How To Have a Frugal Valentine’s Day
Ah Valentine’s Day, the day to declare our undying devotion and love to the special someone in our lives. The media would have us believe that the only way we can show our love is by emptying our...
View ArticleHomemade Cleaners: 10 Homemade Household Cleaner Recipes
Homemade Cleaners Going green has a whole new meaning when you’re cleaning your house with DIY cleaning solutions. You’re going to save lots of green while using Homemade Cleaners without harsh...
View Article5 Tips to Clean Up the House in a Snap
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Glad for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you ever feel like you spend all of your “free time” cleaning? I feel your pain! It seems that new...
View ArticleBanana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Looking for a dessert or snack to use up some leftover brown bananas? Well, you are looking at the right recipe. Also try our Perfect 6 Minute Buttercream This Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting...
View ArticleHow to Eat Healthy on a Budget
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget Sometimes I watch people at the grocery store and I notice what they put in their carts. Many times I see a lot of cheap junk foods like ramen and I wonder if they buy...
View Article7 Ways to Upgrade Your Morning Coffee
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Seattle’s Best Coffee® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Hey, coffee lover! Are you looking to upgrade your morning cup? I have a few great tips...
View ArticleHow to Fake a Clean House
Uh oh! You just got a phone call that your best friend from high school/fellow PTO member/husband’s coworker is going to be at your house in 20 minutes. Unfortunately, your home looks like a tornado...
View ArticleTake the Frustration Out of Bill Paying
Bad News- having to sit down with your checkbook or at your computer and pay bills (but paying bills is something we have to do every month every month whether we like it or not). Good news- there is...
View ArticleDon’t Get Ripped Off at Costco! 4 Things NOT to do at Membership Stores
Walking into Costco for the first time can be super exciting! You are surrounded by tons and tons of products at prices that seem too good to be true. Before you know it, you are at home, wondering why...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning Checklist (Free Printable)
Who’s ready to do some Spring Cleaning?? If it were up to me.. I would rather someone ELSE might do mine. But that’s not going to happen, so how about a Spring Cleaning Checklist to help out? Better...
View ArticleThe Secrets to Organizing on a Budget
With the dreary days of winter hanging over our heads, lots of people are looking forward to spring and spring cleaning. We accumulate lots of stuff we don’t need over the holidays, especially if there...
View Article15 Easy Tips to Extend the Life of Your Produce
As we are approaching spring and more fruits and veggies are going to be in season I thought I would talk about making them last longer in your fridge. I hate it when I get all excited about buying a...
View ArticleMaking Family Outings Frugal and Fun
The time we spend with our families is priceless. But many popular family activities are quite expensive. Even a simple night at the movies can put a serious dent in the budget by the time you buy...
View ArticleHomemade Window Cleaner
Ever been out of cleaning supplies just when you need them? Or maybe you simple want to cut down on chemicals in your home. How about trying out some Homemade Window Cleaner? I really like my...
View ArticleMake Money by Keeping an Organizing Home
When you plan on organizing your home, you’re likely thinking about how much better your home will look. However, did you know that you can actually save money by keeping your home organized? People...
View ArticleSpicy Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad
It’s SUMMER time and aren’t we all looking for unique dishes for pool parties, picnic and get togethers?? Well, this is a GREAT unique spin on an old favorite of potato salad. Spicy Chipotle Sweet...
View ArticleWhen the School Days are Done.. Kids, They Want to Have Fun..
Dying to have fun this summer, but strapped for cash? Here are some ideas for help you have some inexpensive fun all summer long. Read Something. Story Time isn’t just for toddlers, some libraries and...
View ArticleFree Online Summer Camp (Or Inexpensive)
I have begun thinking about summer activity options for my girls. This is NEVER an easy feat. I feel like I start early and then summer is on top of me and I am scrambling. This year we actually have a...
View ArticleAmazing (and Easy) Grilled Asparagus
Veggies? Do you love them or hate them? Growing up I HATED them. Give me a plain burger, stuff it with french fries (that is a veggie, right?) and I was good to go. These days things have changed,...
View ArticleWhat to Buy.. and When: A Month by Month Breakdown of Sale Cycles!
Do you know which items are on known for being on sale each month? Believe it or not, there is a formula for What to Buy. Certain products go on sale at certain times of the year. Knowing how to...
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