Here comes Peter Cottontail and he’s hoping toward your budget! I don’t know if you’ve looked lately, but Easter baskets? They’re really expensive, Candy and toys can all add up, and if you’re buying more than one basket? Holy smokes! They don’t have to be a budget breaker though. Check out these tips for building an Easter basket on a budget and make sure your kids have a great (budget-friendly) basket! What are some budget-friendly options when it comes to Easter baskets? Consider purchasing pre-assembled baskets or filling your own basket with discounted items like chocolates, candies, stuffed animals, and small toys from a dollar store or discount retailer. Another option is to make your own basket from household items like fabric scraps, old newspapers, and … [Read more...]
Amazingly Easy Frugal Easter Ideas
Holidays are expensive plain and simple. If you have kids to add to the equation, they can really add up! So with Easter right around the corner here are a few ways to save money on Easter Ideas, from decorations to Easter baskets, to the big dinner. What are some cost-effective Easter ideas? Some frugal Easter ideas include making your own decorations and gifts, shopping for discounted gifts and supplies online or in thrift stores, using natural decorations such as greenery from the garden or park, and hosting a potluck dinner rather than buying an expensive meal. How can I make my own decorations? You can create homemade decorations for Easter by using paper, craft materials, fabric scraps, ribbons, paint, and more. Get creative with colors and textures to make beautiful … [Read more...]
Emailing for Coupons Company List + Tips
Are you looking for a simple way to save money on your favorite products and services? Look no further than email coupon subscriptions. Emailing for coupons can be an easy way to keep up with the latest deals from your favorite stores or service providers so that you'll never have to worry about missing out on savings! In this post, we'll look into different ways emailing can help you get access to discounts, as well as discuss various tips on how you can make sure your inbox is filled with money-saving options. So if saving money while shopping is something that interests you, read on! How do I get email coupons? Great question! Getting email coupons is a great way to save money on your purchases and get exclusive discounts. Here are some tips for getting the most out of them: … [Read more...]
Canning 101 – How to Start Canning and Save Money
Canning is a great way to preserve produce from your garden, farmers' markets, or local grocery stores. With a little knowledge and some basic supplies, you can begin home-canning and preserving your own food. Not only will canning you save money, but you'll also get the satisfaction of knowing that you are providing quality food for your family. This guide will provide an introduction to canning 101 basics so you can get started with confidence. No garden? No problem! Buy produce in season at the lowest price and stock up and can it so you have it later in the year! (Here is a great chart of when produce is in season) What is one way that canning can help save money? Purchasing items in bulk to take advantage of seasonal sales or overstock items is one way that canning can help … [Read more...]
10 New Year Resolutions That Save Money
It’s that time of the year to make your New Year Resolutions. There are many you can do to help you save money that also has a side benefit like getting you healthy as well! The hardest part is sticking to the resolution, to do this be vocal! Tell what your resolutions are to your friends and family the more people hold you accountable the more likely you are to succeed. Just make sure to return the favor and be their cheerleaders as well! What are the Top 3 New Year's resolutions? The top 3 New Year's Resolutions are; Exercise More – Regular exercise is vital for our physical health in so many ways; everything from maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, and increasing energy levels, to strengthening your bones and muscles. Eat Healthier – We all know that eating healthy … [Read more...]
10 Money Saving Goals for Mom this New Year
Mom let's be honest the household would fall apart without us right?! Things wouldn't be found, empty boxes wouldn't make it to the trash and no one would remember when the milk was gone! Well, as a stay-at-home mom, I make it my mission to help stretch my husband's paycheck as far as we can. My 'paycheck' is how much we can put into saving each month. So here are 10 great money saving goals for all of us moms (or dads!) and also make great New Years resolutions. How do stay-at-home moms save money? Take advantage of coupons and discounts whenever you can. Grocery stores often offer cash-back deals where you get a certain percentage back when you purchase certain items in bulk or use their store rewards program. It's also worth signing up for reward cards from other retailers like … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Meat
So I've talked about many money-saving tips but today I want to share how to save money on meat. I'm sure I have mentioned this before, but I was at the store earlier today and was asked about this, so I think it bears repeating. How can I spend less money on meat? I only buy meat on markdown, and here's why. This is meat that is being marked down because it is nearing its sell-by date. This does not mean the meat is bad, not AT ALL! The grocery stores have regulations that they can only have the meat out to sell in refrigerated areas for X amount of time. When this time nears, the stores would rather take a hit on the meat than throw it away and get paid nothing. I take this food home, and either cook it up that day or freeze it right then. It's still good frozen as long as … [Read more...]
Menu Planning and Stretching Your Budget – 16 Meals for $25
Today I want to share one of my most frugal tips for menu planning and getting meat into your menu for super cheap! I always watch my local meat sales and stock up at rock-bottom prices. Beyond that, I have a little trick that gets my family of 6 about 16 meals for just under $25 or$1.56 a meal! Add in I do a breakfast meal and meatless meal a night this is almost 3 weeks' worth of dinners for us for $25! We have a ton of Cheap Family Meals on the website so be sure to gander around. So what is this trick to save you money? Think outside the box when it comes to meat. Watch for Chicken Sales Recently Our chicken sales cycles circled around and at my local store, I was able to get chicken Drumsticks for 59¢ a pound and chicken leg quarters for 49¢ a pound. Related: How … [Read more...]
Fight Inflation: What You Can Do
Inflation. Everyone is talking about it and how it is drastically affecting our everyday lives. Every day we hear about prices rising on the news or social media but no one really has a solution to the problem. Most are saying we just wait it out, but no one knows how long this will last. To help survive inflation we need to be making moves now that will help us down the road. There are a few simple ways you can fight inflation and help your family handle the rough months ahead of us. Saving money is a huge step and I can help show you how to do that. What is inflation? An economy experiences inflation when prices of goods and services increase gradually over time. A rising general price level lowers the purchasing power of each unit of your money; consequently, inflation … [Read more...]
18 Books about Frugal Living You Should Be Reading
There are a lot of books about frugal living, but which ones should you be reading? Well, we've put together a list of our favorites to help get you started. From tips on how to save money on groceries to DIY projects that will help you cut costs, these books have it all. So if you're looking for ways to stretch your dollars, look no further! How can I live frugal but not cheap? There's a big difference between being frugal and being cheap. Frugality is about making the most of your resources while being cheap is about getting the lowest price possible, no matter what the cost. Here are a few tips for living frugally without becoming a cheapskate: Make a budget and stick to it.Buy used whenever possible.Compare prices before you buy.Get creative with your meals.Cut down on your … [Read more...]