Budget-Slimming Coupon Tips for the Frugal Mom

Being a mom is more than a full-time job; it’s a lifetime job. You don’t have scheduled start and end times, breaks, or even meals unless you wrestle your schedule into submission. Applying yourself to raising your family takes strength, determination, inspiration, creativity, and so much more – but one thing it always takes is … Read more

Visit Washington D.C. on a Budget!

Washington D.C. is a budget travelers paradise! FREE things to do in Washington D.C. • White House • National Mall • Washington Monument • Smithsonian • Lincoln Memorial • Library of Congress • Ford’s Theatre • Jefferson Memorial • Supreme Court • Arlington National Cemetery • Pentagon • US Capitol • National Archives • National … Read more

Black Bean Tart – Vegetarian Recipe

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It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is one of my favorite black bean recipes, it’s a Black Bean Tart! Enjoy and check back next week for our last Lenten recipe – Spinach Manicotti Recipe.

Start a Garden, SAVE on Produce

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Gardening can feed your family cheaper than buying produce at the supermarket. A few squash plants can feed an army, and so can a few tomato plants. However, the array of products pushed at would be gardeners is truly bewildering. It doesn’t have to be that way.     Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos … Read more

10 Frugal Living Tips That I’ll Bet You Didn’t Know!

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Clip coupons, buy sale items, pack your lunch… These are all common money saving tips, but here are 10 frugal living tips that I’ll bet you didn’t know! Half Price Rotisserie Chickens – Just last week I was in the grocery, and the lady in front of me was buying 7 rotisserie chickens! Being nosy, … Read more

Software That Saves You Money

Software continues to make life easier and more accessible and now software can also help you save money. Different applications designed for your phone give you the tools to make wiser choices when it comes to your finances. Software and downloads for your computers help you cut back on travel expenses and even make work … Read more

To Be A Day Trader Or Not To Be

Day trading can be extremely risky if not approached correctly. You risk losses that might extend further than your initial investment anytime you decide to trade on margin or short sell. When a person decides to learn how to trade financial markets, the initial realization of how much there is to learn can be quite … Read more

Quick Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Our family LOVES macaroni and cheese, so I enjoy experimenting with recipes! As of today, this is our favorite quick version!  It’s delicious and just as fast as the box! Better than the box and just as fast! Tomorrow, I’ll share my recipe for Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese!

Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice

crock pot pinto beans and rice

It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice – a very frugal recipe packed with protein and fiber! Beans and Rice are staples in many diets around the world…it’s good for you and good for your wallet! ~~~~~~~   … Read more