Frugal Living at Home
Guest Post: Stay at Home Mom Tips: Recycling Within Your Home
Guest post by Reader Danielle. I have always secretly wished to be one of those women who has three plastic bins labeled “plastic,” “paper,” … [Read More...]
Clear the Clutter With Little Effort
Don't want to spend tons of time clearing clutter out of your house? Me either, so I don't- Spend tons of time that is. Here's what I do: I keep a … [Read More...]
Why I "Buy" Convenience Food
Many people would say that buying convenience food is too expensive. I would say that most food is expensive. Here are some reasons why I think … [Read More...]
Week 3 of No Paper Towels 4 Week Frugal Challenge
2 weeks ago I challenged you to do away with paper towels for 4 weeks. Even with a small allowance of paper towels for sanitary reasons, I hope … [Read More...]
Money Management
How to Have a Successful Garage Sale Pt 2 – Advertising
On Tuesday we talked about how to prepare early for a garage sale. While preparing early is super important, all the best preparations in … [Read More...]

How to Have a Successful Garage Sale Pt. 1 – Early Preparations
We are well into garage sale season here in TX and I don't want to wait until the last minute to get ready. I'm sure we'll have another … [Read More...]
Frugal $5 Menu Plan May 2013
My goal is to provide dinner for my family for an average of $5 except on special occasions. We don’t have to eat beans and rice to … [Read More...]
April 2013 Getting Out of Debt Update
Spending budget: $400/mo. We bought $211.65, made $23 $63 selling some miscellaneous items, and made about $175 at a garage sale. (I … [Read More...]
Store Matchups
Walgreens Deals and Coupon Matchups 5/19 – 5/25
Thanks to Christie at Wild for Wags for sharing her matchups with us! Gallon Milk $2.99 (Tyler price - prices regional) Get $3 RR WYB 2 … [Read More...]
CVS Deals and Coupon Matchups 5/19 – 5/25
My apologies for the different formatting today. I decided that a little bit of "me" time would do me some good, so I took a few hours off today. … [Read More...]
Kroger & Albertson’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 5/15 – 5/21
Thanks to Couponing 101 for sharing her matchups with us. Kroger deals Kroger Value Split Chicken Breasts or Drumsticks $.99/lb. Corn … [Read More...]
Brookshire Brother’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 5/15 – 5/21
Here is a copy of the Brookshire Brother’s Coupon Policy. Please note there is a 20 coupon/day limit per customer or household. There is also a … [Read More...]
Super 1 Foods Deals and Coupon Matchups 5/15 – 5/21
Here is the Super 1 coupon policy and the Super 1 internet printable coupon policy. Don’t forget to carry your reusable bags for a $.05 credit per … [Read More...]
Brookshire’s Deals and Coupon Matchups 5/15 – 5/21
Thanks to Pary Moppins for allowing me to bring you these highlights and for doing the coupon matchups. Our local stores in Tyler do not double … [Read More...]
Food & Family Time

May 2013 Simple Homemaking Plan
Last year I began picking 2-3 tasks around the house to accomplish each week. These were tasks that would typically get overlooked as they don’t … [Read More...]

When Do Eggs Go Bad?
If you've ever wondered if eggs can be used past their date - or how long past the date you can use them- here's the answer! I was always taught … [Read More...]
Deciding If It’s Cheaper to Fly or to Drive to Walt Disney World
Disney World is located in a great place weather wise, but for the vast majority of the U.S. it's not a very convenient place to travel to. After … [Read More...]
Planning a Disney World Trip – Choosing the Best Week
A trip to Disney World is a big occasion for most families. The biggest decision you'll need to make is which week to go. It's important to not base … [Read More...]
How a Gift Closet Saves You Money!
Last week I shared some tips for giving nice baby gifts without breaking the budget. This week I'm going to let you peek into my gift closet and give … [Read More...]