Frugal Living

How I’m Saving Money on Groceries in 2017

this post contains affiliate links I've said it before and I'll say it again - you can't always lower your mortgage or your car payment, but you can do something about how much you spend on groceries! Last year I saved over $1,500 on groceries and I plan to keep that trend going for 2017.… Continue reading How I’m Saving Money on Groceries in 2017

Frugal Living · Holidays

$10 at Target: Pre-K Christmas Gift Idea

It's always my goal to have my in-store Christmas shopping done by Thanksgiving. I like to shop TJ Maxx, Walmart and Target for Christmas gifts - but this year Target was my favorite. They have such a great selection of affordable yet "giftable" items in the dollar section! I love being able to purchase multiple… Continue reading $10 at Target: Pre-K Christmas Gift Idea

Frugal Living · Recipes

How to Save Money at Kroger {Menu Monday}

Hey there! I'm taking over Menu Monday for Whitney today and sharing my menu for the week as well as a couple tips for how I save money at Kroger! Let's start with the grocery saving tips... Unlike my sister, I don't do much coupon clipping, but I have found a few ways to keep my… Continue reading How to Save Money at Kroger {Menu Monday}

Friday Favorites · Frugal Living

My Top 5 Favorite Household Cleaning Products

this post contains affiliate links I'm mixing up my usual Five on Friday routine with another list of 5 things! Today I'm sharing my top five favorite household cleaning products - I sat down in front of the camera and talked about all five of them, how I like to use them and of course a… Continue reading My Top 5 Favorite Household Cleaning Products

Decor · Frugal Living

Living Room Refresh {On A Budget}

This year I really wanted to replace our living room furniture. We currently have a worn (but still pretty comfy) hand-me-down leather sectional, a matching recliner and a very old love seat that Paul brought from his bachelor days. It has a slip cover that is really showing wear (thanks mostly to Thelma Lou). Several months… Continue reading Living Room Refresh {On A Budget}

Frugal Living

Three Things I Do Because I’m Frugal

One of my biggest pet peeves is waste. I hate to see anything wasted - money, food, energy or time. Because of that, I have developed frugal habits during my adult life. I'm not saying everyone should adopt these practices - this is more of a "confessions" type post than anything. However, if you are looking… Continue reading Three Things I Do Because I’m Frugal

Frugal Living

Saving Money On Meat: Freezer Storage Tips

When it comes to saving money on groceries, the question I am asked the most is how to save money on meat. It can be tricky - but it can be done! In this video I'll share one of my best tips for having a stockpile of budget-friendly meat at your fingertips! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s8ggdL2eQk How do… Continue reading Saving Money On Meat: Freezer Storage Tips

Decor · Frugal Living

$10 at Target: Dining Area Refresh!

I'm very excited to be participating in this blog hop today! Becky from BYBMG Blog created this series of posts where she takes $10 into Target and tries to make it go as far as possible. This month I got to join eight other bloggers for the fun - their posts are linked below. I took $10… Continue reading $10 at Target: Dining Area Refresh!

Frugal Living · Recipes

Ingles Grocery Haul + A Call For Your Questions

Those nachos were Friday night's supper (I menu plan from Friday to Friday) and they were delicious! I mixed a little re-fried beans in with the taco meat and ended up with a supper that definitely rivaled Taco Bell's Nachos Bell Grande. Yum. Last week I shared my grocery savings from 2015 - I'm hoping to… Continue reading Ingles Grocery Haul + A Call For Your Questions

Frugal Living · Recipes

Is It Possible To Save Real Money On Groceries?

It feels so good to be back with a successful grocery haul this week! I finished out 2015 with a load of fun grocery deals, including marked down produce and turkey meatballs for $.67! Each week I use Southern Savers to find the best grocery deals, make my grocery list and to track my weekly savings.… Continue reading Is It Possible To Save Real Money On Groceries?