What to do with old jeans

How to Recycle Old Jeans (+15 Easy Craft Ideas)

Frugal Living|Wise|#StayHome Resources
Jeans can be repaired, handed down, and worn again and again, but there comes a point when it is just time to do something more! If you're wondering what to do with old jeans, you've come to the right place. I have a big pile of jeans that have holes in the knees and are too small for my kids now. I've just been letting them pile up for a year or two now because I didn't want to throw them in the trash. Seems like a waste to get rid of all of that good fabric. I... Read this post
Laundry tips and tricks

8 Laundry Tips and Tricks to Get Laundry Done Fast

Frugal Living|Wise|Life on Purpose
How to Do Laundry Faster and More Efficiently Before we get into any laundry time-saving tips, you might want to take the time to clean your washing machine and dryer so they will work better and more efficiently for you! Also, take measures to... Read this post
Best birthday freebies for adults and kids

50+ of the Best Birthday Freebies for Adults and Kids

Family|Frugal Living
Where to Get Freebies on Your Birthday Who doesn't love freebies? Getting freebies on your birthday makes the day feel so much more special! Before your next birthday, sign up to receive emails from your favorite stores and restaurants. Many of... Read this post
What to plant in may

What to Plant in May

Frugal Living|Home & Garden
Time to Plant Green Beans, Corn and Pumpkins! It's difficult to know when the perfect time is to start planting certain vegetables, flowers, and herbs in your garden. Is there really a perfect time? Yes, there is! What you should be planting depends... Read this post
Best paring knife America's test kitchen

The 2 Best Paring Knives on America’s Test Kitchen

Home & Garden
Finding the Best Paring Knife Money Can Buy It is awesome when you can get top rated products for less! The other day I was watching America's Test Kitchen on PBS and they were testing out paring knives. They were comparing the most expensive and... Read this post
Easy birthday party ideas and tips

10+ Inexpensive & Easy Birthday Party Ideas

Family|Frugal Living
10+ Cheap Birthday Party Ideas Under $50! As my kids have gotten older they still love to celebrate their birthday with their friends, but it can get very expensive going somewhere to celebrate or having big events planned. Typically I aim for BIG... Read this post

How to Host a White Elephant Gift Exchange

Family|Christmas
So you want to host a white elephant gift exchange? Well, we've got the details right here... but make sure you've got the best White Elephant Gift! Check out our blog post with a ton of white elephant gifts under $15! You might also like this list of... Read this post

The Best Places to Find Organic Coupons

Coupon Tips
There are a lot of myths in the world of extreme couponing, such as the myth that coupons are only for junk food and that organic coupons don't exist. Although this is a myth, a lot of people still believe it to be true. That's because it can be a bit... Read this post

It’s SO Hard to Say Good-Bye

Wealthy|Work From Home
Before I tell you where I am going I think it is important to tell you where I have been. My hope is that in hearing my story you might be able to glean one last lesson in frugality and what it means to me. I have hesitated in the past to share this... Read this post

Preserving Produce: How to Can, Freeze and Dry Your Favorite Foods

Frugal Living
Enjoy Fresh Produce Throughout the Year! Preserving fresh produce can save you quite a bit of money as you add up the cost of dried fruits and other foods sold in store. Below you'll find tips, tricks, and advice for preserving foods, as well as great... Read this post