8 Ways to Save Money on Postage
Maybe we shouldn’t complain about the 44¢ it costs to send a first-class letter today. After all, the Pony Express charged $15 per ounce when they began the first mail service in 1860! But postage and shipping costs can still add up. And frugal moms look for ways to save in every area of life, […]
10 Ideas for Frugal Scrapbooks
Scrapbooking has become such a popular hobby that scrapbooking papers, stickers, albums and embellishments can be found everywhere – even at the grocery store! And every single one costs money. Sadly, it seems we’ve gotten away from the purpose of scrapbooking, which is to preserve our photos and memories, and turned our focus instead toward […]
Frugal Father’s Day Gifts
Since Father’s Day will be here before we know it (it’s June 21, this year), it’s time to consider some ways to make this an extra special day for Dad while keeping it frugal. • Set a budget amount and stick to it. Sometimes our best gift-giving intentions fly out the window when we actually […]
Frugal Decor to Enhance Your Wallspace
While you may not be able to give your home, or even one room, an entire makeover, you can easily add interest by making some simple changes to a wall or two. Depending on your style of decor, there are a variety of ways to beautify every room in your house with these frugal ideas. […]
Clothing Your Kids on a Budget
Clothing kids who grow faster than dandelions on a rain-soaked, sun-drenched lawn can be a challenge. It’s especially trying when paychecks are already stretched to the max. But there are ways you can dress your kids well without breaking the bank. • Check yard sales, thrift stores and eBay for kids clothes – in that […]
Is Television Costing More than You Think?
Television has become such a part of our lives that most of us seldom think of what it may be costing us, but there are a number of costs in owning and watching TV, not all of them financial. • Cable or satellite fees. Cable and satellite TV services can run from $20 a month […]
Eliminating Distractions in Your Work at Home Office… Ha!
When you work at home, possibly your most useful skill will become the ability to eliminate distractions. Here are a few things that I’ve tried with varying degrees of success… Close your office door when possible. This may often be impossible as at any given time there are probably going to be 3 people standing […]
Newman’s Own Dressings Make Cooking A Breeze
How can anyone forget those ice blue eyes… The passing of Paul Newman left a world sad, but with hopeful hearts. His legacy goes beyond Hollywood and reaches around the globe. You may be familiar with the line of dressings and other food that Paul Newman created. However, you might not be familiar with the […]
How to organize your Finances
Organizing your finances can be a difficult thing to do and it can add stress to your life if you don’t it. When you keep track of what bills are due with each check, how much you pay, and keep all your bills together, you will be well organized and feel better about everything. Here […]
Quinoa Super Food = Whole Grain Options
Super Food Quinoa = Complete Protein By Deb Bixler The old world grain, quinoa, is a complete protein and another whole grain option. It is a grain that has all of the essential amino acids that are usually contained in animal proteins. A healthy diet always includes whole grains. Few people think of whole grain […]