Winter weather is here, and so is cold weather and cracked lips. Here’s a fun DIY Lip Balm project you can do in less than half an hour. The result is a rich, hydrating balm for yourself and others to give as gifts. Homemade Lip Balm (Like Burt’s Bees) Supplies: All the supplies are available […]
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Simple Living
Simple Formula for Living: Free Printable
Recently while researching the internet for simple living techniques and strategies, I stumbled upon this Simple Formula for Living. It says it originated in a Quaker newsletter, but I can’t find evidence to back that up. If you know where it came from, let me know! Regardless of its origin, liked it. So, I typed […]
Simplifying Christmas: 13 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
Christmas isn’t just the most wonderful time of the year, it’s often the most stressful. When the busyness of the season takes away from its meaning, you know it’s time to simplify. But what should you give up? You don’t want to come across as a scrooge, right? During the holidays, less is truly more– […]
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Saving Money
New Wellness Icons in the Target Grocery Aisles
Attention, Target Shoppers: If you notice new wellness icons popping up in your grocery aisles, you might need some additional explanation. I saw them just yesterday, and while terms like “vegan,” “organic,” and “gluten-free” seem pretty straightforward, I wondered what, exactly, the more ambiguous labels of “nutritious” and “responsible” meant. Here’s your cheat sheet, according […]
Food
Best Homemade Chex Mix Recipes
Sure, you could buy the bagged Chex Mix at the store, but making it at home is easier, less expensive and tastes a lot better! Plus, there are so many different variations on this classic recipe that you can truly customize it to your taste. Pretzels and crackers even come in fun holiday shapes during […]
Powdered Sugar Dainties
This Christmas Cookie recipe comes from my grandmother. I grew up eating them, my mom still makes them and I also make them every year. It wouldn’t be Christmas without them. They’re super-simple, and only have a few simple ingredients, most of which I typically always have on hand. I’ve seen them called Mexican […]
Instant Pot Cabbage Soup
With this recipe, you get all the flavor of a soup that has been simmering for hours, in a fraction of the time. This cabbage soup recipe is low-carb, low-calorie, and actually super-cheap. I made it with what I had at home because it’s also extremely versatile. I was out of regular white onions and […]
How to Make Homemade Extracts
Making extracts at home is fun, and saves quite a bit of money. While the cost depends on the supplies you use, most homemade extracts are less than half the price of their store-bought counterparts. Make extra to give as gifts! If you do, keep in mind that extracts take 5-6 weeks to fully develop, […]
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Parenting
Cheap Baby Stuff: Saving Money
As a parent, you want the best for your baby. The truth is you really don’t need much of what is marketed to you at all. But, for the things you really do need… here are some ways to save money and get it cheap! Saving Money on Baby Gear So much of the […]
The Brave Art of Motherhood
The Brave Art of Motherhood I rarely do book reviews as part of my work with Mommysavers, but that may need to change. I’m a voracious reader, and I often get asked about my favorite books. I can’t think of a better book to kick off a book review section than this one by a […]
Family Fun
Rice Krispies Christmas Tree Pops
Add a bit of green food color to your Rice Krispies Treats to make these cute Rice Krispies Christmas Trees! Add a cake pop stick if you choose. Plus, the cutting method makes them really fast and easy to make. Rice Krispies Christmas Trees 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package regular marshmallows or 4 cups […]
Simplifying Christmas: 13 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
Christmas isn’t just the most wonderful time of the year, it’s often the most stressful. When the busyness of the season takes away from its meaning, you know it’s time to simplify. But what should you give up? You don’t want to come across as a scrooge, right? During the holidays, less is truly more– […]
Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas: Turkey Brownies
If you’re looking for a cute chocolate turkey treat for Thanksgiving that’s easy to make and fun to display, look no further. These chocolate turkey brownies are as delicious as they are adorable! If you’re in a hurry, a box mix and prepared frosting can be substituted for the recipe below. I started with […]
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Travel
Couple Goals: Real Ideas for Building Relationships in 2019
#CoupleGoals When you search the #couplegoals or #relationshipgoals hashtag on Instagram, you will find lots of cute, fun ideas – most of them for young dating couples. Fun is truly important to every relationship, but so are other things like forming rituals, habit, and building intimacy. And, if you’re not a newlywed anymore, your life may […]
Cheap Airfare: How to Save Money on Tickets and Travel
Our family has done a lot of traveling over the years. And, being as frugal as we are — we’ve discovered more than a few ways to save money on airfare. If you have any to add, please drop them in the comments! How to Find Cheap Flights If you can be flexible with your […]
10 Frugal Camping Hacks (Cost: FREE-$5)
Camping is is pretty much the definition of a frugal family vacation. If you already have the gear, it’s way cheaper than a hotel and there are campsites everywhere from outside amusement parks or even by the beach. Here are some neat camping hacks that may come in handy during your next camping trip. What’s […]
18 Awesome Freebies at Disney Parks
Sure Disney vacations can be pretty pricey. However there are MANY ways to save money without taking away the quality of your vacation. In fact, Disney sometimes goes out of their way to make your vacation better with these FREEBIES: All Disney Park Guests FREE park maps. There are available in several languages and can […]