Are you looking for tips for having a budget friendly fall wedding? Did you know more than 30% of weddings are held in the fall months? It’s becoming more and more popular for those wanting an outdoor wedding or rustic themed wedding. The … Continue reading →
So I have a beef with stuffed peppers. They are too tall. And hard to eat. Do you just bite into it and risk everything falling out? Use a fork to eat it? Do you cut it up and eat it by bites? Therefore I need to introduce... Walking Mexican … Continue reading →
Ralphs can be a great place to shop with their Ralphs low prices and their Ralphs fuel rewards program! They can create the perfect combo of savings. But it important to know what to look for and how to shop at Ralphs so you can make the most of … Continue reading →
Have you ever made this copycat chicken bake recipe? When I was younger, I had to go off dairy for a while. This meant no Costco chicken bakes. However, I LOVED them. So I had to make a way for me to get the same taste without the stuff I could … Continue reading →
Budgeting tips can help you be a better financial manager. But making a budget can be a very hard thing when you are just starting out. You write down your home budget and you say you're going to follow through but it never seems to happen. … 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.
As I looked at our budget to see where else we could cut costs to save more money, there was 1 thing I had to constantly be asking myself. Is this a NEED or a WANT. I had to do some searching within myself, but I realized that we had a lot of wants labeled […]
Since I was married I have always made dinner with the exception of a few times we went out to eat. It was just normal for me to do it because that is what my mother did and her mother taught her. I never realized how much people are willing to spend so they don’t […]
Cleaning the toilet again? I know the feeling…I get it! It’s not fun, we all dread it, but you don’t have to anymore with this easy homemade toilet cleaner! For years I have been making my own homemade cleaners to encourage my boys to live a more sustainable lifestyle. When I happened across this toilet […]
