5 Creative Low Cost Food Related Gift Ideas for Children’s Parties
It never fails: you’re sifting through your mail, and it’s bill after bill after bill. Then, sandwiched between the water and electric bills, you find a kid’s birthday party invitation. In the midst of your busy schedule having one more party to tend to may not make you very excited, but the fact your child […]
Take The Stress Out Of The Holidays With Meal Planning
The Hillbilly Housewife is back … It took me a little longer than expected to get this next blog post written, but I have a good reason. I was busy putting the finishing touches on a brand new ebook – Meal Planning Made Simple. Since meal planning has been on my mind quite a bit […]
Frugal Three Course Company Menu
Frugal moms like to entertain occasionally, and enjoy the company of close friends, family and colleagues. But sometimes entertaining can be difficult and expensive, especially if you’re expected to provide a three-course meal. Here’s a simple three course menu of easy-to-make recipes that’s as nice on your pocketbook as it is good to eat. First […]
Entertaining Children’s Birthday Parties
Children’s birthday parties are always a big to-do with lots of ice cream and cake, and pretty party dresses. Then all the food has gone and you have 15 kids to entertainment! Doing this frugally could be a problem, but here are some few tips frugal moms can use when organizing a child’s birthday party […]
Vacation Solutions for the Budget-Impaired
Summer is the time our thoughts turn to getting away… lounging on a beach, sipping a long, cool drink, enjoying the surf and the sun. But then reality rears its ugly head and we have to go back to work just to make the mortgage payment. Don’t despair! There are frugal vacation solutions available. And […]
Frugal Party Theme: Hobo Holiday
You may be too young to remember how romantic the life of a hobo seemed to people at one time. The idea of being able to travel wherever you wanted, never have to work and simply enjoy life was a dream to many. Hobos were the forerunners to today’s homeless, yet hobos often chose their […]
Frugal Party Theme: I’m Your Biggest Fan Birthday Party
While birthday parties should be extravagant celebrations of the life of your loved one, they don’t have to be extravagantly expensive by any means! A little creativity goes a long way in making a great celebration using homemade decorations, games and more. THEME: A birthday party where everyone shares memories and stories about the person […]
Frugal Parties: Lots of Fun for Little Cash
If you love to entertain and get together with friends, but feel you can’t afford it with the economic downturn, take heart. Here are eight ideas to create low-cost gatherings that will help you have fun without spending a fortune. 1. Organize a Progressive Dinner Get together with a few of your friends and plan […]
Budget Friendly Birthday Parties
I love birthdays! When my birthday rolls around each year, I get just as excited as my kids get on their birthdays! The only problem is that birthday celebrations can be expensive. More than just presents, birthday parties include food, decorations, and favors for the guests which can really add up. I would like to […]
On The Fly Entertaining
Have you ever had a friend call and say, “I am five minutes away, can I drop by?” This seems to happen to me once a week. And I don’t mind! I actually love spur of the moment visitors, but for a lot of us, this can be a stressful situation. In the morning and […]