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If you are like me you love Valentine’s Day. There is nothing like decorating the house with love in mind. This heart shaped Valentines garland is a super-easy way to decorate and get your kids involved in the fun!
I love doing decor projects with my kids. For one, they are learning and using their hands to make crafts, but also because I love seeing the sense of accomplishment as they make this heart shaped Valentine countdown chain garland.
Dating doesn’t have to be expensive. These cheap date ideas for couples are a perfect way to have fun together on a budget! These ideas are a great way to show you love without breaking the bank. After all, showing someone you care is really from your heart not from your pocketbook.
Loving to save money has nothing to do with your income. Whether you are paying off debt or just frugally minded like me, these cheap date ideas will make your heartbeat while keeping your money where you want it.
We save money year-round. But I love to save money on holidays too so these would make great ideas for a budget date for any holiday or anniversary!
If you are like me, last-minute easy DIY Halloween decorations make up a majority of your decorating. I am not sure why but it seems that Halloween sneaks up on me. You would think because it comes on the same day every year that I would be able to do it, but I don’t.
These DIY Halloween decorations you have in your home are perfect for adding to your haunted house party supplies. You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to decorate your home with fun and unique items for the holiday. Grab some basic items from around the house and create a fun Halloween themed home.
Fall is coming and that means the best fall road trip destinations are in store. The cool air, the amazing smells, and the beautiful red, yellow, brown and orange leaves will soon start to happen! Bonfires, apples, and pumpkin EVERYTHING are coming too.
When I say everything, I do mean everything! Last year I even saw pumpkin funnel cake! So with that, there come some great fall destinations that you do NOT want to miss if you are traveling out West or in the Midwest this fall!
Sometimes the idea of having to cook more at home can be a very daunting task. Most people who eat take out often, think they would never have time to do it.
Since I was married I have always made dinner with the exception of a few times we went out to eat. It was just normal for me to do it because that is what my mother did and her mother did.
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.
Bartering and negotiating are two skills that seem to have gone to the wayside for so many, but they both as useful to a savvy businessperson as the budget minded mom or dad. Developing the ability to hold your own during negotiations or while bartering your way to a desired item or outcome takes some […]
How To Extreme Coupon Shop: How To Shop With Coupons And Kids Be sure to check out all 10 steps to learn How To Coupon One of the most challenging parts of coupon shopping has to be when you have to juggle kids, coupons, groceries and money. And it usually happens to have a bump […]
Easy Mashed Potato and Ham Soup Dinner I decided to have some soup when it started to get cooler. My husband loves creamy soups so I decided to try a new easy dinner idea. As I started looking at the recipe I realized I didn’t have 1/2 the ingredients. So I decided I would make […]
