The following is part of an Organic Living Journey Guest Post Series now written by Mariana who has a mother’s heart and scientist’s brain. Last week, we talked about the actual lunch box container. Today, we’re moving inside the box to discuss some better choices for your packed lunch. The purpose of a packed lunch is […]
For this addition of Frugal Date Friday, you can bring out your inner historian. Head to a local museum or historic home and take a tour! To make it even more frugal, look into discounts for your destination of choice. Many museums and historic sites will offer discounted admission certain days of the week. This […]
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. This month Dollar General tasked me with getting back to school needs on a budget. I was given a $25 gift card to see just how much we could get. I’m a DG Ambassador this […]
This week for Frugal Date Friday we are heading to the Farmer’s Market! There is a ton of great produce in season right now. This makes it a great time to pick up your favorite produce or try something new. To find a Farmer’s Market in your area, you can go here. Many Farmer’s Markets […]
If you fork out the money for a data plan on your phone, you might as well use it to help save money! There are a handful of apps that give you big discounts on restaurants, boutiques and local shops. My favorite part is you don’t even have to print anything. To get your discount, […]
One of my favorite all time foods is Caprese Salad. When we have fresh tomatoes and basil from our garden I could eat it everyday. It is so simple to make and very healthy! To make it, you will need balsamic reduction, tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella. The great thing is that fresh mozzarella will […]
Earlier this week the Southern Savers radio show was on how to have frugal kitchen. The #1 tip… avoid unnessary gadgets and appliances. For us a bread machine fit that category. I love fresh bread (even more so since my husband went gluten free and I get to eat more of the loaf) but don’t […]
Moths can sometimes be a nuisance when they show up in the home. There is an easy solution though! You can make sachets with natural repellents to stash in drawers, trunks or hang in closets. You will need cotton fabrics, plain cheesecloth, linen or clean nylons (like knee highs or cut pantyhose). Certain ingredients act […]
These days we’re hearing a lot about toxins that are in all of our household cleaners and there’s a big push to “Go Green.” When we hear “Green” a lot of us just see dollar signs, but it can definitely be frugal! In this week’s podcast episode of the Frugal House, we’re talking about how […]
