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Using a Meal Plan to Save Money On Groceries
The first step to save money on groceries is having a plan. Without a plan, nothing works as well, and you end up spending more than you want to. When I started meal planning I had been married about four months and I had never done it or known anyone that did it. I was…

How To Save Money On Eye Care
Medical expences are always costly if you don’t have insurance. One thing a lot of insurance companies don’t cover are eye glasses or contacts. Most will cover the office visit to see the doctor, but don’t cover the costs after that. When my husband needed glasses we were stuck paying for them. We have great…

11 Must Have Tools and Gadgets for Cooking on a Budget
Cooking on a budget can be a challenge sometimes. Especially when you kitchen isn’t stocked with the tools you need to cook from scratch. Here are my top picks to tools I use regularly in my kitchen that help me to cook on a budget. Each of these have many uses in our house and…




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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.