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Food Storage Friday: Storing Perishables
One thing that doesn’t get talked about a lot of how to store perishables so you get the most out of them. This can be tricky as there are so many different things that go bad at different times. I have a few generic suggestions that can be applied to most things. Produce: All but…
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Simple Living Challenge Day 7: Controlling Toys
Toy Organization One of the hardest things with having kids is that it is SO hard to get the toys under control. No matter how fast you clean there is always a big mess of them somewhere in your house while the kids are awake. I decided with this move that I was going to…
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5 Tip for Successful Bartering
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…
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.
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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.
