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…
Halloween is a fun holiday to dress up. Costumes and parties can be expensive. I have found some inexpensive ways to hold a Halloween costume party on a shoestring. Work under the Halloween budget this year, not over. Its’ never fun to overspend and have buyers’ remorse. Creating a fun Halloween party experience does not…
Easy homeschool spelling games are fun, help with learning and teach spelling. This subject is important for reading, comprehension, writing, and knowledge of reference books. I think because I was such an avid reader when I was growing up it helped with my spelling. The more I could spell, the more I read.Learning to spell…
Preschool is such fun time to introduce homeschool games. This age group loves to play and learn. I’m almost sad that I won’t have anymore preschoolers since my youngest is now in Kindergarten. Searching out fun games to play with kids each day is rewarding. For new homeschool moms keep it simple. For veteran homeschool…
25 St. Patrick’s Day Activities is filled with fun, creative activities to help engage kids in the holiday. This holiday is ope to many fun ideas’. Imaginations run wild with the thought of a leprechaun scampering about creating havoc. At least that is what happens in our home. Most of the day my children make…
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…
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….
Backyard camping is a frugal, 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. It became an automatic playscape that was full of adventures. My imagination was able to run free and many…
Preparing for the next winter is how to stay ahead of problems, and save money in a frugal home. For me, I like to have my plans in place so that when the time comes, I know what I will do. Gardening, canning, and building a greenhouse, tend to take spring focus. The best advice…
Frugal home heat hacks opens the door to additional ways to heat in the winter. Saving on energy bills is important as other costs rise. Dress for Cold Weather Wear layers to keep warm. Add in a hat for style. Keep a warm beverage close by to sip on through out the day. Decorate for…
Tips for starting and maintaining a frugal pantry
