What Does Living a Simple Life Mean? Generally, simple living means leading a life with less stuff and fewer obligations than the average person. In a world where we all have a limited resources, it means being very intentional about how time and money get spent, as well as removing the excess to make more room […]
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Homemade Lip Balm
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 […]
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 […]
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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
How to Make Minnie Mouse Pancakes
My niece visited last weekend, and when I asked her what she wanted for breakfast she said, without missing a beat, “Minnie Mouse Pancakes.” Not wanting to disappoint, that’s what we did. While I’m not sure these are the cutest, best-ever Minnie Mouse pancakes, they made her happy and were easy to make. Plus, we […]
Egg Roll in a Bowl: Low-Carb Recipe
If you enjoy egg rolls but want an easy dish you can make in half an hour or less, this is it. It’s cheap, quick AND delicious! To make it more frugal, chop your own cabbage and carrots. To make it simpler, use a pre-bagged, pre-washed 16-ounce slaw kit and/or another bag of matchstick carrots. […]
Simple Kale and Quinoa Salad
Salad Ingredients: Kale, washed and chopped Roasted chickpeas Sun dried tomatoes Feta cheese crumbles Rainbow quinoa Kale and quinoa go really well together in almost any salad combo. The one I here has a Greek flavor profile, one that I fall back on quite frequently. View more of my Greek Salads here: Easy Summer Salads […]
How to Roast Chickpeas
The Wonderful Chickpea Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a legume that’s packed with fiber and protein – along with nutrients like folate and manganese. That’s not their only bragging right, they’re also extremely frugal. You can get them dried and bagged for a buck or two, and soften them by soaking like you […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Home Grocery Delivery from ALDI via the Instacart App
I love shopping at ALDI for my groceries because of their value. Through product and process streamlining, ALDI is able to offer quality products at prices significantly less than their competitors. So, a couple weeks ago I was excited to see that I was able to now get groceries delivered from ALDI via the Instacart app. I […]
Target Markdown Schedule 2018
Knowing Target’s Markdown Schedule is one of the best strategies for finding great deals at the popular retailer. When you’re shopping there, make sure you hit the departments noted below for fresh markdowns and deals. **TARGET MARKDOWN SCHEDULE UPDATED FOR 2018** Monday – Kids Clothing, Stationery, Books, Baby, Pets and Electronics Tuesday – Women’s Clothing, […]
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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 […]