Summer is here which means a wonderful variety of in-season vegetables and fruits! You can’t beat a fresh, ripe tomato. The thought of caprese salads and BLT sandwiches for the next few months makes me very happy! Many produce items are hitting their peak right now, so it’s a great time to try that new […]
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 […]
After a long day of playing outside in the sun and heat, an ice-cold popsicle can really hit the spot. You can make your own and turn it into a fun activity for you and your kids! The fun thing about making homemade popsicles is that you can really try whatever you’d like. Get creative […]
In our house, we’re pretty serious about our date nights. Whether it’s warming up a dinner for two after the kids go to bed, or getting a sitter and going to dinner and a movie. Sometimes, it’s nice to hear reminders about some less expensive options to spend time with your spouse. Paint a Masterpiece […]
Couponing is a great way to save your family money, but it’s also a great way to help others too! You might end up with a hundred tubes of toothpaste that you grabbed for FREE at the drugstores so share the love and donate a few. Here is a list of ideas on ways to […]
I’m not going to lie, Father’s Day snuck up on me this year. For everyone who is also unprepared, here are 10 Father’s Day gifts you can have ready for Sunday. Heads up: many of these gifts will only arrive in time if you have Amazon Prime. Snag a FREE 30 day trial here. 10 […]
I love hearing from you all and get so many encouraging emails each day of people who are able to stretch their budget and meet their goals. I also get lots of questions, so I thought today I would knock out one of the top questions I get: How do I know when the coupon […]
Cleaning up is a lot easier when you have cute bins to store things in. Check out this look alike I’ve found for your kid’s room or the play room. Frugal Target Stackable Bin ($39 shipped) This version of the bin isn’t quite as fancy as the Land of Nod version, but it’s still […]
What does a stockpile look like? A big issue often discussed in “couponland” is over how much is needed and when you just have too much. Most of this has been brought on by the helpful folks at TLC, remember the extreme couponer shows? First do we need a stockpile? Yes. Our goal to save […]
