“Regrow” Food You Would Throw Away
I have several articles on Frugal Living Mom for reducing food waste including ideas on making food last longer and how to use overripe produce. Any food you don’t throw into the trash is money in your...
View ArticleGarlic Roasted Chicken With Vegetables
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyNutrishDish #CollectiveBias I love that nutritious, real food can also be affordable. Often,...
View Article5 Items of Trash You can Repurpose or Reuse
When many of us make the decision to start saving money, we often focus is often on the amount of money we can spend every month. It’s good to remember that you can also save money by Repurposing and...
View ArticleSriracha Grilled Cheese with Bacon
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sara Lee® Artesano™ Bread. Are you a fan of grilled cheese? I am, and have been since I was a little girl stuffing French fries into mine… lol. Did...
View Article6 Apps for Your Smartphone That Save Big Money on Groceries
Yes, it’s true, we are in the technology age where eventually every coupon will be electronic and you’ll have robots ringing you up at the register. Okay, so maybe not robots, but we are in the era of...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Guide to Living Within Your Means
Yep, the thought of budgeting stinks. We all have dreams and saving money just seems to suck the life out of them. It’s easy to way thing now, waiting is not easy. We have so many household project...
View ArticleRoasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic and Rosemary
My mom and I where at a Whole Foods the other day and decided to grab their salad bar for lunch. They had some fun toppings like roasted Butternut Squash with fig balsamic that was really good. Roasted...
View Article8 Crazy Ways to Use Pickle Juice
Ok, OK… not ALL these ways are crazy. But a few are, and the rest are pretty cool ways of using up that pickle juice. It won’t save you a lot of money, but it’s an easy way to get into the habit of...
View ArticleTrader Joes Inspired Easy Turkey Chili
Trader Joes is one of my favorite places to shop. First off they have so many fun things, in fact the other day I bought an entirely shelled, still whole coconut. It was so cool and way easier to eat....
View Article9 Frugal Ways to Show Your Mother You Love Her
Mother’s Day is coming up. While this is not the only time you tell your mother (or wife and mother of your children) how much you love her, it is everyone’s favorite time to do so. Moreover, no matter...
View ArticleAre You a Cheap Date? 13 Frugal Date Ideas
We all need time to unwind with our spouse or significant others- even if you are on the tightest budget. It just replenishes our relationships and takes us back to when we first met. Life is busy;...
View Article2 Ingredient Apple Cherry Smoothie With Yogurt
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mott’s®. The opinions and text are all mine. My kids love juice. So I didn’t need to ask them if they wanted to try new Mott’s® Apple Cherry...
View Article8 Small Changes for a Big Impact on the Environment
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scott Tube-Free for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ll admit it. My family is not always “green”. I’d love to be, but I often don’t have the time...
View ArticleBlack Bean Burger with Red Pepper Aioli
I have another delicious Trader Joes Inspired meal for you! It’s totally budget and kid friendly. Not all kiddos will like the Red Pepper Aioli but the Black Bean burger is just as easier served with...
View ArticleIs Making Your Own Baby Food a Frugal Mistake?
Have you noticed that our society is all about health these days? Never before have we been so focused on improving both our physical and financial health, simultaneously! Unfortunately eating well can...
View ArticleSmores “Ice Cream” Sandwiches
This post brought to you by Cool Whip. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Frugal Living Mom. Who likes a fun after-school snack? I’ll bet all of your kids would raise their hands....
View ArticlePrescription for a Case of “Keeping Up With the Joneses”
Trying to outshine family members, neighbors, and friends isn’t a new phenomenon. The phrase “keeping up with the Joneses” goes back over 100 years to a comic strip published in 1913. Trying to match...
View ArticleMy First Shopping Trip at Aldi (How Did it Go?)
“This post was sponsored by ALDI as part of Influencer Activation for Influence Central.” A few months ago when I saw that Aldi was coming to San Diego, I was more than a little excited. In the online...
View ArticleCreamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pops (ad)
This post brought to you by Cool Whip. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Frugal Living Mom. Last week I told you how Cool Whip is celebrating its 50th anniversary and shared a recipe...
View ArticleInexpensive Ways to Boost the Value of Your Home
A home is a great investment. Even if you don’t plan on selling it immediately, making your home more marketable allows you to build equity more quickly, sell your house more quickly when the time...
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