Easter egg hunts are a tradition. This year try some of our frugal home Easter fun ideas. Coloring eggs has been another one of our household traditions, but this year we are going to try to add a new tradition. Introduce one of these great ideas to start a new memories. Home is where the…
Thrifty moms’ shop all they time….thrifty moms save more and spend less. They are the ones that have all the nice clothes, toys and cars, but did not pay a lot for them. Before I had a family money was not object. Spending money and shopping were my two favorite hobbies. I was able to…
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…
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…
**This post contains affiliate links which helps to support my family. I love teaching 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 kids…
Supplies for Homeschool Kindergarten Game Poster (smaller size) White Red construction paper Outline of a candy cane Black Marker How to Play Candy Cane Ordinals On a poster board, draw a candy cane for the homeschool kindergarten game. At this time, do not add the stripes. Adding the stripes later is part of the game….
In our homeschool, I am utilizing the ages of my middle two sons. My oldest who is 19 currently goes to college and his time is limited. That bumps my second and third sons into my new helper position. When my hands need to be helping my first grader, the fourth grader can help the…
Games are fun. Using homeschool games to teach is fun. Witnessing the connection with my own children is what actually led me to incorporate a game or song into school. During winter when outside time is more limited games can be a lifesaver. Thanksgiving is coming up, and here are some fun games to try…
Keeping our homes clean is a job that never quits. Over the past year I have developed a few challenges that motivate me to get this work done. A cleaning challenge has been one of the best ways for me to meet my daily goals. Since I am a homeschool mom to my boys’ and…
Among the many places in a home that is used, bathrooms are a close second. In my time of raising a family one of the best ways to keep a bathroom stocked is to keep inventory. Several methods have progressed and faltered in my journey to make sure their is plenty of toilet paper and…
Best Ways to Stock Food in an Emergency Surely, one of the best ways is to choose foods that will last, and with a longer expiration. Purchasing nuts, granola bars and canned foods that will last at least a year should be in the plan. Utilizing a longer term food will provide peace of mind….
Johnny Marzetti is a great tasting frugal home ground beef meal. This is one of my “go to” meal’s at our home. This easy recipe takes only 15 min. of prep. My family LOVES to see this recipe on the menu board. I mean when I make it, is usually gone with no leftovers….
Frugal home cloth diapers for beginners is hopefully an answer to questions that remain about cloth diapering. Walking through a step by step process usually helps me when I have questions. With my first two children I used disposables only. Cloth diapers were a daunting idea to me. As a young child I witnessed…
Baking soda has many uses. This natural cleaning agent is one of the best ways I have found to get out dirt and grime. Baking soda has many uses. After much research, I have found this product to be a must have in our home. When I purchase baking soda for our home, I…
Any kind of clutter can get out of hand quickly. Now, this post is not going to tell you to de-clutter. I find that pointless and costly. On the other hand, frugal home toy clutter is a real thing. Too much is an issue also, frugal homes do not hoard, but use what they have….
Spring break is not a vacation time for us. Where we live the weather is also not great. Planning frugal home spring break activities for preschool is challenging. First, preschoolers get bored REAL easy. Second, we strive to take a long vacation over the summer, so our spring break is a staycation. Third, we homeschool,…
