When I need to really stick to a small grocery budget, Aldi is the place I shop. I know that I can rely on their low prices to fill my cart with fresh produce, dairy and anything else I need for the week without spending much at all. Here's a recent grocery trip where I… Continue reading Aldi Grocery Haul | One Week of Groceries
Category: Frugal Living
What To Eat When The AC Is Broken
Two weeks ago we turned the AC on in our house - we hadn't used it much at all since late November - and we discovered that some time in the last month or so, our unit had met an untimely death. Being an extremely hot natured person, I can deal with not having heat… Continue reading What To Eat When The AC Is Broken
My 2017 Skin Care and Beauty Favorites {Drugstore}
this post contains affiliate links I talk a lot about saving money on groceries, but I am also very serious about keeping my personal care budget as low as possible. I don't allow myself to shop at Ulta, Sephora or department stores for makeup or skin care. I know there are ways to save on… Continue reading My 2017 Skin Care and Beauty Favorites {Drugstore}
Sweet Santa Tray {$5 Goodwill Challenge}
Happy Monday! Today officially begins my 12 Days of Christmas video series! I'm sharing a few of those videos here on the blog, but make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel or visit this page to see all 12 videos. Today you'll get a sneak peek of my Christmas decor as I show you… Continue reading Sweet Santa Tray {$5 Goodwill Challenge}
Aldi Favorites: Home Goods Edition
Every time I write a blog post about Aldi, I have to start by reminding you that I don't shop at Aldi because I love the experience. It's certainly not the most pleasant shopping experience, but that's why I also visit my local high-end grocery store once a week. I stroll the aisles, picking up… Continue reading Aldi Favorites: Home Goods Edition
Three Ways To Reduce Your Weekly Grocery Budget Today
Whether you're looking for a way to help make ends meet or you'd like a little extra cash for Christmas shopping, your grocery budget is a great place to start! I have three ways you can reduce your weekly grocery budget - today. #1: Budget your groceries, not just your cash! Budgeting groceries means that you… Continue reading Three Ways To Reduce Your Weekly Grocery Budget Today
Meal Planning For Family Vacation
Vacation is a wonderful thing. There's just something about getting away with the people you love, unplugging from daily life and reconnecting with new experiences, leisure time and fellowship. Vacation can also be expensive, stressful and a lot of work! As a spouse (and especially as a parent!) there's packing, planning and traveling that has… Continue reading Meal Planning For Family Vacation
My Pantry Essentials
Having a well-stocked pantry helps me save money and helps me put meals on the table every day! Because I keep a core inventory of the same items, I know to purchase multiples of these things when they are at their rock bottom price. I never have to pay full price for my pantry essentials!… Continue reading My Pantry Essentials
How We Saved $1,000 In One Day
What would you do with an extra $1,000? Go on vacation? Pay off some debt? Breathe a little easier at the end of the month? No matter how much money is currently in your bank account, I doubt anyone would refuse an extra $1,000. We recently did two simple things that will result in $1,000… Continue reading How We Saved $1,000 In One Day
5 Things I Always Buy At Aldi
Something I like to preach to people who ask me about saving money on groceries is this: there’s no such thing as a store completely full of good deals. No matter where you shop, you should never assume that everything in the store is a bargain. Knowing your prices and stocking up when things are… Continue reading 5 Things I Always Buy At Aldi
Come Home For Comfort 