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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … 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.
Simple Living Challenge: What is Simple Living? If you had asked me this question 5 years ago I would have said that it is going without, making everything at home, and not being “normal.” Today however my answer is different. It comes from a greater understanding and a greater desire to live better while feeling […]
It is time for some fun Halloween crafts! We decorate with this craft for the home every year and love the feeling it brings to our home as we spend family time as we decorate. Spiders and the Halloween season go hand in hand, which is why this spooky spider platter is the perfect accent to […]
The following instructions for how to make homemade mozzarella cheese is a guest post from Matt at A Thrifty Mom. Well it’s Matt. My whole life I have been the type to try and figure things out for my self. I love trying to make things that many think is too hard. Well about 6-8 […]
