It's so exciting! That moment you look down see that plus sign or the two pink lines or even the word, "pregnant." It's like no other moment in the world. Shortly after the excitement comes the worry. There are so many things expectant mothers worry about. What to eat, how to exercise, what labor is going to feel like, what to do after the baby is born, and how to afford the baby. It's that last one that we are going to talk about today. If you live on a tight budget, there are some frugal … [Read more...]
Frugal Fall Family Fun
Something about fall just makes me want to go out and do things. I think it is the fact that it is no longer sweltering outside. I don't do well with summer. However, fall is also a low money time for us. Summer and days off for competition in lumberjack competitions pretty well zaps our funds. For that reason, I try to find us free or cheap things to do as a family. Frugal fall family fun doesn't have to be boring either. Here are some fun ideas to try with your family. Jump in … [Read more...]
Things to Do Now for a Frugal Christmas
Yes, yes, I know. It's only the beginning of September. School just started back. Why am I talking Christmas already? Because if you want to have a frugal Christmas, there are some things you need to start doing now. If you wait until November or December, you will most likely spend more money. Maybe you don't want to have a frugal Christmas but it is going to be necessary this year. Maybe you just want to not spend as much money as you normally do. Whatever your reason for saving money on … [Read more...]
5 Ways I Saved Money in August
Here we are, at the end of another month. Time to look back at the ways I saved money this month. Just like every month, I do this to help encourage you to look at every opportunity to save. Some of those ways are simple some involve a little more creative thinking. This month is a little different as we spent a lot of time on the road. I'd love it if you would also tell me the ways you saved. I am always looking for new, creative ways to save...or reminders on some typical ways. Shopped … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Shop at Warehouse Stores (But Think You Should)
I don't shop at warehouse stores. I once had a promotional membership to BJ's Wholesale Club but never paid for a membership when the free one ran out. We just plain didn't use it. I always said that once we had children I'd probably purchase my membership. But here Abby is three years old, out of diapers, and I still haven't purchased my membership. BJ's is 45 minutes away and Sam's Club is 1 hour away. When I go to those towns for shopping I usually only have a couple of hours to shop. … [Read more...]
Upcycling a Ceiling Fan with Spray Paint
Back the summer of 2010 I lost my job. It's a long story that we won't get in to but I had about 6 weeks of nothing to do as I was waiting for school to start up again so I could have a job in the field I preferred. That meant a lot of time at home with no money. That meant a lot of time staring at a house that was sadly in need of updating (still does, really). It was then that I fell in love with spray paint. It's just such a cheap way to update old items. The very first spray painting … [Read more...]
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