Welcome to week#3 of the July 2020 “You’re the Star” Blog Hop! It has been one VERY hot summer! We have been busy gardening and watering to harvest some vegetables and fruit this August. Our family has been working hard weeding together. So far we have obtained 2 zucchini and 2 tomatoes. Due to all of…
Strawberries have to be one of the best fruits in the summer. The red color attracts attention, but when they are bitten into, the juicy sweet taste follows. For those who have never tried a strawberry, it is truly delicious.Strawberries were one of the first fruits that I planted in my frugal garden. I…
A frugal home mom will find multiple uses for products. Dish detergent is no exception. Buying a lot of expensive cleaning products quarterly adds up on the budget. Elimination of small items that raise costs in a household is a money saving plan. Many moms love to save money. Dish detergent is a fairly small…
When people think of college for their kids lots of dollar signs usually pop in their heads. Frugal college tips can ad a different perspective to the idea of college being expensive. My own story of college is I knew my parents could never afford college for me, and I didn’t want them to. I…
Growing lettuce has always been one of the easiest vegetables to grow. Using lettuce containers to grow year round salad is my number one frugal tip and reason for promoting this vegetable. Lettuce containers Number one frugal tip for growing lettuce is don’t spend a lot of money on fancy containers. Lettuce can be…
Thrifty moms save money with recycling. Everyday household items such as: clothing, shoes, water bottles, used tires, or any products are recycled into something until they become trash. for me, it is hard to throw money in the trash. I like to get a lot of use out of everything. So many ways I have…
The home we live in was built in the 50’s. People back then did not have large closets, rooms, or laundry spaces. Our laundry room is located in the basement. To say the least, it is small. I get a wall with enough room for a washer and dryer. I had to come up with…
This month is going to be way better than the last few months. I just know it! Warm weather makes everything easier. We have been gardening, homeschooling and enjoying lots of family time. The same as last time, please link up your posts and visit a few others. WELCOME to the May 2020 “You’re the Star” Blog…
Latin is not an easy language to learn. It is an older language, but not a dying language. Homeschool games has made learning the basics of Latin much easier. For instance, I made up a tic tac toe game and the kids loved it. After that, the next week they were using Latin in conversation…..correctly….
Easy homeschool spelling games are fun, help with learning and teach spelling. This subject is important for reading, comprehension, writing, and knowledge of reference books. I think because I was such an avid reader when I was growing up it helped with my spelling. The more I could spell, the more I read.Learning to…
Taking care of our homes, city, neighborhood, country and world is important. Responsibility lies with us. Teaching our children too respect the world we live in will preserve it beauty because someday it will be their’s to maintain. As I grew up, my parents took good care of our yard. They taught me a…
Myths about all natural cleaners bring up interesting points on whether they really clean or not. Frugal tips about making homemade cleaners are found everywhere on the internet. Facts for homemade cleaners are explained on many blogs, as well as ads and sponsored posts for store bought cleaners. Purchasing cleaners at the store is…
Welcome to week#3 of the January 2020 “You’re the Star” Blog Hop! Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share this post from my blog: Packing Tips for Toddlers to Teens ________________________________________ WELCOME to FAMILY feature week of the January 2020 “You’re the STAR” blog hop! Meet your FAMILY week Cohost This week is FAMILY feature week…
Reading is my favorite hobby. I love to read. Books are one of the love’s of my life. One of my goals when my children were born was to develop a love of reading in them. For year’s part of our night time routine was to read before bed. We still read before bed if…
Homeschool games let down walls in children to help with learning. Seeing children light up when a game or fun activity is mentioned is confirmation. Our goal as homeschool moms is to teach our children to strive to do better. Develop a love of learning, and to work through problems intentionally. We do that with…
Chores are the necessary evil. Over the years, I have worked hard to get my children to take pride in chores. Many books have I read to see what is age appropriate for each age group. Since I have three now, teaching them new chores takes a little more time. I have compiled a list…
Fall is here. Time to change up the skincare routine. Dry skin is damaging and does not hold a glow. Keeping skin healthy in the fall is easy. Five ways to keep skin glowing and wrinkle free is a good daily routine from daily. Taking care of skin now will help later. Routine Have a…
Planning, organizing, pretty pictures and nice neat homeschool rooms are not realistic when teaching boys. Take the chairs out of your homeschool room because they like to stand. Don’t label and organize each book on the shelf. They don’t care how it goes back. Don’t plan out the day minute by minute, have a general…
Our homeschool convention this year is in April for the Midwest, and that is where we go to get our homeschool curriculum for the next year. Every year, I say that I will be organized and prepared for this important weekend. Then, I am not. This time I am going to be prepared with a…
Since I used to own my cleaning business, I needed to clean as many homes as I could in a small amount of time. I had to make a certain amount of money because I was a single mom. I could only work while my oldest son was in school. I was trying to grow…
Frugal living is acquired by learning to live on less. Enjoying life and not scraping by takes a certain creativity. Frugal stay at home moms who make the decision to stay at home to take care of their kids are the ones who master this lifestyle. Stories exist of frugal stay at home moms…
Date nights with a spouse are fun and a great way to connect, but even better at home. Date nights are important for a marriage. Spending a lot of money should not be a prerequisite for time alone with a spouse. Frugal home date night are also a fun way to connect. Frugal home date…
Eight years ago I became a stay at home mom. My husband started our home business the year before. Money was tight, and every penny counted. I had a good hold on how to save money from my grandparents. Living on a frugal home budget was not easy. It was not easy when friends were…
Implementing frugal home tips organization tips gives moms the tools to let everything have a place without spending a lot of money. The best way I have found to organize is too look at what I need organize, write it down on a piece of paper. Then I lay it on the table or counter….
Home businesses for frugal people do not need to have a loan for startup costs. Home businesses for frugal people are the most logical way to start working and earning money from home. Anything that is part of daily life can somehow be turned into a home business. I wanted to work from home and…
Columbus Day is a holiday that we don’t miss. Even though we do not take off on the day as homeschoolers we still commemorate the observance. In my homeschool we have three age groups. Fifth grade, first grade , and kindergarten are the grades that I accommodate. Celebrating any holiday with fun, games and learning…
Acne is a problem for moms. Dermatologist appointments can be expensive. Frugal home remedies for acne save money and are minus the chemicals. Over the years I have had flare ups with acne and so has my oldest son. Finding what works and holding onto various tips when you most need them for acne, give…
As a homeschool mom, I never saw myself becoming a frugal homemaker. Really. If you would have known me 25 years ago, the word frugal is now how you would have described me. But, I am now. People change, circumstances change, and we evolve. If we do not evolve into the person God leads us…
There are so many ways to save money in the home. Our family lives a pretty frugal lifestyle, and we still learn from others’. Nothing is unobtainable, even on a meager income. We are a one income family, but we still save money to take a vacation. Our yearly family vacation is worth all of…
WELCOME to the July 2020 “You’re the Star” Blog Hop! Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog: Tips to Get Chores Done with Multiple Children ________________________________________ WELCOME to HOME feature week of the July 2020 “You’re the STAR” blog hop! Meet your HOME week Hosts This week is HOME feature week Swing by the Home Hosts’…
WELCOME to the July 2020 “You’re the Star” Blog Hop! Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog: Ten Frugal Uses for Dish Detergent ________________________________________ WELCOME to GARDEN feature week of the July 2020 “You’re the STAR” blog hop! Meet your GARDEN week Hosts This week is GARDEN feature week Swing by the GARDEN…
Astronomy doesn’t have to be another curriculum purchase. Astronomy can be weaved into everyday life, and there are easy steps to add this subject to your homeschool. Kids will love and develop an appreciation for the sun, moon, stars, solar system and galaxy. Going on a night walk provides a hands on approach to viewing,…
Winter is a hard time for most kids. Use indoor winter activities to use up extra energy. Homeschooling allows for flexibility. Homeschool kids can add indoor winter activities into their school day. Long, boring days with boredom will cease with these fun ideas. Try to use one new winter activity each day. Most of…
I have been teaching preschool to my four year old. Several different methods, ideas, and just introductory learning along the way. I try to keep him engaged, make learning fun, and come up with different ways to develop his skills. He is a very active little boy, as most little boys are. For today,…
This week our homeschool field trip had to take place at home. Our basement flooded due to the sump pump going out and I had to wait for the plumber to arrive and help. We did not do anything amazing, but did some interest led learning, extra practice, and reading. It’s ok to spend…
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 not enough to feed our family. Carryout pizza was taking…
Homemade is not from my generation. We grew up with dishwashers, and microwaves. Most snacks came from the microwave after school. My view on donuts has always been that I needed a fryer, oil and lots of patience to make donuts. That sounded expensive and time consuming. Baking homemade donuts did not seem frugal. …
I love to save money and make my own products. Cleaning products, air freshener, laundry detergent, butter, and other products. I have found a frugal tip recipe for homemade air freshener. This air freshener smells so good. Only three ingredients. Try this air freshener to change a dark gloomy day to one that is better….
Finding a home for everything seems to be my niche. If a product has a use, then I will find it. No I am not a trash collector, but a recycler. Frugal home recycling brings life to something that may sit in a landfill for year’s. Recycling brings something good from nothing. Using old tires…
Gardening and self sufficiency is a lifestyle that has been handed down for many years. Most people who garden learned from their parents. Other’s held an interest in gardening from clubs or associations that they were involved in growing up. Frugal gardening tips have also been handed down through the generations. Parents that spent…
Gardening is a frugal hobby. Gardening should not be expensive. Saving money by growing vegetables in the backyard is easy. Buying someone else’s plants to save time costs money. Gardening is a self sustaining hobby. The way to save money in gardening is to become an expert. Education in gardening is…
