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. […]
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Beef Shish Kabob Quick Dinner For Two
Our family loves Beef Shish Kabobs! They are a great dinner 2 or any size family. The best part about kabobs is that you can put on your own veggies and they can be whatever you would like. This recipe is simple and easy and great for small families! Quick Beef Shish Kabob Recipe […]
Frugal Baked Apples Recipe
This week on A Season of Cooking I am talking about apple recipes. A little known fact about me, I am allergic to fresh apples. I can’t eat them without my throat swelling up. I know scary! So why would I want to do apples for this weeks ingredient? Easy, I LOVE them. I know […]
Frugal Gift Box Idea
If you need a few boxes and don’t want to spend a dime on them this is for you. A friend of mine showed me this and I thought it was the most genius idea ever! You can do this with any size box and it looks so much nicer then just using that box […]
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 […]
Family Road Trip Checklist When Traveling on a Budget + Free Printable
If you have ever been on a family road trip, you know how easy it is to forget things. Forgetting things causes you to spend way too much money grabbing stuff as you can on your trip. That is why a checklist is essential to preparation and packing. I always find myself doing a mental […]