You may consider utility bills as an expense you can’t do anything about, but you are wrong. If you pay attention to your energy use each month, you’ll notice a spike in December. In my home this is usually the result of being home from wor…
(The New Home Ec} 20 Amazing Ways to Reuse Toilet Paper Rolls
A few weeks ago, I saw a post on using empty toilet paper rolls to store & organize cords. I thought it was so brilliant that I immediately started saving our empty rolls. Then, I stumbled on a tip for using one as filler for frugal holiday decor, …
{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…
Non-Seasonal Items on Halloween Clearance
I stopped by Target yesterday, to take a quick look at the Halloween clearance—50% off for now, expected to move to 75% sometime this weekend. I don’t need more seasonal
Simple Daily Habits to Lower Your Budget
Thanks to Tervis for sponsoring my writing. Visit their website http://www.tervis.com to learn more about the world’s first smart cup. Being frugal isn’t just about clipping coupons, scouring daily deal
Beauty and the Bargain: 5 Ways to Pamper Yourself on a Budget
Between work, school functions, carpool, Girl Scouts, softball, track and whatever else three girls can come up with, our life is pretty chaotic. We set aside one day each month
How to Survive a Heat Wave With No Air-Conditioning
The temperature has been over 90° every day this week—finally hitting the 100° mark yesterday. But, as we say in Indiana, it’s not the heat…it’s the humidity! The “feels like”
Fuel Efficiency Tips from Ford
When Ford announced their eletricified vehicles in January, I was amazed at the fuel economy numbers—but, what can a real, live person actually get on the road? Last week, I
Want to try something new? Do it over the Summer!
Kids want to explore a new interest? Have them do it over the summer!