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 →
Food is typically a big part of the family’s budget and finding ways to stretch your family food budget can feel like a mystery. Check out some of these ways in which you can stretch your family food budget without losing your sanity. … Continue reading →
Do you love to camp with as many outdoor supplies as you can? Camping doesn’t have to be an expensive adventure; in fact, you can enjoy the great outdoors for next to nothing with these outdoor supplies. The trick is getting creative and learning a … Continue reading →
There are some container gardening ideas that can make a big difference in how well your garden grows.It can be a tricky balance to hit depending on what your growing and what types of soil and fertilizer you need. Whether you are growing … Continue reading →
Knowing the difference between need and want is so hard! That is because it is super hard to differentiate what is a need and what is a want. I am always re-evaluating what the needs and wants list are for me and my family. To know what the … 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.
Classic banana bread recipes are sometimes hard to come by. Especially when you need a dairy free recipe. I have found a way to have the super moist texture of classic banana bread with oil rather than butter. And it is SO easy too! When I was younger My grandma and I would make this […]
Learning how to cook from scratch can be a very easy process if you break it down. It is definitely a process. One, that for a lot of people, happens over time. There is no need to rush the process or to thing you have to jump in with 2 feet if you are going […]
This Italian Broccoli and Pasta Salad Recipe is to die for! It is simple too which makes it even better! I love to make it for parties and picnics. It is filling so it could be used as a main dish or a side. It is the best cold pasta salad recipe I have ever made.
