I am horrible about starting projects and then moving on to new projects halfway through. I know I can’t be alone in this, right? The problem is that sometimes when I finally get back to a project, I can’t find all of the supplies for it, or I no longer remember what the pattern was. …
Stop ants with this homemade ant repellent recipe! Already got ants? We’ve got an ant killer recipe for you too! We’ve had a major ant problem this summer. They have been everywhere!! And they have been getting inside the house. I don’t mind ants as long as they are outside and not fire ants but …
If you’ve been reading our blog for very long, you will know that I love my freezer! I have saved so much time and money simply by buying items on sale, prepping them, and freezing them. If you’d like more information on freezing fruits and vegetables, check out my post Freezer Friendly: Fruits and Veggies, …
Making homemade liquid laundry detergent can save you a lot of money. It’s also really great if you have any sensitivities to Sodium Laurel Sulfate, dyes or fragrances. Plus, it’s really easy to make. What you need: 1 Bar of Soap (You can use any kind. Fels-naptha is the kind typically used, but you can …
I am mostly a self taught foodie. Although, I’m not sure that I’m really a foodie. I wouldn’t really call myself a chef either. I’m a cook, a cook that really likes to cook and try new things. Along the way, I have picked up a few techniques and short cuts to making cooking easier. …
All of my kids, except for my oldest, have gone through a disaster phase. Not real disasters, but kid disasters. Like spraying the TV with a squirt gun, or unloading half the fridge, or pouring a whole box of cereal on the floor; you know kid disasters. And last Wednesday, my 2 year old did …
We know that with the new year, many of you have made it a goal to save money and get your finances under control. Well, we’ve come up with a series we think you’re going to like: Every Monday we will be sharing an idea with you on how you can save money, or how …
Find out how to turn the word budget from a cuss word into a blessing! So, you decided to work on a budget as a New Year’s Resolution, but have no idea where to get started? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’m here to help you get started and to answer any questions …
When Dan and I got together, we came from extremely different financial backgrounds. Dan had really never been taught anything about money or budgeting, while I had grown up listening to Larry Burkett with my very thrifty parents. While we were still engaged, Dan handed me his checkbook with all the checks signed and …
Photo Credit I started couponing in January of 2011. I was gung-ho about it. I stocked up like crazy. We even installed shelving in the spare room closet. I won a gift certificate from Ace Hardware, and I wanted shelves. I spent so much money stocking up. I did get great deals, but you still …
About 6 years ago, Dan and I had two experiences within a short time that made me realize that we needed to have a first aid kit in each of our vehicles (and one in our camper as well). The first experience happened when Dan and I were dirtbiking. We came around a corner and …
Your freezer is your friend. Whether you have an awesome deep freezer or just the freezer that’s attached to your fridge, you can learn to use your freezer to help save you time and money. (And just for the record, if you don’t have a deep freezer but you have space for one, I would …