After the bags are unpacked and the shoes are put away snacking is on the agenda. Today we are talking about healthy after school snacks for your little ones. Kids love coming home to easy access snacks after school. My best advice is to prepare a few of these snacks ahead of time and have […]
Halloween is a time for creation and imagination. Don’t get me wrong I think all year round is a great time for DIY and crafting but Halloween is a great time to bring out the pumpkins, the bats and the ghosts. There is something fun about Halloween crafts with the kids. It brings out the […]
Are you having trouble sleeping? Struggling to get a GOOD nights sleep? Do you toss and turn trying to find the perfect position? Calling all sleepers! Are you a side sleeper or a back sleeper? Honestly, I swap between the two. Which is NO PROBLEM with the Linenspa Memory foam mattress! With an 8 inch […]
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Frugal Fall Activities
There are so many reasons to celebrate Fall. I love the cool crisp mornings of Autumn. The color changing in the leaves. The bounty of the harvest. Fall is a time to get back to schedules and … [Read More...]
The Best Kitchen Appliances
We are talking the must haves. The appliances you can't live without. The ones that help you make it through the day. The kitchen appliances that save you time and money. These are the items we … [Read More...]
Frugal Living Surviving On One Income
Yes, you can afford to stay at home with your kids! It will take some planning and hard work but it can be done. You can be a stay at home parent and raise your family on a single income. The key … [Read More...]
Christmas Presents That Aren’t Toys
Are you guilty of this? Every Christmas I stand there looking at the Christmas tree and then I find myself looking at all the toys my kids have. And I wonder why? Why did we buy more gifts? … [Read More...]
Frugal Christmas On Little Or No Money
Christmas on little or no money. It can be done. The year I started this blog we celebrated Christmas on a very small budget and it was amazing. My husband had just started a new job so things were … [Read More...]
Extreme Frugal Living At Its Best
We all know someone. Someone who saves money and does it to such a degree that it has us asking questions. We want to know how they save so much money. What are their secrets? Do you know someone … [Read More...]
Target Deals
Target has some GREAT deals this week. With the weather changing and back to school, any reason to stock up on denim is a great reason. A sale on denim is even better! Women's Jeans BOGO 50% … [Read More...]
21 Gifts For Her Under $10
Gifts for her for the holidays. Stocking stuffers, presents under the tree, hostess gifts and so much more. The holidays are a time of giving and celebrating. In an effort to help you keep your … [Read More...]
Over 275 Frugal Ways To Cut Your Household Expenses And Save Money
Frugal living at its best. Welcome to Saving & Simplicity. Today we are going to talk about over 275 ways for you to cut your home expenses and save money. And the key is to keep it simple … [Read More...]
21 Super Frugal Hacks To Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Are you struggling to make ends meet? Living paycheck to paycheck. You are not alone! Over one third of the country is living paycheck to paycheck and dipping into debt. You can stop the cycle … [Read More...]
Birthday Party On A Budget
We have all heard about them. Maybe you have even attended one. I'm talking about celebrity style over the top birthday parties. Ones with bands, pony rides, amusement attractions and designer … [Read More...]
Secret Must Haves Of A Frugal Living Home
Are you looking to save more money this year??? We all are! Where we live the housing costs are at an all time high. Imagine your rent or your mortgage being over half your income. Crazy right … [Read More...]
21 Gifts For Him Under $10
Holiday season is here. Bring out the gift wrap the ribbon and the Christmas tree. Christmas holidays mean lots of different things to different people. But it should never mean credit card debt … [Read More...]
7 Things We Stopped Doing To Save Money
If you want to save money. You need to take a hard look at where you are spending your money. And be honest even about the small purchases Before we said enough is enough and started our debt … [Read More...]
Easy Dinner Recipes For Family
Are you struggling to get dinner on the table? Fear not, we have all been there. Your day has been super crazy, practice starts in an hour and nothing is ready for dinner. Do not pick up the … [Read More...]