I am going to tell you a secret.... you ready??? I hate exercise! There I said it! I hate exercise. I get that exercise is how to improve your health and all, but there is nothing about it that is fun to me. Despite how I feel about it, It … Continue reading →
Budgeting can be intimidating and stressful. You are questioning how to make a monthly budget and wondering if your budget is enough for what you need. The hardest part of creating a budget is the actual creation of the budget. Facing the … Continue reading →
It’s no secret that CrossFit workouts at home have seen tremendous popularity in the last few years. Many people are drawn to the challenge that CrossFit presents and the relative ease of learning the exercises that make up a workout. … Continue reading →
Valentines is a fun time of year and a really simple one to decorate for. Homemade Valentine decorations don't have to be complicated or take a lot of time. Some paper and some ideas go a long way! While I am not the craftiest person I have found … Continue reading →
Cable TV. It can be a blessing and a curse. I mean who doesn’t love to sit down and relax while watching a Hallmark movie or an episode of Fixer Upper? But it can be really expensive to pay every month and everyone is always looking for how to … Continue reading →
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.
Almost a year ago I was going through one of the hardest times of my life. We all have hard times periodically in our life, right? But a year ago about this time, the clouds started to part and lots of fist pumps were going on. We survived. You never think it’s going to be […]
This is the easiest recipe you will ever find! These taste great too! It is a great recipe to use when you have all those cake mixes stocked up in your house! Free or nearly free cake mixes of course. Try it for dessert for your family this weekend. Blueberry Squares 1 package […]
This year you can easily enjoy keeping these New Year’s resolutions that aren’t health focused. Not only will they help you to improve your life, but they will also improve the lives of those around you. A resolution is anything you want to change to improve an area of your life. These tips are great […]
