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How to Update Your Fall Capsule Wardrobe On A Budget
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 and think new outfits are out of reach….

How We Do It: Yearly and Bi-Yearly Savings Account
If you are new to the series and you want to read the beginning of the story, see HERE. It is always the hardest to plan for the yearly and bi-yearly bills in your budget. If you decide to do a monthly amount to save up for them, how do you keep yourself from spending…

11 Must Have Tools and Gadgets for Cooking on a Budget
Cooking on a budget can be a challenge sometimes. Especially when you kitchen isn’t stocked with the tools you need to cook from scratch. Here are my top picks to tools I use regularly in my kitchen that help me to cook on a budget. Each of these have many uses in our house and…




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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.