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Ever So Fun & Inexpensive Table Centerpieces (perfect for Easter)
I've shared this post idea previously, and it's still one of my very favorite frugal and creative ways to bring a touch of Spring to my decor. Honestly, for one dollar worth of seeds, you can create the most fun Spring Centerpiece for this Easter's festivities. I...
Frugal Fashionista – from black to white
Are you new to my Frugal Fashionista series? Find out how I dress for less with designer outfits for mere pennies on the dollar. Yes, all outfits from head to toe are less than $15.) It's time for another Frugal Fashionista Fashion Show. THIS FRIDAY, JULY 9th, link...
Dog Days of Summer…
Somewhere along the way, the meaning of "the dog days of summer" has been lost on me. A time of carefree magic that only a child holds onto without a worry in the world. My wish for you this summer is that you may find moment so relaxing that you can literally shut...
Grilling in Bulk – C.O.S.T Cooking
Sizzle your way to fantastic summer meal plans by firing up the grill and letting it do the work for you. Typically, we all love summer grilling because it keeps the heat out of the kitchen and allows us to enjoy freshly grilled meat, fish and veggies to our hearts...
Rachel Ray and Taste of Home Magazine for only $3.69/year
As much as I love browsing and reading on line, there's nothing quite like curling up with a good magazine for my leisure time (ha...what's that, you ask?). I was recently introduced to Best Deal Magazines which offers a savings of up to 85% on Magazine Subscriptions...
Apple Almond Salad
Summertime is made for salads, and every once in awhile you are introduced to one that is just down right, out of this world amazing. Had I seen the ingredients before I tasted it, I would never have thought to try this salad, but when my children downed helping after...
McDonald's Free Mocha Frappe on Fridays
Remember my date day's last summer? Well, McDonalds is coming through for us again. They are offering free McCafe Frappes in Caramel or Mocha on Fridays through July 9th (7am – 7pm). You will be given a free sample size frappe in your flavor of choice. Make sure to...
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As a mom of five blessings and full time family manager, Jen has learned to balance and embrace both the beauty and bedlam of every day life. Her practical, yet tangible, lifestyle ideas encourages others to open their eyes to a “living on less” mentality with hundreds of ideas on living a full life on less money.
She lives it, and invites you along for the journey.
