I didn’t even know you could make your own Christmas wreath out of real tree clippings! So when my friend Emily invited me to a wreath making party I was thrilled to try it out! It was so easy! Of course it was extra easy since Emily had all the supplies gathered for us. Not…
A couple weeks ago I wrote about how keeping an eye out for high value coupons is worth your time even if you aren’t a coupon lover. One reader asked this great question: “I love coupons. You inspire me, but you know what I hate? Junk mail. How do you find all these deals without…
Last year when Grace’s first Christmas was quickly approaching I felt this pressure to come up with Christmas traditions for our family. If you think about it, what we all remember the most from our holidays growing up are those special things we did as a family every single year. Family traditions are important! (At…
This year my Thanksgiving plans are quite non traditional. I will be celebrating with my husband’s family in a hospital cafeteria. My father-in-law had back surgery yesterday, so we will be coming together in the hospital. It is amazing how something like this helps you refocus on what is truly important. What makes Thanksgiving? A…
Last week I shared that keeping an eye out for high value coupons is one way that I strive to be frugal. I’ve been able to score some free products and amazing savings by looking beyond the “$0.50 off 3” coupons. Now I’m going to share where I find high value coupons. 1) Newspaper –…
I’m not going to shock anyone by suggesting that coupons can save money. If you agree that coupons save money then you don’t need me to explain it all to you! If you tend to think that coupons are a waste of time that will only save you pennies, then I have a message for you:…