Grace just turned 3 and she requested a pink birthday party.  I kept the decorations pretty simple, but I also wanted it to look nice. I only spent $5 on her easy birthday decorations.  Here is how: Plastic Table Cloth – I bought 2 for $1.00 each.  One covered our large table.  The other one I cut…
Welcome to Frugal Photo Friday!  This month I am partnering with Crystal, from MoneySavingMom.com.  Each Friday we are sharing pictures of simple ways that we save money.  This week’s themes are kids and bath & beauty. We visit the library on a regular basis.  We try to take advantage of all the things they have to…
My sister came over on Monday and she wanted to put something in my freezer. I cringed. “Umm… Â good luck!” I warned her. My freezer had gotten to the point where I would open the door slowly so I could catch anything that was falling out. Â It needed some attention. Â Today I decided to do…
I’m pretty frugal. Â Some of the ways that I save money might be impressive. Â Some ways might be a little extreme, but a lot of the ways I save money seem pretty normal and boring to me. Â Yet shouldn’t those things be celebrated, too? It is time to start celebrating simple savings! Welcome to Frugal…
Three months ago I shared with you the story of Kristen’s still birth.  The comments you left on that post and emailed to me have meant so much to Kristen and me.  As a thank you for your kindness, we would like to bring you an update on how Kristen is coping with the tragic loss…
We’ve been chatting about kids’ clothing this week and I wanted to pass along this simple tip: The White Onesies Tub White onesies are a classic for any infant’s wardrobe. Â They should also be at the top of your “Keep for Future Kiddos” list since they are gender neutral and won’t go out of style….