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6 Awesome Black Friday Shopping Tips for Walmart
Black Friday shopping is a tradition in our house. It started the first year we were married when we got our first TV for $100 after standing in line for 6 hours. We now use it to get gifts for the kids and each other. We always make a plan and divide and conquer. Our…
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12 Ingredient Substitution Tips Frugal Recipes Use
Have you ever been cooking a recipe and realize your out of something you need? It happens to me ALL the time! Cooking and baking can call for some special ingredients that can add up quickly and do a number on your wallet. But how can you enjoy these recipes without spending a whole lot?…
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Christmas Sweets: Easy Christmas Oreo Cookie Pops Recipe
“Christmas time is here…… Happiness and cheer……” -Charlie Brown You know you sang that as you read it! *high five!* Christmas time is my FAVORITE time of year. Aside from all the Christmas sweets like these Christmas Oreo cookie pops recipe, I love how people are brought together in the spirit of love and giving…



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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.






