Buying licensed character costumes can be pricey, but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank to play dress-up. DIY costumes will allow your kids to join in on the fun while your budget remains intact. Many costumes can be put together using items you already have around the home and a few budget-friendly supplies. The 2025 […]
As soon as I feel that first chill in the air, and I want all the fall flavors: apple, pumpkin, maple, cinnamon, squash. I have some favorite recipes I’ve made over the years, but I found 10 new-to-me fall inspired recipes that I’m hoping to make in the next few months. From soup to salad […]
Join in tonight we will discuss the best ways to handle your stockpile (aka pantry), and your freezer. Knowing what food you have on hand is super important, so let’s chat all the tips. If you have your own tricks I’d love to hear about them too! Watch right here or head over to Facebook. We […]
I love changing up the decorations each season to give more a feeling of the time of year. However, we try to stick to a budget and my budget for decor is small! I do repurpose decorations from previous years, but I always like finding new ideas and sometimes the older decorations need to be […]
My kids have always loved LEGO, and these days there are so many cool kits available for movies and games. However, those kits can be expensive, and if you’re anything like us, you have a ton of unused LEGO bricks in a big box somewhere. There are tons of ideas for making things with LEGO […]
Love apple pie, but don’t feel like making apple pie? These cinnamon apple pie bars are an easy and delicious solution! Start with a simple shortbread and top it with sweet apples and a crumbly streusel topping. PrintCinnamon Apple Pie Bars Recipe Ingredientscrust ingredients: 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup sugar pinch of […]
If you shop at the drug stores, you can get a ton of personal care items for FREE or very cheap every week. You can easily purchase more than what your family needs, so what do you do with the extra? You can donate it. In reality, many low income families do not have the […]
Being frugal and paying attention to your finances is obviously important, but sometimes it can be hard to look beyond the day-to-day. Planning and thinking ahead is crucial in order to ensure financial stability in the future. Planning for retirement and taking steps to put money aside for when you’re working is one component of […]
