Aren’t we all looking to save some money this time of year? I thought so. With that in mind, I’m…
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Frugal Living
Kids in the Kitchen: Hot Chocolate Mix Gifts
Frugal fun in the kitchen. Just four ingredients. Plus one or more children equal a fun time making hot chocolate…
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Helpful Habit: When do you shop?
A look at our week: 1. Notes tucked in Operation Christmas Child boxes | 2. Weather Kid & Junior Joker…
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Candy-labra: Candy Cane Candle Holder
One Friday night, Nana and I made candy cane candlestick holders. She found this neat project on The Mother Huddle….
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Gift idea: Slow Cooker Love
Only two years old and it’s changed my life. The slow cooker my in-laws gave me for Christmas. I didn’t…
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Fast Food for Slow Sundays: Nana’s Chicken and Dumplings
: Nana’s Chicken and Dumplings 1 hen (3-5 lbs) boiling, salted water 2 cups self-rising flour 1/4 cup shortening 3/4…
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October Potatofest at $5 Dinners
Our feeding the larger family ways will help you feed a crowd and take a break during the holidays! October…
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Homemade Wrapping Paper
Wrapping paper made that old-fashioned way. Oh, the money you can save making your own. Oh, the fun painting time…
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Homemade Paper Doll Costume: Frugal Living
I think this has to be my favorite Pinterest find yet! I showed it to Middle Girl and she took…
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Savings with Homemade Hummus at $5 Dinners
Raise your hand if you love hummus. Yes, yes, lots of folks out there. Me too! Ok. How many of…
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Frugal Living: Homemade Wheat Thins
Yep! Can you believe it? I made homemade wheat thins. What prompted me was not only my addiction to these…
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Finding Frugal at Sam’s Noggin
I used to be able to point to one or two really big things that have made a difference in…
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Homemade Handprint Beach Crab T-Shirt
With a make-your-own souvenir t-shirt you can save money (whatever the cost of souvenir t-shirts are x seven family members)….
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