Good morning! We’re just shy of ten weeks until Christmas, and it’s not too early to take some steps to de-stress your Christmas. By starting early and planning ahead, we can beat some of the rush and take some pressure…
Sometimes the grocery deals are so tempting…and they’re in your budget…and it’s stuff you’ll use…but is there ever a time to Just Say No? We’re all about reasonable stockpiling here: enough to get you by until the next sale…
Goodwill Halloween Costume Ideas When sticking to a budget, costumes for Halloween are definitely more of a want than a need. However, it’s fun and the kiddos love to dress up. If you have not shopped Goodwill for your Halloween…
Christmas is just eleven weeks from today! We’re counting down the weeks with tips to help you keep your Christmas season, stress-free and under budget. We’ve already talked about adjusting our Christmas planning philosophy, and starting a game plan for…
Last week we started our Countdown to Christmas. Today marks 12 weeks away from the big day, and it’s time to think about who needs a gift. Maybe “needs” is a strong word, but it’s time to create a plan! …
Can you believe that Christmas is just three months from today? In just thirteen short weeks, Sisters and Misters, Santa Claus will be comin’ to town…but if you stick with us, he won’t be bringing chaos, anxiety, or tons of…
Guide to Buying Freezer Beef When I shared on Facebook that I’d picked up my beef quarter to put in the freezer, I was overwhelmed with the response of Sisters and Misters who wanted to learn more about this. We’ve…
It’s Frugal Friday! The time when we take a few moments to focus on tips and hints for frugal living. It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is only 14 weeks away! If you start doing a little planning now, you…
Today was applesauce day at our house! It’s something we do every year, and I always look forward to a big bowl of warm applesauce made with freshly-picked apples. Then I fill the freezer with the rest, and we have…
If you haven’t already noticed, I love fall food, especially all the great things that can be made with freshly-picked apples. This one isn’t terribly complicated, but it’s one of the best ways in the world to eat a crisp…
Patriotic Table Setting Ideas With school in session and Labor Day and Veterans Day right around the corner, it’s time to bring a little patriotic flair to the table. I’m not one to go out and spend a ton of…
It’s Frugal Friday! Each week, I’ll share tips, encouragement, and practical ideas for living a frugal lifestyle! This week we’re going to revisit a popular discussion from early this summer–saving money by dropping your cable or satellite TV and considering some…
Last year on my kids’ first day back to school, and after stocking up on a bunch of their favorite lunch choices, I asked them what they’d like for lunch on their first day of school. “Pizza Lunchables!” Umm…that wasn’t…
13 Things to Shop for at Goodwill We’ve mentioned in the past about how shopping second-hand can be a helpful part of sticking to your budget. Goodwill is a great resource for some second-hand treasures if you know what…
Kielbasa, Potatoes and Peppers As a mom who works two full time jobs (yes, the site is a full-time job 🙂 and has a family to take care of – meal planning is essential. Here’s one of my easy fast-five…