Summer is not always expensive to have fun with boys. You migh have some cheap ways to have summer fun with boys. Every summer we participate in the summer reading program at the library. I did it as a child and make sure that my children have the same opportunity. Finding cheap ideas for summer…
Campfire cooking is easier than stove cooking. Throw everything in a pot and let it cook. Frugal dinners at home are easy with appliances that help. Frugal dinner camping ideas are a bit more difficult. Putting together a meal plan that is cooked primitively on a campfire requires a plan. First, when I try to…
Summer break is here and it is time for this frugal family to cool off. But, if you’re like us with more than one child it can be expensive. There are ways we have found to still stay cool, have fun, and spend nothing. In addition to the kids’ having fun, moms’ can cool off…
This summer we went to the movies. Last summer I found several deals, but it was so nice that we ended up at the pool more. Each summer is different and I try to make sure we have rainy day activities and sunny day fun. Summer is my favorite time of year and I enjoy…
Each Friday the kids and I do a field trip. Last year, and for many years we did not do field trips. On my homeschool planning day I allotted Fridays’ to be the day we go outside to learn somewhere. Friday has become the day for our homeschool field trip. The destinations vary each week…
Homeschool preschool letter F learning time holds the key to many different ways to teach this letter. Some homeschool moms keep the same routine, but I always liked to mix it up. My preschoolers loved that mommy was going to teach them and at some point they would get to enjoy a snack. For me…
I am privileged to be wrapping up our series by the blogging buddies on BACK TO SCHOOL helpful hints. Please visit the link below to follow the other posts in this series. Each year the first week of school is a little hectic. Whether you homeschool like us, or attend public or private school. …
Our timeline discovery takes us to a homeschool history spot that includes Spartacus, gladiators’ and Rome. Interestingly, at one point Spartacus fled his city with other gladiators, and went to Mount Vesuvius. Pompeii was destroyed by this volcano. Most importantly, we covered that last week in our lessons! It was fun to see my homeschoolers’…
Each day as I do my morning routine, I am always happy to pick up our home with beautiful sunlight beaming in the windows. I see the cat laying on the top of the couch basking in the warmth of the sunlight, and envy her lazy day. My goal as a frugal home mom is…
In the next part of our no spend challenge we are learning how to take our unwanted items and turn them into cash. Here are a few ways that I have turned clutter into cash. Clutter to me is defined as something I have bought but end up getting rid of for less than what…
Everyone buys something and that is why I am in a no spend challenge. Not just for a day, week, or a month, but a whole year. Purchasing an item always has a reason behind it. Identifying what makes us spend money is important. I know when I was younger I spent money on clothes…
Conquering frugality to create a frugal home takes planning and effort. Having a food plan that involves stocking the pantry, filling the freezer and rotating the fridge saves money in the future. Fridge Organization: Use What You Have I don’t know how many times I have went to the store and bought more carrots, not…
Our frugal family loves to eat zucchini., and that is why I am giving you my thrifty gardener’s growing tips. Through the winter we are not able to purchase zucchini because prices go up and size goes down. My first thought when I started my gardening hobby several year’s ago was to utilize the produce…
**This post contains affiliate links which helps to support my family. I love teaching homeschool preschool. Preschool is the time when kids begin to grasp the concepts being taught to them through play. Three year old’s have such vivid imaginations. Combining both play and imagination with fun homeschool games creates a fun learning environment. My…
Tomatoes are one of my favorite budget gardening fruit. Every year I plant several tomato plants to secure a good canning season of chili. One habit I have that usually wrecks my gardening adventures is forgetting to water the plants. Thankfully, tomatoes are a lot like zucchini and durable. In year’s like this one where…
Free camping in Indiana for a more primitive feel. One of the requirements is to be on state ground. Frugal summer camping along hiking trails is allowed in Indiana. Grab some gear, your tent and flashlight and see where the trails take you! Camping can be expensive if not planned or researched. Most of the…