this post contains affiliate links Black Friday has evolved from the old one-day event (that you had to stand out in the cold for 12 hours to experience) to almost a month-long series of sales. I personally prefer the 2018 version of the Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend - online shopping is so much easier! :)… Continue reading 5 Things I Buy On Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Category: Frugal Living
3 Simple Home Decor Upgrades Under $5
Having a beautiful home is really the result of small choices and decisions. It's certainly true that large rooms, expensive furniture and professional decorating skills produce a beautiful home, but those of us living in average sized homes with well worn furniture and our own decorating skills can still have beautiful living spaces! Here are… Continue reading 3 Simple Home Decor Upgrades Under $5
Recent Dollar Tree Purchases That I Love
Even though I'm not buying Christmas decor this year, there are still plenty of good reasons to shop at Dollar Tree! Here are a few recent purchases that I'm loving! #1 Toothpaste Who knew Dollar Tree sold full sized tubes of Crest and Colgate? I always buy toothpaste at the grocery store when I can… Continue reading Recent Dollar Tree Purchases That I Love
Christmas Decor No-Spend Challenge
It's safe to say that I have a lot of Christmas decor. The photo in this post is from Christmas 2016 - I know I've added at least one more box to my collection since then! Knowing that there are at least seven bins of holiday decor in our storage room and remembering how much… Continue reading Christmas Decor No-Spend Challenge
Small Closet Organization (On A Small Budget!)
this post contains affiliate links I started my quest to have an organized home at least year before I began blogging. One of the first organization projects I tackled was the tiny closet over our air return. Since neither of our bathrooms have a closet, this space is the designated first aid/travel toiletries/overflow bath and… Continue reading Small Closet Organization (On A Small Budget!)
My Favorite Items To Buy At Dollar Tree
If you watch my YouTube channel, you know I'm a big fan of Dollar Tree! It's become a store that I find myself shopping more and more frequently. Just like any discount store, not everything they sell is a bargain, but there are lots of treasures to be found! Here are some of my favorite… Continue reading My Favorite Items To Buy At Dollar Tree
10 Ideas To Make Road Trips Pleasant and Affordable
this post contains affiliate links On Friday I recapped our road trip from South Carolina to New Jersey and back. We had a really good trip - and here are the things that helped with that! #1 I packed enough food for most of our breakfasts and lunches. We were able to eat in the… Continue reading 10 Ideas To Make Road Trips Pleasant and Affordable
The ALDI Beginner’s Guide!
Love it or hate it, Aldi's prices are SO good. Your first shopping trip at this unconventional grocery store can be a little overwhelming - grocery carts that require a quarter deposit, shelves full of only store brand products and cashiers that rush you through the line without bagging your items! I hear from many… Continue reading The ALDI Beginner’s Guide!
Blue and White Decor | Summer Goodwill Challenge
I'm slowly adding to my collection of blue and white home decor - thanks in no small part to these Goodwill challenges! For the past year or so I've participated in seasonal Goodwill challenges where you have to find something secondhand for $5 or less, and then incorporate it into your home decor. This time… Continue reading Blue and White Decor | Summer Goodwill Challenge
5 Ways I’m Saving Money On Household Expenses
It's been a while since I talked about frugal living habits! I've always been a frugal person (mostly out of necessity) and my husband and I are always striving to be debt-free. We briefly achieved that goal before we bought our home and have been working to get back there ever since! We've had wins… Continue reading 5 Ways I’m Saving Money On Household Expenses
Come Home For Comfort 