Did you know the way you are cooking could be costing you more money than just the cost of ingredients? It’s true! With a few simple changes in the way you cook, you can save hundreds of dollars! These tips are so simple, and it all started when I sat down and was going over everything in our house to find ways to save money. We started with the kitchen because it seems to be the most used! See how cook to save money. Change How You Cook to Save Money First, you need to get into the mindset of planning meals what you have in the house. Use up what you have. You have heard of stocking up when items are on sale, and you can do that and then make menus based on what you have. Doing this will save you money. To expand on this, one a month we try to do a week of a pantry challenge. If not … [Read more...]
Menu Planning 101 + Free Meal Planner Printable
Have you ever seen those long menu planning idea posts and thought to yourself, “Man! I’d love to do that,” but you have no idea how to get started? It can be confusing if you aren’t sure where to start, but it doesn’t HAVE to be. With a few tips and a good meal planner printable you will be menu planning like a pro. Menu planning is something that will not only help you stay organized, but it can save you BIG money off of your grocery bill. If you’re never questioning what is for dinner, you won’t be tempted to spend money on takeout. Plus, you’ll have the added benefit of saving money by not shopping since you’ll only be shopping once or twice a month. Impulse buys are one of the biggest factors to a blown grocery budget out there. Combine menu planning with freezer cooking, and you’ve … [Read more...]
DIY Decor – Easy Twig Letter Decor
If you are looking for a great spring craft, I want to share this easy DIY decor idea with you. This easy twig letter decor is perfect for not only your decor because it can work with all season but a very good idea for a rustic wedding too. DIY Decor - Easy Twig Letter Decor Yes, I said it would make a great wedding decor item. Pick the letter from your soon to be last name and instead of painting the wood letter white you can paint the back of it to match any color scheme then continue with the directions. The make great guest book table decor and even neat centerpiece ideas! Not into this DIY for a wedding? No problem, this decor is one that can stick around all year because it matches any season. Plus it looks amazing at night with twinkle lights on it for the … [Read more...]
Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe
Is your family addicted to Chick Fil A like mine is? My husband recently requested I make a copycat Chick Fil A sauce when he had the sauce for the first time. How can I say no when is he is looking to save some money? This is one of our many Chick Fil A Copycat Recipes. Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe I have a confession. Until a few months ago I had never had Chick Fil A Sauce. I've always been more of a sweet and sour girl. Then one day when we went through the drive-thru we found in our bag along with our Polynesian sauce a packet of Chick Fil A sauce. Hubby and I both decided to stray from out normal and give it a try. He loved it a bit more than me, sorry but I'm still a sweet a sour girl. After that lunch, he asked me to find a copycat Chick fil A sauce … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Decor – Easy Spring Fabric Cross on Wood Decor
I love redecorating my house for each season with the easy DIY decor. For spring and Easter, this fabric cross on wood was something I wanted to add to our decor. Using light and bright colors is fits for spring then flows into Easter without having to change much of my decor. I love double duty decor, don't you? Easy DIY Decor - Easy Spring Fabric Cross on Wood Decor You can find most everything at your local craft store or the store my husband hates letting me into, Hobby Lobby. I always get in trouble on that store and when hubby sees the bags he rolls his eyes! The last time I walked out of the store we also happen to come home to box full of buttons. Hubby thought I was nuts but it did allow me to make some of my favorite DIY Decor like my DIY Snowman Button Art and Valentines … [Read more...]
My Top Places to Buy Used Homeschool Curriculum
It isn’t a secret that buying curriculum is expensive. It can get especially pricey when you have more than one kid to buy curriculum for. It gets even trickier when you have a child in 1st grade and a child in 5th grade because you can’t easily use the same curriculum. This is why I love shopping for used homeschool curriculum. Like most homeschool parents, you probably only use your curriculum once or twice before you no longer need it. Instead of throwing out the curriculum parents like yourself sell it for a much more reasonable price than you will find for the new curriculum. My Top Places to Buy Used Homeschool Curriculum Here are just a few of the places where you can buy used homeschool curriculum: HomeschoolClassifieds.com At Homeschool Classifieds, you … [Read more...]
Swago: Shopping Edition via Swagbucks
Swagbucks is hosting another round of Shopping Swago! What is SWAGO you ask? It's a bingo-inspired promotion run by Swagbucks, a website that rewards you with points (called SB) for completing everyday online activities. You can redeem those SB for free gift cards. If you've never used Swagbucks, participating in SWAGO is a great introduction to the site and an easy way to earn a good amount of points quickly. With Valentine's Day around the corner, why not do your gift shopping online and earn cash back while you're at it? Here’s what you need to know to get your 200 SB ($2) Bonus (and don’t worry, you don’t have to make a purchase to complete a pattern): Shop Swago will begin on Monday, February 6th at 9am PDT/12pm EDT, make sure you hit “Join” otherwise you won’t get credit for … [Read more...]
Share The Love and Get $5 When You Sign Up For Swagbucks in February!
February is a month of love, and getting a $5 bonus from Swagbucks is their way of showing it! Swagbucks is a rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for things you're probably doing online already, like searching, watching videos, discovering deals, and taking surveys. Then you take those points and exchange them for gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, Target, or PayPal cash. When you sign up through me this month, you can earn a $5 bonus! Here's how: 1. Sign up using this link 2. Earn 300 SB total before 3/1/17. You'll get a $3 (300 SB) bonus for it! 3. If you spend at least $25 through Swagbucks Shop* you'll get another $2 (200 SB) bonus on top of the cash back you'll get from shopping. If you have some shopping to do online, just … [Read more...]
Grocery Shopping Habits That Are Costing You Big Money
Grocery shopping is something that must be done, but why spend more money than you need to? If you get too comfortable in your grocery store, you develop habits that can end up costing you more money than you might think. Take a look and stop falling into these traps! Grocery Shopping Habits That Are Costing You Big Money Not setting a budget When you walk into a grocery store without a budget, you might as well consider yourself broke. It is SO easy to buy groceries until your wallet is empty. If you’re serious about lessening the amount of money you spend on groceries a week, you NEED to set a budget! Then take it to the next level and only take that budget in cash and use a calculator to stay on budget. Buying junk food JUNK FOOD—it is eating your grocery money. Junk … [Read more...]
22 Frugal Living Tips from the Great Depression
The Great Depression was a time of significant financial burden for most people in the country. In fact, there were more with less than they needed than there were those who had what they needed. Although times haven’t gotten as rough as the Great Depression, that period did teach people how to be frugal in many different ways that we can use today. Here are 22 frugal living tips that you don't want to forget! 22 Frugal Living Tips from the Great Depression Don’t buy new. No one had money to buy new, and new doesn’t always mean better. Look for used items at a much less expensive price. This means shopping garage sales, Facebook groups, thrift stores and even consignment stores. I never buy my kids clothes new they grow out f them so fast! Eat your leftovers. You … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Prescriptions
What if you no longer had to pay full price on prescriptions? I am all for that! With having a big (+growing) family, prescriptions can be downright expensive. I am determined to cut costs where I can and one of those costs is on prescriptions. Check out how you can also save money on prescriptions. #1. Call around to different pharmacies. Sometimes when you want to save money, you have to put the work in. It’s not always easy trying to save money, but it is worth it. One way to save money on prescriptions is by calling around to different pharmacies. It’s amazing how the prices differ from place to place. Or see #5 to find an easier alternative with SearchRx. #2. Contact the drug company. Although most drug companies want your money, they also want you to choose their … [Read more...]
How to Make Money Online Selling Printables
Do have a creative, artsy side? Maybe you are a teacher who has created a multitude of printables for your students. Making printables is not only fun but can be a lucrative way of earning a side income. Here’s how you can make money online selling printables! How to Make Money Online Selling Printables If you want to fine tune your skill before selling printables online, I suggest taking an online printable making course. Sell to Bloggers Bloggers are constantly looking for content to add to their blogs. We want people to come to our blog and be able to access everything they need. Printables are great ways of driving people to blogs, and bloggers love to buy them. Here are some places to sell your printables on Facebook: VA for Hire and Pinterest Friendly Content for … [Read more...]