With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to find the perfect gift for the moms in your life. For some of us, though, it’s hard to accept gifts when we know what the family budget looks like. This year, skip buying her expen…
{The New Home Ec} 9 Ways to Save Money at the Movies
I just love movies. I can have entire conversations in movie quotes. Our DVD collection spans 8 shelves on 2 walls. And, the theater? Oh, how I love it! I have been twice in the last week and would gladly go again if anyone else needs a date for The Hu…
{The New Home Ec} Lifestyles of the Frugal and Famous
While it may seem celebrities live the high life, some of them are still clipping coupons, finding bargains, and working to keep hard earned dollars in their pockets! This week,
{The New Home Ec} A Day in the Life of a Frugal Mom
A lot of people think frugal living is all about extreme couponing or shopping strategies, but it’s so much more than that. It’s about the daily habits that add up to big savings every year. It’s about living frugally every day. In be…
{The New Home Ec} 8 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Save You Money
The New Year and its resolutions are upon us! I actually love the idea behind resolutions — even if I go about it a bit differently than most. Typically, I make a to-do list of things I hope to complete throughout the year. It’s kind of lik…
{The New Home Ec} The Gift Wrapping Party
When you want to have dozens of cookies, without baking for days, you can host a cookie swap! When you want to wrap dozens of presents, with good company, festive treats, and more gift wrapping choices than you could ever afford on your own, why not tr…
{The New Home Ec} Countdown to Christmas: Frugal Traditions for the Holiday Season
The countdown to Christmas is officially on — with just 24 days to go, our December calendar is already filling up. We have Girl Scout events, school musicals, family celebrations. And, somewhere in the middle of it, we try to find ways to enjoy …
{The New Home Ec} 20 Festive Dollar Store Projects for Gorgeous Home Decor
It’s time to deck the halls, and I’m sorry to say my holiday decor is looking a little sad. Most of it was purchased on Christmas clearance throughout the years, not that there’s anything wrong with that. A hodge-podge of kids’ …
{The New Home Ec} 15 Thanksgiving Centerpieces You Already Have
It happens every year — I plan & plan for Thanksgiving dinner, only to realize a few days before that I’ve neglected the centerpiece. Usually, I just toss a few
{The New Home Ec} 6 Ways to Make Movie Night More Exciting
If you’re looking for a fun, frugal way to enjoy time with your family, look no further than your living room. Movie night is a simple, inexpensive idea for family fun. The girls love it when we declare a family movie night. The lights are dimmed…