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.
Thanks to Cottonelle for sponsoring this post So for the last 3 years, we have been living in a 950 square feet duplex that had one VERY SMALL ally shaped bathroom. We had 5 of the 6 of us who were using that toilet each morning. This created a little bit of a lesson in […]
Autumn is a beautiful season, with it’s changing colors, cooler weather and home baked treats. I love all the fall home decor ideas that other have, but sometimes with birthday parties, school starting, and sports and Robotics, it is impossible for me to find the time to do much of anything.
photo credit: Tetra Pak If you are new to this series you may want to start at the beginning HERE. While each tip is separate and you can do just one, when you combine all the tips, you will save the most. When we first started cutting back on any eating out, it was so […]
