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How to Get Cheap Airfare in the Shortest Time Possible
Let’s face it over the last couple of years it has become really hard to get cheap airfare, right? In fact, it is often cheaper to drive, but sometimes flying is what you have to do. So you end up spending hour after hour looking for cheap flights or discounts, so you save on airfare…
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How to Stretch Your Family Food Budget Without Eating Rice And Beans
Are you looking for how to stretch your family food budget? Our food budget has started to get out of control. I am trying to reign it in to be more in line with our budget and the needs of my family. Here are the simple ways I am stretching our money without having rice and beans every night! The list includes ideas for saving money on food in the home and while you are shopping at the supermarket.
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7 Healthy Alternatives to Valentines Day Treats
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and that means lots of Valentine day treats. It seems as though this time of year is filled with chocolate and sweet treats, but the good news is, there are healthy treats that can be used as alternatives. You don’t always have to give candy themed gifts and to…



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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.






