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 →
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 →
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.
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 made into Christmas cookie ornaments and others would be […]
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 reality of your spending and where it is going is the most stressful […]
So after hours of contractions… wait no, that isn’t what happened. I only had an 8 hour start to finish labor this time. last one was 10 and the one before that was 12 hours. I hadn’t anticipated it being so short or me progressing so fast. So I stayed home as long as I […]
