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…
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 very…
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. …
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…
I struggled for many years on how to get ready for our homeschool year. Pulling curriculum together, schedules, chores, activities and so on was a nightmare. This preparation happened at the end of our summer for me because during the summer all of my time is devoted to having fun. Preparing has evolved for me…
As we continue on our preschool journey my enjoyment increases. I love to watch my preschooler explore the world and then reiterate it in his own way when daddy gets home. Sometimes the interpretation comes out exactly like we did the activity, and sometimes not. That is part of the learning journey…imagination. In this day…
For the past few weeks I have been writing about homeschooling boys. My posts have covered a set routine for breakfast, because boys are wiggly. They have covered what areas to work on to make them into responsible adults. Trust me…there is nothing easy about it, but I love it. Homeschooling boys is a journey…
Cloth diapers have come along way since the 70s. Pins replaced buttons, and all in one diaper replaced the plastic cover. The best ways to choose are based on preference. Here are some of the best ways to choose cloth diapers. Best Brands of Cloth Diapers Fitted cloth diapers work well for overnights. I liked…
Household management tools are the best ways to run an efficient home. Finding that right way to work systems and routines important. Here are some of the best ways that I chose to help set home priorities and implement them. Household Management Binder I created this binder that holds all of the best ways…
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…
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…
Several years ago I started to use homemade cleaners. Before this, store cleaners were my go to products. Never before had I really investigated or considered making my own products. Out of necessity though, I needed to save money. One of the ways I chose to save money was to make my own products. Another reason…
Easy to Grow Tomatoes are one of my favorite frugal 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…
Our frugal family loves to eat zucchini. 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 so that in the winter we would still have vegetables we like. Zucchini…
In the city on rooftops, flower beds, and front yards gardens are popping up. Creating a way to save money, through frugal gardening is exploding. Urban farms are everywhere. People are seeing that gardening is a way to become less dependent on others and grow healthier food. Not having to rely on a grocery store…
