Fun and Free Things to Do in the Treasure Valley

September 15, 2018 29 Comments Frugal Living,Travel,Family
Frugal Living|Travel|Family
I've lived in Boise most of my life, and needless to say it is a wonderful place! From riding the green belt along the river to skiing the slopes in Bogus Basin, there are so many different fun activities that Treasure Valley residents can enjoy all year around. Beside the big treats that the Treasure Valley has to offer such as Table Rock, Camel's Back Park, and Quinn's Pond, there are also so many hidden gems in the area that you and your family can experience for really... Read this post
37 ways to bust summer boredom - fun balloon and bubble activities

Summer Fun with Balloons and Bubbles

Jul 21, 2018 Frugal Living,Family
Frugal Living|Family
Banish Summertime Boredom with Balloons and Bubbles! Summer is here and these activities will come in handy! We've put together a list of 37 of our favorite balloon and bubble activities. We know  you'll find just the right one for a hot afternoon... Read this post

How to Freeze Pineapple

Jul 9, 2018 11 Frugal Living
Frugal Living
Did you score some cheap pineapple? I took advantage of a sale and picked up 6 fresh pineapples! Now, my family is big on fresh fruit (it's probably more than 50% of our grocery budget), but still, 6 pineapple is a lot of paradise to consume in just... Read this post
5 tips to help you shop smart at Costco

5 Tips to Help You Shop Smart at Costco

May 7, 2018 30 Frugal Living,Wise
Frugal Living|Wise
Shopping at Costco: When & What to Buy Who doesn't love shopping at Costco?  Go ahead... raise your hand.  I don't see any hands.  Why?  Because everyone loves hanging out at Costco!  That is, until you check out and pay.  :)  I believe... Read this post
25 ideas to throw a fun, yet frugal, themed birthday party

25 Frugal and Cheap Birthday Party Theme Ideas

Mar 28, 2018 Frugal Living,Family
Frugal Living|Family
It’s time to throw a birthday party that your child will never forget. However, you don’t want your wallet to suffer long after the presents are unwrapped and dishes are done. Check out these 25 cheap birthday party theme ideas, and bookmark several... Read this post

Save Money at Disney

Oct 7, 2017 1 Frugal Living,Travel
Frugal Living|Travel|Disney
How to Save Money at Disney Who loves Disney? Who wants a family vacation? Who is ready to make memories to last a lifetime? Now here's the question that really matters, Who wants to Save Money at Disney? As you know, Disney isn’t cheap, but it can... Read this post

Frugal Girls’ Night Ideas

May 25, 2017 8 Frugal Living
Frugal Living
A happy mom is a better mom! So, I recently decided that I need to start planning to have a girls' night once a month. The idea is to create a reason to get together and provide opportunity to relax, interact, and connect. It is therapeutic and fun! Everyone... Read this post

3 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

Apr 18, 2017 58 Frugal Living,Wealthy
Frugal Living|Wealthy
Originally posted April 2013... I'm happy to report that by the time our house was finished (man, that took forever), and our financing went through, my score was high enough to qualify us for a great interest rate!  It was nice having Credit Sesame... Read this post
How I use chores to keep my kids motivated and on task. Advice from a mother of 8.

Parenting Tip: How I Use Chores to Keep My Kids Motivated

Mar 27, 2017 34 Frugal Living,Life on Purpose
Frugal Living|Life on Purpose
As a mother of 8, I'm continually on the look out for new... Read this post

How to Save Money at the Grocery Store Without Using Coupons

Mar 17, 2017 2 Frugal Living
Frugal Living
So as we addressed before, many of you don't use coupons anymore... in fact, we don't use coupons like we used to either.  BUT that doesn't mean we don't love to save money!    Aside from watching the sales, there is another easy strategy you can... Read this post
50 ways to save 50 dollars

50 Ways to Save $50

Feb 24, 2017 Frugal Living,Wealthy
Frugal Living|Wealthy
Each of these tips could save you $50 a month! Just think, if you did each of these ways to save $50 a month, you would save hundreds each month and thousands each year! Honestly, some of these things may even save you a lot more than $50 per month. A... Read this post
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