For the month of October, I’m revisiting how to get started using coupons. Since I started this journey several years ago, I’ve watched lots of changes in the couponing world. I’ve found myself change my opinion on certain topics, shift some of the deals I share here, and adjust my own shopping. Therefore, I wanted…
Are you new to couponing, or maybe you want to develop a better system for doing it? This post is all about the best way to organize coupons, but please make sure to check out my How to Use Coupons page for morestep-by-step posts on getting started with coupons. Coupon Organization: What NOT to Do You want to…
Amazon has announced that it will start its Black Friday sales on November 16th this year – the Friday before the “actual” Black Friday event of Friday, November 23rd. There will be an entire week of hot sales and deals. I personally adore Amazon for holiday shopping. In many cases, you can snag prices lower…
Would you believe I’ve never canned? Oh, I’ve had intentions of canning. I have a decent-sized garden and I even bought a couple of books about canning. But quite frankly, I was a little overwhelmed. So many steps, so many things I needed (or so I thought), so many warnings such as “follow instructions exactly…
Are you a Costco member? If so, I have a great freebie to share with you – it’s a Baby Essentials pack and it includes the following items: In order to claim the freebie you must be a Costco member and fill out the short online form (click the “Free Sample” link on the page…
Dandelion. Probably one of those invasive “weeds” that gives you grief to see in your yard. But did you know that dandelions are actually an amazing source of nutrition and even medicine? It’s true! All parts of the dandelion are edible, and are jam packed with vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C, iron, calcium and…
One way you can save money on your groceries is to plan meals based on what you’re finding on sale for a given week. Last week, I shared with you about some hot deals I spotted at Albertsons: I picked up $1.79/lb boneless, skinless chicken breast; buy one, get one free tortilla, and Essential Everyday…
Did you know making your own soap is easy and inexpensive to do? I’ve written about making your own soap before (back in my homesteading series), but wanted to share another idea for making your own gardener’s soap. This soap contains salt, which is excellent for helping to remove that deep grit that gets in…
I have spent hours over the last week brainstorming 2013 goals (household, career, family, health) and am finding so many wonderful free resources! I wanted to share some of them with you. Books & Ebooks on Organizing and Simple Living Getting it Together: your guide to setting up a home management system that works. FREE…
Looking for a simple but beautiful gift using nature’s beauty? This microwave pressed flower tutorial will help you out! Microwave Pressed Flower Tutorial If you’re looking for something easy, inexpensive, and beautiful to make with the kids for Mom, Grandma, or another special person, I have an idea for you: pressed flowers! If you’re on…