Do you like to eat out? I REALLY do! We just don’t do it very often because it is not nearly as healthy as cooking at home, and it is definitely NOT a frugal option for feeding a large family. Why do I like it so much then? Because in some ways eating out makes […]
How to Be Content in a Materialistic World
Humble Beginnings I grew up in a family where money was always tight, and we had to visit the church food pantry more than a few times. I remember my parents scraping together what they had to make food last for our four, hungry mouths. New clothes came from yard sales and there were very […]
6 Tips for Saving Money While Homeschooling
Homeschooling can get expensive if you allow it. Certain curriculum sets will take your breath away at the price they set per grade level, per year. As your children get older there are costs that will inevitably creep up as your children near college age; however, I believe for the majority of the homeschooling years there are […]
Mini Adventures for Frugal Couples with FREEBIE Pack
Date night is a big deal in our house. The kids are excited because Nana and Gramps get to come over, eat dinner with them and then put them to bed. Hubs and I are usually in an extra good mood, knowing that free time is near and are looking forward to a chance to […]
10 Ways to Save Money this Spring
The trees are blooming and the birds are chirping, which could only mean one thing, it’s spring. If you’re like our family, your event calendar is full and your to do list is a mile long, and you wonder how to stretch your dollars further this season. As you prepare for fun in the sun […]
How to Save BIG Money on Fresh Produce
Follow my Frugal Living Board on Pinterest! This haul even surprised me this week! I could not believe the amount of fresh produce I received for as little money as I paid. It was $69 and some change for everything you see on that table. That is some good eatin’ y’all! How did I […]
How I Plan to Feed a Family of 7 on $400 a Month
Our Family Update I have not announced this on the blog yet, but we are expecting to close on our very first house come September 15th! We are so thrilled and feeling very blessed as these past few years have been tremendously difficult financially. I explained two years ago now about our journey through unemployment. […]
The Homemaker’s Companion: Financial Planning Edition
This item is no longer available for FREE but you can get it for the low price of only $1.99 in our store! CLICK HERE to see all the options. The April Edition of The Homemaker’s Companion is ready for you and it is all about Financial Planning and Frugal Living. After doing my own […]