Sometime last week, my aunt said her peaches were ready and did I want to pick some? Free + fresh, organic peaches = YES! Now, what to do with all those peaches with little time. Nutrients in Peaches: Peaches are low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium and are a good source of dietary fiber (YAY), […]
DIY: Disney Iron On Shirts
This is a guest post from Erin Scott. I am an obsessive planner, especially when it comes to planning a trip to Walt Disney World! We have visited WDW every year for the last 4 years ~ My family loves it! (Yes, even my husband) I plan down to the hour for each day. A […]
How to Save Money on Cable Television
It wasn’t that along ago that cable television cost maybe $10-15 a month and gave you access to around 50 channels. Then, sometime in the last 20 years, we magically jumped to hundreds of channels and a cable bill that matched that number in dollars! When it comes down to it, how many of those […]
Less Stress This Holiday Season
The following is a guest post from Kelly at Buddy Bits. The holidays are drawing near and for most Americans; this means a mountain of debt is coming. Retailers encourage extra spending by packaging their normal products in holiday colors or ‘limited edition’ patterns. Some even go as far as knocking a buck or two […]
How to Save on Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Planning Plan your menu now. Evaluate your pantry and see what items you already have and what items you need to stock up on. Sounds simply, right? How often do I buy ingredients that are already in my stockpile – often! If you are stuck on how to start planning, you can purchase Once a Month […]
Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
The following is a guest post from Leslie at Whisper Wife. This is my husbands favorite comfort food recipe. It’s called Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie. I make it quite often. It’s simple, quick and oh so cheesy! Fall is the perfect time to pull out all those yummy comfy recipes that have been put away […]
6 Tips for Mystery Shopping
The following is a guest post on Mystery Shopping. You can join in the Mystery Shopping discussion in the Frugal Living Community. There are hundreds of mystery shopper companies that work with thousands of businesses on mystery shopping assignments on a daily basis. Mystery shopping is not a scam. I have been a mystery shopper […]
Be Happy With What You Have
It’s not always about coupon clipping, bargain hunting, and sale shopping to get what you want. Sometimes what you don’t have can not only be the key to successful frugal living, but it may even bring more peace and contentment to your family. My husband is a teacher and coach in a tiny Kansas town. […]