Whether you have a family, or you are single it is important to make a personal financial wellness plan. Creating a personal financial plan will help you to have goals and a direction to move towards. This is also going to be something that helps … Continue reading →
When I was young Christmas cookie ornaments were one of my favorite traditions. Not only are they fun to make, but they were also fun to eat! We would make big batches of cookies and sit together and decorate the cookies. Some of them would … Continue reading →
This is our baby. Our 1 and only car. Since the time we were married, we have been a one-car family. We choose to do that to save money. We live in central CA. In a place that doesn't have lots of public transit, and the transit we do have … Continue reading →
One of my favorite recipes is stuffed bell peppers with ground turkey and vegetables! It has always been a dish that leaves me full but not heavy feeling. I also love that it gets me lots of vegetables! We searched high and low for a … Continue reading →
Purchasing a home is possibly the largest event that you will make in your lifetime. Everyone is always looking for ways to save money when building a house because making the decision to build a home adds a large amount of complexity to the … 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.
Ornaments can be used in many ways during the holiday’s. Ornament art can be used in many places in your home to make the holiday’s a more bright place. If you do holiday parties it is important to have a lot of variety but also a theme. I love the idea of using ornaments in […]
When I had to go dairy free and soy free with my daughter a few years ago I found this great easy macaroni meatball recipe that was easy dinner idea and really yummy. To add to the greatness of it, the kids loved it too! It is always nice to find and easy meatball recipe […]
Shopping at Thrift Stores For Spring Fashion Shortly after having my baby I took an hour or so and went out to my favorite thrift store, Savers, and took some pics of items that would make good outfits for the spring. Most of these items are $5.99 or less so you could easily make a […]
