Valentines is a fun time of year and a really simple one to decorate for. Homemade Valentine decorations don't have to be complicated or take a lot of time. Some paper and some ideas go a long way! While I am not the craftiest person I have found … Continue reading →
Cable TV. It can be a blessing and a curse. I mean who doesn’t love to sit down and relax while watching a Hallmark movie or an episode of Fixer Upper? But it can be really expensive to pay every month and everyone is always looking for how to … Continue reading →
Car insurance is a "need" if you have a car. You must have auto insurance to cover you because accidents happen and you have family and friends to take care of. But who wants to pay a fortune on insurance rates? Car insurance premiums are … Continue reading →
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 … 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 promised you a while back some new pictures of my garden this year as I am doing a few different things. So here it is. I have some growth of veggie already and can’t wait to get more. We had a couple scares of Fungus this year form the cold, wet weather. The heat […]
I am going to tell you a secret…. you ready??? I hate exercise! There I said it! I hate exercise. I get that exercise is how to improve your health and all, but there is nothing about it that is fun to me. Despite how I feel about it, It is something that is important […]
This is an old family recipe and something I LOVED as a kid. This recipe is a great way to stretch you meat further while keeping everyone happy! Porcupine Meatballs: Quick Easy Dinners Ingredients Instructions Mix Meat and spices together and either stuff a pepper cut in 1/2 or make it into meatballs Place them […]
