With summer coming and our schedule changing, I’ve been gravitating toward making really simple meal plans for the coming week. However, we still have things going on, and I find that a meal plan is only helpful if it actually takes our schedule into account! After many weeks of doing this, I realized I kind […]
Are you heading to Nashville this summer? The Music City is certainly not short on entertainment, and you can find lots of fun and FREE things to do in Nashville. Visit a park, head to a museum, and, of course, listen to some traditional country music. Top 25 Free Things to Do in Nashville Arlington […]
I’m an experiences trump anything person and vacations are one of the top things on my goals every year. Join me as I share ways to save on transportation, housing, rentals, or food while you’re on vacation, I’ll try to cover everything! Feel free to ask any questions you have on or off topic. If […]
The Holy City (aka Charleston SC) is one of the most fascinating and fulfilling cities in the country. It’s rich with our nation’s history and every street reminds you of that. Honestly, you could spend hours in Charleston simply walking around and observing the architecture and beauty, but there are lots of other things you […]
Goodbye single-use products, hello money savings! Have you ever balled up some aluminum foil, tossed a used sandwich bag or dumped your mop pad and thought “what a waste.” While I’m not opposed to flipping the foil or cleaning out a gently used Ziploc, sometimes it just makes sense to get the products MADE to […]
Odds are that life is going to continue getting tighter for many of us. Now is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and get your finances under control. The first step to do that… Making a Budget! It can be overwhelming to even know where to start, but it’s really not that tricky. Let’s lay […]
I wasn’t surprised when the orthodontist told me that my twins needed braces, but I was utterly flabbergasted when he told me the price. Being the frugal mom that I am (and knowing 3 more children will probably also need braces), I got to work figuring out how to save on braces. Here are the […]
We are already getting cucumbers from our garden, so I’m remembering back to last summer when I tried to make quick pickled vegetables for the first time. I don’t love raw cucumbers, but I absolutely love pickles. I also experimented with pickling onions and peppers, and the experiment did not disappoint. This recipe is for […]
