Campfire cooking is easier than stove cooking. Throw everything in a pot and let it cook. Frugal dinners at home are easy with appliances that help. Frugal dinner camping ideas are a bit more difficult. Putting together a meal plan that is cooked primitively on a campfire requires a plan. First, when I try to…
Summer break is here and it is time for this frugal family to cool off. But, if you’re like us with more than one child it can be expensive. There are ways we have found to still stay cool, have fun, and spend nothing. In addition to the kids’ having fun, moms’ can cool off…
This summer we went to the movies. Last summer I found several deals, but it was so nice that we ended up at the pool more. Each summer is different and I try to make sure we have rainy day activities and sunny day fun. Summer is my favorite time of year and I enjoy…
Try these simple coin tricks to keep your kids from getting bored this summer. All of them are easy, and they will have loads of fun. Who doesn’t have a coin? When we were learning these coin tricks our coin of choice was a quarter. Quarters are bigger and easier to keep track of when…
This past weekend was the event that my entire family looks forward to…..Homeschool Convention! I know it is crazy but every year when it gets close we all get super excited. For my husband and I, we love the classes and picking out curriculum, and the kids love the food, hotel room, freedom, lack of schedule…
Free printable Letter Y tracing sheet to help with handwriting. Easy preschool letter y tips for teaching. Preschool is my favorite time to teach. I loved teaching my children the alphabet. All of the fun activities and learning sheets available now to assist and aid in educational fun. I try to use several different methods…
This week our homeschool history took us to learn about three different topics and a famous landmark. Since history is one of my favorite subjects I always look forward to our timeline day. All of the projects each homeschooler designs is so intriguing for me. Our story takes us to the time period before Jesus…
This week’s homeschool history adventure takes us to Ancient Greece. We learned so much about the lives of this ancient civilization and some crazy facts too! The library is our main source for books to read and use for our homeschooling journey. It is such a vast array of books and with the online availability…
Each day as I do my morning routine, I am always happy to pick up our home with beautiful sunlight beaming in the windows. I see the cat laying on the top of the couch basking in the warmth of the sunlight, and envy her lazy day. My goal as a frugal home mom is…
In the next part of our no spend challenge we are learning how to take our unwanted items and turn them into cash. Here are a few ways that I have turned clutter into cash. Clutter to me is defined as something I have bought but end up getting rid of for less than what…
Everyone buys something and that is why I am in a no spend challenge. Not just for a day, week, or a month, but a whole year. Purchasing an item always has a reason behind it. Identifying what makes us spend money is important. I know when I was younger I spent money on clothes…
Conquering frugality to create a frugal home takes planning and effort. Having a food plan that involves stocking the pantry, filling the freezer and rotating the fridge saves money in the future. Fridge Organization: Use What You Have I don’t know how many times I have went to the store and bought more carrots, not…
**This post contains affiliate links which helps to support my family. I love teaching homeschool preschool. Preschool is the time when kids begin to grasp the concepts being taught to them through play. Three year old’s have such vivid imaginations. Combining both play and imagination with fun homeschool games creates a fun learning environment. My…
Tomatoes are one of my favorite budget gardening fruit. Every year I plant several tomato plants to secure a good canning season of chili. One habit I have that usually wrecks my gardening adventures is forgetting to water the plants. Thankfully, tomatoes are a lot like zucchini and durable. In year’s like this one where…
Free camping in Indiana for a more primitive feel. One of the requirements is to be on state ground. Frugal summer camping along hiking trails is allowed in Indiana. Grab some gear, your tent and flashlight and see where the trails take you! Camping can be expensive if not planned or researched. Most of the…
Thinking about college can be scary. Maybe it is the cost, or the new adventure. Either way starting a new season can be scary. College will take lots of communication between parents and child in the way of payment, resources and choosing a career. There are many ways to save on college costs while going…