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Shopping On A Budget
Shopping on a Budget If you’re like me, shopping is not only fun, it’s therapeutic. But therapeutic shopping comes at a cost, quite literally. Since I’m currently on a budget I’ve had to learn to think outside the box. Learning how to save money and cutting back isn’t always easy, but here are some simple…
Guest Post: Using Your Leftovers Well
I think we all know that eating leftovers is the number one frugal food tip; it’s the best way to stretch the contents of your fridge, and therefore your grocery budget, and the more responsible way to consume food. Lately, I’ve found myself surprised at the meals that are concocted from my seemingly bare refrigerator…

10 Easy Ideas For Christmas Decorating On A Budget
Are you looking for easy ideas for Christmas decorating on a budget? Christmas is a super fun time of year. If you are like me, you love to decorate for the holidays! But you need some cheap Christmas decorating ideas to make the money you have stretch to be the best cheap Christmas decorations you can.




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Hey!!!! I am Melissa! I am a mother and wife that loves to live frugally, spend time with my family and help others. I think love goes a long way and respect goes even further. I am real on this site because life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. You’re not alone through all this and I want you to feel right at home. Join me in the ups and downs of frugal life and raising a family in a time where choosing the right isn’t always popular.