1. Renovations While my children were gone this past week visiting their grandparents, I completed a few home improvement projects that have been piling up on my to do list. I am counting these towards my frugal accomplishments because doing them myself saved me a ton of money. My main projects I completed were to… Continue reading Frugal Things

1. Chase rewards I am loving Chase's 5% cash back on grocery store purchases this month. I earned $44 in reward points for this billing cycle alone. **As long as you pay your bill off each month, this is a smart way to generate some easy money for your family 2. Wedding attire   My… Continue reading Frugal Things

*This is a compilation of the last two weeks 1. New refrigerator shelves I have had the same side by side refrigerator for the past 13 years and I love it. However, one by one the shelves on the refrigerator side have cracked and broken until I have been down to just two workable door… Continue reading Frugal Things

1.  Homeschool Banquet Every year our homeschool co-op offers a high school banquet for its members. It is always beautifully decorated and makes a very special night for our children. I originally gave my daughter a budget of what she could spend for her dress and accessories, but she quickly let me know that she… Continue reading Frugal Things

1. Signed up for Book It! Every year we sign up for Pizza Hut's Book It! Program as homeschoolers. Free pizza just for reading...yes please! 2. Dresses Belk was having a sale on all of their previously marked down dresses for 40% off the lowest ticketed price.  I have been searching for new dresses forever… Continue reading Frugal Things

**I have not done a frugal things post in awhile so this list is a compilation of the past few weeks 1. Home Improvements My grandmother had given me an old china cabinet of hers that I loved. The problem is that I do not have china and I am not into knicknacky things so… Continue reading Frugal Things

1. DIY Low Carb Convenience Foods   I have been on a low carb diet for awhile now and the price of low carb convenience foods is just awful!! Since it is Frugal February, I decided to try and make a few snacks at home that I would normally buy in a store if I… Continue reading Frugal Things

1. Home remedies We caught an awful cold virus last week that felt like the flu complete with fever, chills, and aches. Luckily we were able to treat it at home with a few home remedies (and over the counter meds) that work well for us. My usual routine for a bad cold involves Advil,… Continue reading Frugal Things

  1. Christmas We did pretty good on keeping Christmas spending to a minimum (although it is never as  frugal as I hope it will be) it could have been much worse. To save money, I made quite a few items that my children really loved. This year, I made a Star Wars quilt, Harry… Continue reading Frugal Things