Over the last 8 years I have met so many people trying to save money and a good majority of those folks are also trying to eat healthier. Many end up frustrated that they can’t save on organic products the way they can on traditional items and give up on coupons and deals all together. […]
The best time to get make big changes is always the first of the year or the start of a new month. The year is a clean slate, so lets take a few simple steps to create a budget and start off on the best financial footing you can. I know budgets are stressful for […]
If you’re in the market for a new crib, I’ve found a beautiful classic look from Restoration Hardware. Even better, I’ve found the look for less. Especially after you look at the expense of shipping, the frugal Wayfair option is the way to go. Frugal: Wayfair Abigail Convertible Crib ($399 + Free Shipping) More Frugal: […]
So many of us in the past few years have moved to high deductible health insurance plans. For my family of 7 it’s the only affordable option. A true high deductible plan (meaning you have to pay everything until you reach the deductible) has one large perk that many people over look. You may find that […]
I would start decorating for Christmas in August if my husband let me. He doesn’t so I win another way… we tend to keep up our decorations till February! Seriously, I’m a little in love with Christmas. We don’t go all out, or even fancy at all really. Most of our decorations are handmade ornaments […]
Winter is right around the corner which means power bills are going to go up. Here are a few easy changes you can make now to keep more of your hard earn dollars in your pocket instead of flying out the window. If you know of additional ways to save please leave them in a […]
My family loves pizza! It is a perfect go-to meal. My secret to great pizza is a 12” brick tile I got at Lowes. It probably seems a little bit strange, but it works. All you need to get is a cheap, unglazed 12″ brick tile from the garden section of your local home improvement […]
A simple gift that is fun to make and fun to use is DIY Lip Balm. You can get as fancy as you want with this, or go simple. Either way, you have an organic gift that actually makes a number of gifts in a short time. Once you grab the ingredients you are set […]
Today’s DIY gifts idea is a super simple rope trivet. All you need is a few materials and about 15-20 minutes to make this beautiful and functional gift. This one’s so simple you could even get your kids involved in making it! Materials -Scissors -Glue (I used a hot glue gun, not good for kids) […]
