This week I picked three ideas to share with you on how you can save money on food preparation. Besides shopping for deals and using coupons, there are many easy ways that you can stretch your food budget. 1.Use your freezer! Out of all my appliances, I think my freezer has to be the one… Continue reading Saving You $$$
Author: Clinging to the Little Way
Five Frugal Things
Here are some of the ways I have saved money this past week: 1.Got a Christmas gift for $2 I mentioned last week that I am making a "my favorite things box" as one of the gifts for my children this year, so when I saw a great deal on Nutella (which my daughter absolutely… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
How I Spend Less than $100 a Year on Homeschooling My Children(Part 2)
In Part One of this series, I shared ways that I save money on homeschool science curriculum (generally spending less than $20 a year). Today, I will be sharing some ways that I save money on history curriculum. K-2nd Grade For K-2nd grades, history is basically full of learning about historical characters and holidays. The… Continue reading How I Spend Less than $100 a Year on Homeschooling My Children(Part 2)
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins
Both of my children have gluten sensitivities, so I try to limit their exposure to gluten as much as possible. Now if you have gluten allergies you know that gluten-free products are always twice as expensive as the original product. The best way to save money when buying gluten-free items is simply to buy foods… Continue reading Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins
Some of Our Favorite Middle School Books
We love to read in our house....like a lot. We actually have three huge bookshelves full of books that we love to read again and again and sometimes again. One of the most common problems that readers face is what to read next, so I thought I would share some of our favorite book series… Continue reading Some of Our Favorite Middle School Books
Saving You $$$
This week I will be focusing on ways to save money on cleaning products for your home. 1.Vinegar and water I know most people equate a clean home with a great smelling home, but a lot of the products that have the strongest smells are not always the best for your family. A few years… Continue reading Saving You $$$
Five Frugal Things
Here are five ways that I saved money this past week: 1.Scored a Christmas gift for 0.49¢! A few weeks ago, I received a coupon in the mail for a free Venus razor. I was excited when I received this coupon, because my daughter happens to love Venus razors and this would make a nice… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
How I Spend Less than $100 a Year on Homeschooling My Children(Part 1)
One of the most common concerns that parents have before they start homeschooling their children is how much it will cost. Yes, there are some really expensive homeschooling curriculums out there (cough cough...Sonlight) that are considered to be complete curriculums. These will include all the books you need plus a daily schedule to take the… Continue reading How I Spend Less than $100 a Year on Homeschooling My Children(Part 1)
Saving You $$$
Each Wednesday, I will post three money saving ideas that will help you to save money in your everyday life. Now not all of these ideas will be exciting or groundbreaking, but every little bit helps and according to one of my favorite thrifty phrases "A penny saved is a penny earned." Menu Plan, Menu… Continue reading Saving You $$$
Five Frugal Things
1.Used up leftover Halloween candy I teach a third grade first communion class at my church on Sunday mornings. ( I have the sweetest kids this year!) While my students love to answer questions about what we learned during the class, they especially are eager to show off their knowledge when candy is involved. So… Continue reading Five Frugal Things