We always do an end of the Summer Labor Day picnic. That for us marks the beginning of fall. Our family loves to go hiking, camping, swimming, and have picnics on a shoestring. As I look back over my younger years’ growing up, there are many memorable picnics. That is why I make sure we…
Summer is our favorite time to camp. Camp cooking isn’t something I always look forward to because it is hot. In the fall, it feels good to have a fire. In the summer, not so much, We love to go for a weekend to relax and enjoy the primitive life. Camping is not always a…
Summer is not always expensive to have fun with boys. You migh have some cheap ways to have summer fun with boys. Every summer we participate in the summer reading program at the library. I did it as a child and make sure that my children have the same opportunity. Finding cheap ideas for summer…
Campfire cooking is easier than stove cooking. Throw everything in a pot and let it cook. 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…
As a homeschool mom of four boys I definitely know how hard it is to get them to show self control. They are natural born fidget machines. Anything in their reach is open for twirling, dropping (continuously) and molding into new shapes. Thank heavens for genius people who come up with toys like the fidget…
Games are fun. Using homeschool games to teach is fun. Witnessing the connection with my own children is what actually led me to incorporate a game or song into school. During winter when outside time is more limited games can be a lifesaver. Thanksgiving is coming up, and here are some fun games to try…
Homeschooling doesn’t have to be expensive. The next 30 days will be proof! This challenge is designed to help you stay consistent, creative, and cost-efficient in your homeschooling endeavors. Show up each day with purpose, passion and enjoy the frugal homeschooling journey. What is 30 Days of Frugal Homeschooling Challenge? A purposeful way to stay…
Homeschool Preschool letter X flower study is the Xeranthemum. Purple flowers adorn any yard that has this flower. They are bountiful and beautiful. Originating from the Mediterranean these flowers are beautiful. Teaching my homeschool preschooler about flowers has been an endeavor that is paying off. My children are older now, and I love the fact…
Each day as I do my morning routine, I am always happy to pick up our home with beautiful sunlight beaming in the windows. I see the cat laying on the top of the couch basking in the warmth of the sunlight, and envy her lazy day. My goal as a frugal home mom is…
In the next part of our no spend challenge we are learning how to take our unwanted items and turn them into cash. Here are a few ways that I have turned clutter into cash. Clutter to me is defined as something I have bought but end up getting rid of for less than what…
Everyone buys something and that is why I am in a no spend challenge. Not just for a day, week, or a month, but a whole year. Purchasing an item always has a reason behind it. Identifying what makes us spend money is important. I know when I was younger I spent money on clothes…
Conquering frugality to create a frugal home takes planning and effort. Having a food plan that involves stocking the pantry, filling the freezer and rotating the fridge saves money in the future. Fridge Organization: Use What You Have I don’t know how many times I have went to the store and bought more carrots, not…
Frugal home buying is a process of steps. Frugal home buying takes time, planning, budgeting, research, and a willingness to do some DIY projects. People who do not take the time to plan out the entire home buying purchase, or envisioning this home with them living there in the next 10 years will end up…
One of the best ways we have found to keep our frugal home comfortable in the winter is to install ceiling fans. Our home has approximately five ceiling fans. They really are a year round heating solution. In the summer I keep our living room fan on low, and it doesn’t create a huge wind…
Several years ago I started to use frugal homemade cleaners. Now I make all of my cleaners and use this frugal window cleaner recipe. Before this, store cleaners were my go to products. Never before had I really investigated or considered making my own products. Several year’s ago I made all of my own cleaners. vinegar…
Our frugal family loves to eat zucchini., and that is why I am giving you my thrifty gardener’s growing tips. 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…