the floors of big box stores as people have realized the benefit of having a stock of food on hand. Maybe it’s concern for the future, or maybe people are remembering in 2020 when the grocery stores were out of […]
Most of us want our kids to have valuable experiences like learning to play an instrument, but the cost of private music lessons for an individual child can be overwhelming. If music is important to you and you want to help your kids learn how to play an instrument, there are many ways to save! Some […]
Target is usually a great option for any frugal shopper. I’m there at least once a week for something or another. However, even if you’ve been shopping at Target for years, there are some “secrets” to save at Target that you may not know. Today I’m going to share my favorite ways to save—hopefully these […]
Anyone can save huge amounts of money buying things they need or want at yard sales. But what if you need to make some extra money? Did you just finish spring cleaning and have piles of unwanted (but still usable) items? Or maybe you are moving, downsizing, or just trying to simplify your life. All […]
Summer will be here before we know it and getting a job just for the summer isn’t all that easy for kids. There are ways your kids can make money this summer (or really anytime), so help them think about their options and go ahead and plan ahead. Extra Chores While the kid’s probably already […]
Warmer weather calls for grilling! These easy chicken skewers are put together with veggies and then glazed with a sweet and savory soy glaze. Use whatever veggies you’d like! You can also use a grill pan or even a cast iron skillet inside if you don’t have a grill. PrintGrilled Soy-Glazed Chicken Skewers Ingredients1 lb […]
