Summer is my favorite time of year. For that reason, we are very active, and it can be expensive. I have found three summer ideas that are fun, on a shoestring budget. The top criteria for an activity to qualify for a shoestring budget is one, to be fun, and two free, or inexpensive. In…
We have not traveled on Spring Break in several years’. One reason is the crowds, and another reason is the expense. Traveling at peak times is too expensive for our family. We homeschool, and it is easier for us to travel off season and get better hotel rates. Gas is sometimes cheaper too. Spring break…
Winter is a hard time for most kids. Use indoor winter activities to use up extra energy. Kids need indoor winter activities. Make a list of fun new ideas to try from the list below. Try to use one new winter activity each day. Indoor activities on a shoestring was inspired from my lack of…
Holiday decorations on a shoestring have become a way for me to re-purpose our “stuff”. Saving money on all occasions and fronts is important right now. buying more Christmas decorations is money that doesn’t need to be spent. Each year I save all of my holiday decorations and store them in bins. That is one…
I love the holiday season, it is so much fun and our homeschool is more relaxed. There is no daily agenda or work to be done per se, but I still sneak in a few ways for them to learn. My kids just do not know it….yet. At our home we take off the entire month…
We are now going into our second week of homeschool. I survived. This mom has four boys, and yes….they are busy. Active. Inquisitive. As some would say “All boy”. Our homeschool room has a trampoline, sit and spin, and is located next to the playroom. One of our chairs used to be an exercise ball….
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…
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,…
Like most frugal moms, canning food for my family is the number one reason I garden as a hobby. Putting good, nutritious food on the table free from any chemicals is important to me. Watching my family devour the vegetable soup made from the bountiful, red tomatoes we grew in the summer is fulfilling. …
As one of many frugal moms who is trying to bring in passive income to help my family, I want to pass on some ideas. Consignment shop reselling is an easy way to get started with low overhead. Once you get the hang of it, you will love it. Reselling can be done with flexibility….
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…
Fall is here. Time to change up the skincare routine. But, right now it may look impossible on a shoestring budget. Let me share with you a few ways to still take care of your self. Frugal moms have too stick together. One sure way to know if you’re ready for a skincare regimen is…
Lemonade is a must have dinnertime staple for all frugal moms on a suburban homestead. We love to drink lemonade in the summer on our suburban homestead porch. Moreover, I have been drinking this delicious drink since I was a child, but it has to be made just right. The perfect lemonade is not too…
This summer we have been working on a shoestring budget. Money has been tighter and other expenses are rising. Instead of worrying about what cannot be controlled, we decided to put together fun ideas. Likewise, these activities are not only fun, but they operate on a shoestring budget. Summer isn’t over yet, so schedule in…
Dabbling in the investment world doesn’t seem like a very frugal mom minded activity. As a frugal mom the idea sounded very scary. Right now the stock market is in a precarious state and the future doesn’t look stable. In addition to all of the scary parts of investing right now, as a frugal minded…
