Without a doubt, fall is my favorite season. I love everything about it – the color of the leaves, the scent of a hot apple crisp, the crispness of the weather. And, not to be forgotten, I love all things pumpkin! Now I have made pumpkin cakes and pumpkin pies, but this fall I decided…
Halloween is just a few short weeks away! If you’d like to keep things frugal and homemade this year, I’ve got a lovely round-up of 15 different inexpensive, DIY Halloween costumes for kids for you to check out! Just click on the link below to be directed to the blog who’s put together the tutorial….
I recently launched a new spring series called Frugal Gardening. You can watch for new posts in this series each Monday and Friday and an update on my own garden each Tuesday. In case you missed them, you can go back and read previous posts and updates on my Frugal Gardening page. Building a Tee-Pee Trellis: Step…
Shopping for shoes from the comfort of your home can save you time and money. Not only will you keep more cash in your pocket, but you’ll also have a better selection than what you’ll find at most brick-and-mortar shoe stores. If you sign up for cash-back shopping services, you can even earn a little…
Getting free Hulu sounds like a pretty sweet deal. But is it legal? You bet it is. And it’s good news, especially if you’ve already cut cable to save on your monthly expenses. Without Hulu, how else can you keep up with Brooklyn-Nine-Nine or Baker’s Dozen? If you love streaming your favorite network TV shows…
Costco is a great place to shop if you are budget conscious. You can save money on food, alcohol and more. And some articles say there are ways to get a Costco membership for free. Because although Costco is great for saving money, the catch is in the membership fee. That fee can range from…
I’ve been hard at work on a 12-part series I’m calling Please Pass the Fruitcake. And I do mean HARD at work. People, I hope you’re appreciating these posts. Most of the recipes I’m featuring involve at least several hours of work (if not days), translating strange recipes and ingredients, and multiple trips to the store….
I love strawberry shortcake! It’s delicious, easy to assemble, and makes me think of summer. I decided to play on this popular dessert by turning it into a parfait. The beauty of this recipe is that you can prep the individual portions ahead of time and refrigerate them to save on serving time. Warning though,…
While my husband and I enjoy going out to eat, the costs can add up pretty quickly. This is why we’ve figured out ways we can eat out without breaking the bank. If you’re looking to cut costs but don’t want to give up eating out, I have a few tips that will save you…
WARNING: Gross mildew pictures ahead. If you are eating or are overly sensitive to disgusting things, you might want to skip this post. For awhile now, I’ve been really discouraged about my shower. You know you try this product or that to clean it, but it just NEVER looks clean? Well, that’s why I got…