Category: Frugal
The Cost of a Homemade Happy Meal
I admitted to you that we had a problem eating out too much and one of the places that I have felt we spent far too many dollars over the years is McDonald’s. It is just down the road, it … Continue reading
Simplifying Your Grocery Day Podcast & Resource List
A HUGE thank you to Aviva Goldfarb for joining us this week on MomAdvice Simplified. I hope you can take a half hour out of your day to listen to Aviva’s advice on simplifying your grocery day. Aviva has some … Continue reading
MomAdvice Simplified: Simplifying Grocery Day
On MomAdvice Simplified, my weekly podcast for moms, I will be speaking with Aviva Goldfarb on simplifying our grocery day. Aviva is the author of the book, “The Six O’Clock Scramble” and founder of TheScramble.com and I am sure she … Continue reading
Play It Again, Momma: Getting to Know Your Bread Machine
You have been talking about bread machines and making bread. I am interested in doing this since I am home all the time and I love fresh bread. I was at the Goodwill and saw many of them and they … Continue reading
Day 28: ‘Tis the Final Day of No Spend! Rejoice!
I am so proud of our family and what we have accomplished on this No Spend Challenge. I can tell you that we spent $55 overall for the month. $10 was spent on my trip to Blissdom and $45 was … Continue reading
Day 12: Shopping Day is Finally Here
I never did use my free coffee coupon at the airport and decided to save it as my reward for good grocery shopping. I love to give myself a little reward for staying on budget. It is usually a giant … Continue reading
Gardening for Fall
My flowerbeds have been looking a little tired. The long dry spell left my beds dried out and the Day Lilies were taking over the beds with their dried out leaves. It was time for some fall sprucing. I just … Continue reading
Tip #36 For Reducing Your Grocery Budget
Today I provided a list of 35 Ways to Save on Your Grocery Budget that I hope will be really helpful for families. I want to add a #36 though that I know would make your day… how about free … Continue reading
35 Ways to Save on Your Grocery Budget
With grocery prices rising and package sizes shrinking, it can be difficult to stay within your grocery budget. Here are 35 steps towards improving your grocery budget and making the most of your money. 1. Buy the least expensive ground … Continue reading
Vrooming Through Our Debt
Two envelopes came to us this week filled with two things that I had never seen before. No, in my entire life I have never held a title in my hand and I am now the owner of not one, … Continue reading
