Every year one of our bucket list items is the pumpkin patch. This activity is a staple almost like the apple orchard. Some families are creatures of habit and we definitely fall into that category. So much fun and memories have been added over the years’ that we do not want to give it up….
Our fall bucket list takes us to camping this time. We love camping in the summer, and especially in the fall. The activities are still fun, and even though it is not as warm that isn’t a bad thing. The bugs are minimal and no one is running for the air conditioning. Sitting by a…
What says fall family bucket list fun better than hot apple cider? Nothing that I know of. My family loves hot apple cider. We do add in a few other ingredients, but this is one of our family favorites to make. Lately, our family bucket list agenda has to be affordable. With a family of…
We go to the apple orchard and preserve the apples every year, and have done so since our children were toddlers. There are so many money traps, but today I will tell you how to make the “traps” beneficial. Don’t get me wrong, when we go it is fun, but if you really want to…
We have been homeschooling for over twelve years now and I have learned to utilize all of my learners. From tots to teens we all pitch in to make our homeschool days flow more cohesively. My second oldest is now almost 15. When he was younger, his job for 30 minutes a day was to…
Letter L homeschool preschool activities are fused around a flower study. When I was teaching my preschoolers, teaching through meaning of nature around us has proved to be beneficial. Now, as young teens they can identify several flowers, trees and more. Combining learning activities that center around a theme is helpful in educational learning beyond…
Preschool is such a fun time to introduce homeschool games. This age group loves to play and learn. I’m almost sad that I won’t have anymore preschoolers since my youngest is now in kindergarten. Searching out fun games to play with kids each day is rewarding. For new homeschool moms keep it simple. For veteran…
Finding new books is always exciting, but finding budget books is even more thrilling! When I was a teacher, I loved growing my book collection. Since I had to use my own money for them, I found frugal ways to build my library. I thought outside the box, and learned some great ways to find…
***This post does have affiliate links in it. If you choose to use one, you will be helping to support my family. Thank you. Homemade one dish chili soup has always been a favorite recipe of mine. I don’t know why, but I love it. As a kid when I opened the door coming home…
One of my favorite one dish dinners is beef stew. Especially on a chilly autumn day. This stew is one of the best comfort soups and fills up hungry bellies.Likewise, I am always reminded of the story stone soup when I make this meal. A little of this, and a little of that makes a…
WELCOME to the September 2024 “You’re the Star” Blog Hop!Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog: Frugal Homemade Pizza Tips ___________________________ WELCOME to HOME feature week of the September 2024 “You’re the STAR” blog hop!Meet your HOME week Hosts This week is HOME feature weekSwing by the Home Hosts’ Blogs:Bev from Eclectic Red BarnNiki from Life as…
One of my favorite frugal tips is make food at home. Every Friday night we used to order pizza. After homeschooling and work all week, cooking was not a priority. Ordering pizza began to get expensive with a family of six. My sons are getting older and eat more than they used to eat. Pizza deals are…
So many frugal home tips exist on the internet today. One of the best ways to save money on a heat bill is to track. Research and track usage each month. Many year’s ago they were read about in books, or handed down from generation to generation. Really, in the last fifty year’s we have…
Save Energy with a Convection Oven Frugal Home Convection ovens help to save energy because they circulate the hot air. Instead of surrounding the food, hot air cooks it faster at lower temperatures. We recently upgraded our stove to a convection oven, and first of all I can tell a huge difference in the cook…
Many years I have struggled with affordable, healthy meal plans. Frugal Home Vegetable Primavera has become a staple in my monthly meals. As a mom who cares what her kids eat I am picky about the food I serve. Another facet of my recipe planning involves leftovers, what will freeze well, keep well, and cost….
I have been working really hard this year on my garden. My three goals were : to not spend a lot of money, use what I had, and learn something I did not know last year. Each year is different in our garden. One year the zucchini will grow great and the tomatoes will not….