Frugal Living
Our Frugal Vacation
I came across this picture when I was creating our 2011 photo book and it brought...
New Use for an Old Dresser
This old dresser is from a set that used to be in my great grandfather’s home...
Flea Market Finds : Wooden Owls
Here’s another one of my flea market finds! I love these owls. I try to keep...
Frugal Exercise : Running a 5K
Cheap exercise may be as close as the nearest trail or sidewalk! While walking or...
What’s On Sale in January – Grocery Sale Cycle
Grocery sales go in cycles and it can help you figure out the best deals if you keep...
Frugal Flea Market Find – Trunk
This is one of my all time favorite flea market finds. My mom actually purchased...
Frugal Exercise – Put on Your Walking Shoes
Most of us have walking shoes and if you don’t, these are an area where skimping...
Redo Your Old Stuff With Paint
This small area of my home had been causing me trouble for awhile now. I couldn’t...
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Recipes
Vegetarian Enchiladas – Gluten Free and Dairy Free
We eat a lot of meat in this house and my husband doesn’t consider it a meal...
Weekly Meal Plan | Week of January 23rd to January 29th
Last week didn’t quite turn out like I had planned as spending so much time...
Ground Beef and Snap Pea Skillet : Cheap Dinner Recipes
I like one pot, or skillet, meals and this one definitely fits the bill....
Chili Cheese Nachos : Dairy Free and Gluten Free
When you are needing something easy, quick, and frugal this Chili Cheese Nacho recipe...
Weekly Meal Plan January 16th to January 22nd
Hoping for a good week this week and looking forward to really hitting it hard at...
Chicken Chili Sauce Lettuce Cups – Healthy Cheap Recipe
I eat this recipe more than any other. It’s my go-to lunch and, when the hubby...
Toasted Vegetable Sandwich – Dairy Free, Gluten Free and Vegetarian Recipe
Love this sandwich! I threw it together one night when I only had enough chicken...
Weekly Menu for January 9th to January 15th
So far I am enjoying the New Year! I am sticking to an exercise plan and eating healthier,...
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Personal Finance
Turn Your Thermostat Down To Save On Your Heating Bill
I knew that lowering our thermostat would save us money on our electric bill but I had no idea how much. Many websites would say that we could save one percent or ten percent of our bill but I wanted something more. I wanted to know that if I reduced our thermostat by five degrees every day how much money I could save in a year. The website I visited... [Read more of this review]
The Frugal Home Ebook Now On Sale! Only $2.99!
I am so excited to share the Frugal Home with all of you in a Kindle book! I spent a great deal of time compiling the best tips and advice from my years of frugal living and writing this website. For only $2.99 you can get all of the best frugal home tips and advice all in one book! The Frugal Home book has frugal tips on beauty and bath, budgeting,... [Read more of this review]
Netflix : A Great Alternative to Cable
I love Netflix. My husband and I have used them for years along with our satellite service. With the advent of Instant Netflix we are now considering dropping our satellite service. Netflix is a great alternative to having a monthly cable or satellite bill. Many of the TV shows we watch on cable can also be found on Instant Netflix, along with movies,... [Read more of this review]
How to Create a Family Budget
Even those who think they are unable to create a family budget can make something that they and their family can stick to. A family budget is just that, a budget that works for the entire family, and with a little work you can create something that will leave you all satisfied and working toward a better financial future. Get ready to make some... [Read more of this review]
Why I Like Tax Refunds and What to Do When You Get One
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard that tax refunds mean that you are giving a free loan to the government and that you should try to adjust your taxes so that you can get as close as you can to neither owing the government nor receiving the refund. Personally, I disagree in certain situations. Many people, recieve, need, and use their... [Read more of this review]
Frugal Failure – When you spend too much money
You would think that after years of writing about, and living, a frugal and financially responsible life that I would never find myself with a negative financial situation. But it happens to the best of us. Even I can spend too much money. With the Big News arriving between now and whenever, we had to get our bathrooms remodeled as they were giving... [Read more of this review]
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