One of the things that must be done but costs quite a bit each time is hair cuts. everyone needs them and they really help a person to feel good about themselves. If you can learn how to cut hair yourself it can completely cut out an expense or help to stretch your money further. […]
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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We Set Up our Life To Be Debt Free
We never imagined we would be going to law school when we married 9 years ago. Heck, we didn’t even know it was in the plans for us 5 years ago. When we were married we knew we were going to have a family and we knew we were going to finish our bachelors degrees. […]
My garden!!!
I decided to do a garden this year in front of our apartment. I didn’t have much space so I thought I would only do a few plants but as I started to look online at what was available for me to do I found a great site about Square Foot Gardening. I never knew you could do […]
5 Easy Beef Stuffed Pepper Recipes
Stuffed Peppers were on sale this week at Kroger stores. When I saw how much they were and the ingredients that were in them I realized that there are much better tasting options out there. Check out there 5 beef stuffed pepper recipes that are quick, easy and tastes really good! Walking Mexican Stuffed Peppers […]
7 Last-Minute Easy DIY Halloween Decorations You Have In Your Home
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 […]
10 Best Fall Road Trip Destinations On The West Coast And Midwest
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 […]
How To Cook More At Home So You Stop Eating Out
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 […]