Sometimes the idea of having to cook more at home can be a very daunting task. Most people who eat take out often, think they would never have time to do it. Since I was married I have always made dinner with the exception of a few times we went … Continue reading →
If you have ever been on a family road trip, you know how easy it is to forget things. Forgetting things causes you to spend way too much money grabbing stuff as you can on your trip. That is why a checklist is essential to preparation and … Continue reading →
I am the type of person who requires gifts to mean something. Sometimes it can be hard to find a good gift because of that. I am also the type of person who loves a well thought out date night once a month. While trying to come up with gift … Continue reading →
If you want to save big money on your food budget, you will want to learn how to coupon. The methods of shopping combined with the coupons will save you so much money! … Continue reading →
When you use lots of whole foods in your meals, it can sometimes be hard to know the best way to save money on food. But I have found that saving money on food can be easy if you have the right frame of mind. Sometimes it takes a little creativity, … 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 was searching through Pintrest and I saw this genius idea to make a a headband holder out of an oatmeal canister! I love how they use paper, the canister and an old Candle holder to make something super functional and super cute. With 3 girls in our house this is definitely going to be […]
Have you ever made a gumdrop ornament? The dollar store has a great selection of supplies that can be used for all of your holiday craftings and DIY Christmas ornaments. If you are looking for a fun and frugal ornament idea, your dollar store has everything you need. Below, you will find a perfect example […]
When I first started cooking stuffed peppers, I wanted to explore all the different types of recipes and grains to go in them. One of the first ones I tried was stuffed peppers with couscous. I decided on couscous because my husband likes it and it is easy for me to work with. To get […]
