Are you buying a Father’s day gift this year? If not, you may want to think again. According to a survey that RetailMeNot gave, 48% of consumers surveyed believe that people spend more money on Mother’s Day Gifts that Father’s Day gifts. Why is it that we usually put less creativity into our gifts for dad? The […]
Are you still stuck on what to give Dad for Father’s Day? I raided my husband’s bookshelf for some of the books he has loved. Many of these are great for any guy, I mean what guy doesn’t love cooking over an open fire? Many of these you could pay extra for to have in […]
Here is an easy idea for Frugal Date Friday that you can do anytime! Put a puzzle together! You can find puzzles at the dollar tree or thrift store for cheap. You can let the kids join in or put it together just the two of you! This is a perfect date for when you […]
Want a tip to save on produce? Head to your local farmers market! You don’t want to just show up with cash in hand uninformed on what’s a good price. The Farmer’s Market takes research just like you would put time into looking at what’s on sale in the grocery store. There is an easy […]
Are you growing a vegetable garden this summer? Once seedlings begin sprouting up, it’s time to think about guarding your garden against pests. These sneaky little nibblers will gnaw on leaves, stems, and roots, killing your plant directly or slowly poisoning them. You can buy commercial insecticides and kill the bugs, but those bug-killing chemicals […]
I’ve been seeing surveyor lamps pop up as a trend a lot recently. I love the rustic feel that they offer and they lend themselves as a statement piece even in the corner of a room. Here are two options that I’ve found. Expensive: Restoration Hardware Surveyor’s Tripod Floor Lamp ($1,424 Shipped) With the more […]
We are heading to the shooting range for Frugal Date Friday! Get ready to load your guns! Be sure to check when ladies night is at your local shooting range. Many allow women to shoot for FREE or at discount. This is a great chance to let your husband teach you a new skill and […]
Is an organic vegetable garden on your to do list this summer? Here’s why it should be: it is hands down, inarguably, the BEST way to save money on organic produce! Have you bought organic bell peppers lately? These are a staple in my kitchen and cost about $4-6 per pound (organic), about the same […]
