It is crazy to think that I started this little blog ninr'ish years ago.  In that time my couponing focus has changed time and time again.  The foods our family eats and the products we wear may have changed over time, but I am still passionate about … [Read more...]

Money is not a necessity.  There are many things we can do that we do not need money for.  Below you will find a list of things you can do for free (listed alphabetically) Alphabetize Alphabetize the books on your shelf. Back yard … [Read more...]

I have lived a frugal life since I was a little girl (since I was born, really). I grew up poor which taught me the true value of money. When you grow up without much even a quarter means something magnificent in terms or rewards. When I was little … [Read more...]

The only thing scarier than having zero money in the bank is having zero money in the  bank and credit cards maxed out to their spending limit.  There is a huge sigh of relief when you have lifted your mountain of debt off your shoulders or paid down … [Read more...]

When it comes to budgeting there are a ton of ways to save money and there are just some budget busters that you can skip altogether to save big bucks (when added up over the course of a year).  Our list of budget busters - things we just don't … [Read more...]

Being a parent means you are constantly unsure if what you are doing is wrong or right (as if those words can be clearly defined.  I mean – there are definitely some WRONGS to parenting, but some of the rest just feels like it could be wrong (juice … [Read more...]