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
Tag: frugal living
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
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
Aldi Grocery Haul | One Week of Groceries
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
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}
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
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
Come Home For Comfort 