Would you like to hear what is wrong with our country right now?Most people expect to have their lives handed to them. They expect to have to work as little as possible and get the most money they can. They expect to have grand benefits without having to pay for them. They expect to graduate high school/college and automatically have a better standard of living than their parents. They want really nice things without having to save up for them…
I have a few ways that I have dropped my grocery bill to what it is now and I would love to share those with you.
Today’s frugal tip is not so much frugal as it is just plain needed. Spend time with your minions, ummm…children! I call my kids minions from time to time because we love that movie, Despicable Me. And, sometimes, it fits. As they are growing up more and more, I have learned something. Spend time with them and let them know you care. Love on them. Listen to them. This is the most frugal thing you could do as a parent…
“Where are the prepping articles?” “I thought you were a prepper, but I haven’t seen any posts lately.” I almost starting to hate that term “prepper”. I dislike calling myself one because I know a lot of people could be categorized as a “prepper”, but would never think of themselves like that. They simply want to be ready for anything that could come their way. I feel the same. The term “prepper” gives people the connotation of some one who is…
Enjoying a quiet Sunday morning? We sure are here. I think the kids are wore out from yesterday which is a good thing since we try to make Sundays quiet and relaxing here. I like some good reading material on Sunday mornings and I would love for you all to check these out! I wanted to start something for the weekends and I couldn’t really decide what. I have a lot of interests and I read about a lot of…
Ah, birthdays. The four times of the year I love and dread all at the same time. My babies are growing up and I love watching them grow and mature. I dread the birthday shopping. This last year I started something new. Instead of a gift that could possibly end up in the giveaway box in a few years, I give them something they love. That they can consume. Without sharing with their siblings if they so desire. I give…