I spend a lot of time in my kitchen — breakfast, lunch, dinner, supervising numerous snacks — so it doesn’t take long for the look to get stale. Unfortunately, everything in there is just so big that I’m kinda stuck with it. We don̵…
{The New Home Ec} 3 Ways Your Vacation Budget Is Closer Than You Think
Two years ago, we had set aside $1000 for a simple, budget beach vacation. Then, I found out we didn’t get the condo we wanted, and everything else was $200-300 out of our range. We were left trying to figure out how to quickly add to our vacatio…
{The New Home Ec} Teen & Tween Fashions for Less
Gone are the days of Target fashions and generic clothing. The teen and tween want Justice, Aeropostale, and whatever hot fashion happens to appear in Seventeen magazine this month. And, I get it. I remember desperately trying to fit in during my own a…
Easy, Inexpensive Easter Eggs
There are so many egg-dyeing kits on the market now. They range in price from under $1.00 to close to $5 each! We have many ideas to share that will
{The New Home Ec} Planning Our Non-Vacation
A family vacation is just not in the budget this year. Sometimes, even a staycation just doesn’t cut it. That’s why we’ve found something in between. The day trip. [Continue
Why You Should Have an AMC Stubs Card
On Friday, the hubby and I went to our 2nd movie all year. Last night, I went to the theater again with some friends. And, yes, both times I saw
{The New Home Ec} 9 Inexpensive Ways to Vacation at Home
We are just one week from spring break. I’d love to be counting down to an exciting trip, packing my bags for a week at the beach, or mapping out our trip to a fun destination. It’s just not in the budget this year. That doesn’t mean …
Bowling Deals for Frugal Family Fun (Plus Eversave Royal Pin Giveaway)
Don’t miss your chance to win a free Royal Pin bowling experience from Eversave. Details below! We just love to experience all the family fun our city has to offer!
Locks of Love: Free Haircut
The teen has been growing her hair out for years. Years. Last year, after years of nothing more than a trim, she announced she wanted short hair again. Of course,
{The New Home Ec} 14 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Spending a Dime
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $17.6 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts this month. Not to mention the amount of money spent by the more than 70 million who will dine out for the holiday. But, saying I love you do…