Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget. When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t set yourself up for failure! Here are some tips … [Read more...]
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How Planning Ahead Can Help Save Money
Often, the key to saving money and enjoying yourself on a budget is to plan ahead. Getting some frugal events on the calendar for the next few weeks can help get you excited about saving money. Plus, with things planned in advance you’re less … [Read more...]
Spending Freeze Survival: Thriving with Our Ultimate Guide
What is a Spending Freeze? What is a spending freeze? To put it simply: no more unnecessary spending. You’re not allowed to spend money on anything but necessities. Use up the food you have in your cupboards. Your grocery budget is now limited to … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Craft: Magnetic Chore Chart
Start the new year off with a new chore routine for your kids. Make a magnetic chore chart using these dollar store supplies. I found these star magnets and the magnetic whiteboard in the school supply aisle at Dollar Tree. They also had circle … [Read more...]
Black Friday Shopping Tips: Super Saving Strategies
Black Friday Shopping Tips For many people, shopping is just as much a part of Thanksgiving weekend as turkey and pumpkin pie. In fact, last year more than 140 million shoppers hit stores on Black Friday alone. Besides being the first day of the … [Read more...]
Homemade Natural Cleaners: Vinegar
Vinegar wins our homemade frugal cleaners award, hands-down. It's got natural disinfecting properties, which make it safe to use around little ones and perhaps best of all - it's really inexpensive! Creative Uses for Vinegar: Combine … [Read more...]