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 be … 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 vegetable and … 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.
Have you ever wanted to create an indoor vegetable garden? I had never heard about this until I saw someone making one. I think this is a great idea if you live in a small space or a place with no outdoor space.
Managing accounts is the first step to getting your finances in order. I know accounts are really sacred in families, but you have to keep track of this information somewhere. I know that when we started keeping better track of our money, we wanted to make sure both of us had access to all […]
photo credit: rynosoft Saving Money on Groceries Without Coupons Do you want to save money without using coupons? While I LOVE coupons and use them all the time, I have had many people tell me that they don’t have time for them or they really just need to learn the strategy of shopping at grocery […]
