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How We Do It: Think Outside The Box
One of the biggest ways we make ends meet is by thinking outside the box. There are so many things you can reuse or use in a different way than it was originally intended that helps to stretch your money further. A few of the things we do in our home to stretch our budget…

Save Money On Grocery Shopping By Reading Your Sales Flyer
Save Money On Grocery Shopping By Reading Your Sales Flyer There are many simple ways you can save money on groceries. One way that helps in saving money on groceries is to get to know how to read your sales flyer. As you get to know you sales flyer, it is important to know the…

Vons Just for U Personalized Savings Program
Just for U is a Vons personalized savings program for it’s shoppers! It is free to use and brings you additional discounts to help in your savings! This is the same program as the Safeway Just for you program if you are familiar with it as Vons is owned by the Safeway company. I can’t…




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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.