I love fall and the smell of warm bread cooking in our frugal home oven. Who doesn’t? It just illuminates coziness. Below are several of the best recipes around to encourage your family home for dinner. Memories area built and grown around the kitchen table. So many of my memories are in the kitchen eating…
Two years ago, we created our own movie room in the basement because we love home movie nights so much. Here’s some tips to make your home movie night more fun, on a shoestring budget. DIY Movie Theatre First, before anything is the actual movie night equipment. Nothing fancy or expensive like a projector is…
Shoestring budget ideas for fall camping emerged from the necessity of enjoying a hobby and affording it. Everything times five was expensive, and I knew that if I wanted to continue our fall camping adventures there would have to be a money compromise. Warm camping gear is not cheap. There are tactics and ways to…
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…
As our family grows and the kids get older we are away from home more in the evening. Fast food eating is getting expensive and really is not healthy. I do keep a budget and try to stay within that budget. But that is for home cooked meals. I wanted good meals, but how would…
Kids thrive on attention, attention, and attention. Playing quick games with them helps them to get this attention. No, it does not make them spoiled, but in essence gives them a greater grasp on adult interaction, increases their vocabulary and creates a bond that cannot be replaced. Kids learn so much from games and puzzles….
Personally, I have not been very good at homemade food. To me, time is short and already prepared food works well with our schedule. Lately though, I have found a new love for homemade. Starting homemade butter, muffins, bread and dinner from scratch is not so bad. The process is healthier and my time has…
Our Friday adventure begins this week in Cincinnati, OH. Each year we attend the Great Homeschool Convention and love it! As usual it was filled with lots of sessions on how to homeschool in many different subjects. Multi grade and multi age learning is also part of many sessions as vendors bring forth their…
Frugal moms can succumb to an abundance of toys’ too. Even though the best laid boundaries exist for purchasing toys, it happens. I tried for a long time to control the toy count in our home. But, alas with four kids’ it became inevitable that we have too much. Also, it doesn’t help that I…
Startup costs for a cloth diaper service is on the lower end, making it a good choice for frugal moms. Businesses with high startup costs are do not work for frugal minded moms who are trying to open more doors by bringing in a passive income. Several years ago I started my stay at home…
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….
This Christmas idea for frugal moms is one that I always wish I would have tried instead of cleaning. Christmas is my favorite time of year, and I love to decorate. The whole ambiance of Christmas radiates family, joy, giving and happiness. The idea of going into homes to decorate for them for Christmas is…
Starting a frugal moms grocery delivery service has never been easier. Now is the best time to get started in this up and coming new market. People are busy and have no time for grocery shopping. Starting this new service as second income, or growth into a larger business is up to how much time…
The best home businesses for frugal moms are ones that are low budget startup. No loans, only income producing with a bare minimum of costs. Hopefully offer the course of the net few weeks I can give you some relative information to assist in the steps to become an entrepreneur. As I have stated in…
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…
