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 →
Car insurance is a "need" if you have a car. You must have auto insurance to cover you because accidents happen and you have family and friends to take care of. But who wants to pay a fortune on insurance rates? Car insurance premiums are … 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.
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 is something that is important […]
Since it is time to plan the container and raised bed gardens, I thought you guys may like an idea for a fairy garden… My daughter would die if we had this.
The other night I had plans to make some plain old mashed potatoes from scratch. But I decided I wanted something more. So I began to experiment with them and I ended up making a great side!!! I am excited to share this with you and see how you like it. 8-10 small – small […]
