My Motto: Save Where You Can So You Can Spend Where You Want


photo © 2011 Steven Depolo | more info (via: Wylio) This is an old post I wrote when my blog was still pretty new. In fact, my blog was only 5 days old when I wrote this post! I wanted to revive it (and add to it!) because it’s still so true (although I do splurge on haircuts nowadays ) and it’s kind of my motto! I think we all should save wherever we can so we can spend where {Read More}


Frugal Gift Idea: Use Your Freebies To Bless Someone Else!


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If you have been following this blog for awhile, you’ll notice I post about a LOT of freebies. You might have freebie overload by now! Jessica from Crazy Coupon Train has a great post about what to do with all of those freebies and free samples you can acquire. What a great way to bless someone with a helpful and useful gift! I know I’m going to be signing up for a LOT more freebies now! What do you do {Read More}


10 Things I’ve Learned About Buying Work Clothes on a Budget


photo © 2007 rococohobo | more info (via: Wylio)   I have to admit, one of the best things about working from home is that I don’t actually have to get dressed for work. I can work in my PJ’s or in an evening gown and no one cares! However, I know not everyone has the luxury of working from home and finding day to day office or job attire can be expensive! Related posts: Tot Tuesday: It’s a Girl! Dressing {Read More}


20 Things to Do When You Just Want To Shop


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Earlier today, I got a bit want-y. You see, I have been more interested in decorating our home here lately and I found myself browsing for a pretty wall clock and a nice outdoor wall clock. I quickly moved on from there to all the DIY blogs (the kind I really like are the ones where they build beds and really complicated bookcases), and before I knew it I was about to check out online at JoAnn’s before I took {Read More}


Works For Me Wednesday: Kid Friendly Decor-No Neat Freaks Here!


Take two steps into our home and you know kids live in here. Our décor might be accurately designed as “family oriented”. Our walls are pretty bare, décor and furniture are to an absolute minimum…toys and books and dolls abound. I’ve never been much of an interior decorator. In fact, I’m kind of a mess when it comes to decorating (luckily this fits perfectly into my desire for frugal living!) Maybe that is why it’s easy for me to allow {Read More}