Although I love the holidays, they can be a little busy...and expensive. It's all good stuff, but the presents for family, co-workers, mailman, hair stylist, and your daughter's piano teacher start to drain your wallet. Then there's the extra groceries for family get-togethers, office parties and school festivals (my public school teacher friend informed me… Continue reading When There’s No Time To Cut Coupons
Category: Frugal Living
The Confessions of a Couponer
Every once and a while, someone will ask me what I like to do for fun. I always pause for a second and mentally scan through my weekly activities. "Well, I like to cook...and I enjoy working around my house....oh and I love to grocery shop. Couponing. That's my hobby." I've never had gobs of… Continue reading The Confessions of a Couponer
Organizing: One Room At A Time {Quick Closet Tip}
Last week I showed you how I organized my small bedroom closet. Our master bedroom is small enough that when the closet door is open, half of the light from the room is blocked by the door. I needed an easy and inexpensive light source. I found these tap lights at the Dollar Tree, and… Continue reading Organizing: One Room At A Time {Quick Closet Tip}
Sneaky Enchiladas
I have a recipe for you today that is....sneaky. Does your family (do you?) like to eat leftovers? I have a sneaky way for you to turn leftovers into a scrumptious Mexican dish! On Sunday, I served a roast that turned out to be less than amazing. It wasn't very fatty, and as a result,… Continue reading Sneaky Enchiladas
I {heart} clearance deals!
The other night I accompanied my husband on a manly shopping trip in search of an accessory for his iPad. We walked into Staples, and I immediately headed for the back of the store. My husband was skeptical that an office supply store would have clearance bins….but lo and behold, they did! I didn’t buy… Continue reading I {heart} clearance deals!
End of Summer Produce
Last week I happened upon a package of 4 sweet peppers marked down to $1.99! One of the easiest ways to reduce your grocery bill is to buy in-season produce. I couldn't resist the chance to pick up peppers at $.50 each, so they came home with me. We ate one pepper for taco night, but the… Continue reading End of Summer Produce