If you get my emails, then you know that our family has a big financial undertaking coming up. We have never done anything of this magnitude before and that’s exciting and scary at the same time. We are preparing to sponsor a family of Ukrainian refugees through Uniting for Ukraine, the US government’s program to […]
A $1,500 Mistake– How We Deal With unexpected Expenses
Back in November when I was taking a break from blogging, we were blindsided by a massive, completely unexpected bill. If you’ve been around here much, you know that Mike and I faithfully budget each month and are pretty on-top-of our finances. So how could we get surprised by a $1,500 bill? I’m finally ready […]
Teaching Kids to Receive with Gratitude
Merry Christmas friends! It’s the last day of our Frugal Festivities series and today we’re talking about gratitude. Specifically let’s talk about how to teach your kids to receive with gratitude. If you’re reading this on Christmas day, then you might have a renewed desire to teach your kids about gratitude after watching them plow […]
Christmas Morning Traditions That Don’t Cost Anything
I love hearing about different families’ traditions on Christmas morning. The beautiful thing about Christmas morning traditions is that most of them don’t cost a thing. If your family is looking to adopt some new traditions for Christmas morning, then stay tuned because that’s what we’re sharing today! Let’s talk about simple, frugal Christmas morning […]
3 Ways to Improve Your Finances for Next Christmas
We’re nearing the end of the Christmas season. Did you stress about money? Are you dreading your upcoming credit card bills? Want to be in a better financial position next Christmas? You can be in a completely different financial situation by next Christmas. Imagine not being burdened by Christmas expenses before or after the holidays. […]
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Hands down, the single easiest way to improve a holiday meal is to add homemade cranberry sauce. Please don’t make the mistake of associating this special treat with that jellied cranberry stuff that comes in a can. The two aren’t even related. Real homemade cranberry sauce is to canned cranberry sauce what freshly sliced garden-grown […]
The Best Molasses Sugar Cookies
One of the things I love about the Christmas season is the abundance of homemade treats! Our 25 days of Christmas Cheer on a Budget wouldn’t be complete without sharing one of my favorite holiday treat recipes: my grandma’s Molasses Sugar Cookie recipe. I love the way these molasses sugar cookies are soft and slightly […]
Can You Give Gifts from the Thrift Store?
Would you give a second hand gift for Christmas? Does the thought of thrift store Christmas shopping make you cringe? It’s kind of a controversial topic. Today in our series of 25 Days of Christmas Cheer on a Budget we’ll talk about WHY you might consider doing some Christmas shopping at the thrift store and […]
4 Reasons to Stay Home for Christmas
Want to simplify Christmas and make it more meaningful, while saving money at the same time? Today we’re going to talk about why you might seriously consider staying home with your immediate family for Christmas. You might not be able to change your plans for this year, but as you’re considering plans for future years, […]
Fudgy Brownie Mix in a Jar– Fast and Easy Homemade Gift
Homemade brownie mix in a mason jar is a fast, easy, and inexpensive gift. Plus the fudgy brownies are delicious! Brownie mix in a jar is a great neighbor gift, teacher gift, or hostess gift. Mixes in mason jars are quick to make, especially when you do them assembly line style. I love gifts like […]
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