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 →
One of my favorite things to make in the winter with leftover taco meat is to make this quick and easy taco soup recipe! This is a great make ahead and freezer recipe to have on hand! Sometimes I make a huge stock pot of this taco soup recipe and … Continue reading →
It is time for some fun Halloween crafts! We decorate with this craft for the home every year and love the feeling it brings to our home as we spend family time as we decorate. Spiders and the Halloween season go hand in hand, which is why … Continue reading →
The Best Stuffed Peppers are easy to make and don't take all day. Stuffed Peppers are a great dish for all kinds of occasions. This easy stuffed pepper recipe may be simple to make, but they are far from simple on the palette! This easy stuffed … Continue reading →
Do you have a fall capsule wardrobe? Fall is here and that means, cool weather, changing leaves, pumpkins, and apples as far as the eye can see and of course, a new fall wardrobe! I bet many of you have a very limited budget for your fall wardrobe … 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.
If you missed Part one of the series, you can read about it here: Part 1 I left off the story as we were living off a small income and needing to save money. We had 1 child and with diapers and everything we were spending a fortune. I realized at this point that If […]
Disney has a new movie coming out October 5 that looks like a really cute movie! It is written by Tim Burton who did “Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Alice in Wonderland.” The movie is going to be called “Frankenweenie”. Disney just released some new activity sheets you can download and print off! super cute Halloween […]
One of the biggest myths in saving money is that you have to give up everything you love. How many budget experts or debt reduction specialists have told you to just give up your Starbucks each week and you’ll have money in the bank? While you can certainly save a ton of money by not […]
