Who says making nutritious meals for your family has to be expensive? It's amazing what you can get for under $50 at Aldi. No clipping coupons required! On a recent trip, I got all these goodies for just $44, which was enough food to feed my family … [Read more...]
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Frugal Staycation and Daytrip Ideas
Frugal Staycation and Daytrip Ideas With any vacation, it’s not so much the state you’re in as it is the state of mind that you’re in that makes a difference. Even if you're short on cash this summer, you can create the feeling that you’ve gotten … [Read more...]
DIY: Square Foot Garden
When I was growing up, my parents were avid gardeners. They grew tomatoes, rows of sweet corn, radishes, rhubarb, and all sorts of other things which would get frozen, canned or simply eaten up at the end of the growing season. Even today, Dad can … [Read more...]
Easter Crafts: Bunny S’mores in a Jar
This S'mores in a Jar craft makes a great hostess or springtime gift for a teacher and is a fun way to use Marshmallow Easter Peeps. They're adorable, and very easy! 1. Take one sleeve of graham crackers and crush to make crumbs 2. Layer 1/2 - 2/3 … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Piñata
You can make an Easter Egg Piñata for under $5 using a large balloon, candy, tissue paper and some things you probably already have around the house. Kids love to work on this project, and if they're at home on Spring Break it's a great way to … [Read more...]
Photo Crafts: Homemade Valentine Card Idea
Make a Homemade Photo Valentine Card When it comes to Valentine's Day Cards, It doesn't get much less expensive than a 4x6 print. Almost every place you'd pick up prints, Walgreens, Walmart, Target - occasionally offer coupon codes to use in … [Read more...]