Backyard camping is cost efficient for parents, close to home, and a fun alternative to state park camping. As a child, my favorite part of summer was setting up the tent in the backyard for a few days. Also, it became an automatic playscape that was full of adventures. My imagination was able to run…
Summer games on a camping trip are fun. For me, I do not like to take up a large section of our packing space for entertainment. Mostly, our games need to fit in a corner. The prerequisites’ is in expensive and interesting. Frugal games for camping allow for creativity and money to be spent in…
Summer is our favorite time to camp. We love to go for a weekend to relax and enjoy the primitive life. Camping is not always a frugal activity. Enjoying a frugal summer camping trip hacks is a list of ways I have found to be prepared and not break the bank. After many many camping…
Arriving home after a wonderful trip and the house is dirty. Before you went, justifying the undone laundry, dishes in the sink and garbage was ok. Well, now it’s time to clean up. Or is it? One of the best ways to prepare for a trip is to follow three steps. First, clean your…
A successful year of homeschooling is important. Setting up the year over the summer is the first step. Success starts with prior planning. When I know what to expect, then our schedule runs smoothly. Follow a Schedule Schedules’ do not have to be regimented routines. If used properly, they implement a structure to keep the…
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….
As we get ready to start up our new homeschool year, soccer, scouts and Bible Study I can’t help but yearn for the carefree times of summer. Staying up later and playing on the porch is one of our favorite activities in the summer. We used to catch lightning bugs but I hate seeing the…
Preschool Valentine crafts are so much fun to make. Preschool is a fun time because kids love learning. Impressing mommy or daddy on Valentines’ Day with the special craft makes their hearts bubble with excitement. Being a mom on the receiving end is also fun. No store bought gifts compare to the ones that I…
Simple ways to start a frugal home
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….
I have struggled for so many years not being able to accomplish my frugal home mom budget goals. Every January my list would be made. Then, by May I realize where the list is. Can you relate? It’s crazy how homeschooling three boys’ can derail my personal goals, budget and even my home to do…
Summer camping was always the trip I looked forward to as a child. Our family did not have a lot of money for expensive vacations so we went camping. Frugal camping trips hold the best memories that we all talk about at get togethers. Creating the same frugal camping experience for my kids is important….
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…
Figuring out what is for dinner at home is a process. 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 put together a meal plan…
