We've all had those years where you have no idea how you are going to pay for Christmas. Sometimes it happens more often than not. It seems to be Murphy's law that you'll have car issues or the pipes burst or the washing machine give up, right at Christmas time. It can be stressful to try to enjoy Christmas when you're broke. But it is very possible! Follow these 5 tips to make your Christmas great, even with a small budget. Go handmade Obviously, one of the first things you can do when … [Read more...]
The Biggest Benefit of Heating with Wood
Heating with wood is pretty common here in Maine. We heat with wood and both of usĀ We are lucky enough to have a wood furnace not a wood stove. A stove does have the benefit of working when the power goes out but the furnace creates a more consistent heat throughout the whole house. Our furnace is a forced hot air one so it is a little bit loud to run as you are constantly listening to the blowers. Ideally, we'd have a wood boiler instead then we could heat with hot water and it would be … [Read more...]
Organizing for Real Moms
I have a confession. I'm obsessed with organizing. Not just organizing but looking at pretty, organized houses on Pinterest. I have this real desire to have this amazingly gorgeous home with everything completely organized. But I'm a real mom on a real budget. There's no way that can happen! I don't have hours and hours to devote to getting everything put away nor do I have tons of money to spend on baskets and bins and a vinyl printer/cutter. Sound familiar? Are you a real mom too? Just because … [Read more...]
Why Ibotta Is the Best Coupon App
There are a lot of money saving, coupon, money back, and even money earning smartphone apps out there. I've even talked about my 5 favorite smartphone apps before. Since then, I've added a couple new ones to my weekly shopping routine like Saving Star and MobiSave. But one app always comes out on top for me. Which app is that, that you ask? Why, Ibotta, of course! I beyond love Ibotta. In fact, I think Ibotta is the best coupon app out there right now. Now, go download it!! Alright, … [Read more...]
Homeschool Preschool for Cheap
Homeschooling can be quite the adventure. I'm not sure where we'll go from here but this year, for pre-k, we are homeschooling. Homeschooling can also be quite expensive if you buy all the materials you can, expensive books, etc. However, it does not have to cost a lot, especially preschool. You can homeschool preschool for cheap with just a little effort. Here are the things we are doing so far to save money. Use the internet There are so many free resources online for homeschooling, … [Read more...]
Double Batches to Save Money and Time
If you are like a lot of people trying to live on a budget, you probably make a lot of your own items yourself. For me, that means I make most of our baked goods. My husband takes two muffins for his breakfast and a couple cookies as part of his lunch every work day. I used to make these each and every week but some weeks, especially since the addition of our second child, get a bit crazy and I start to feel stressed for time. Many times this would mean my husband would stop at the grocery store … [Read more...]
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