This post brought to you by Cool Whip. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Frugal Living Mom. Last week I told you how Cool Whip is celebrating its 50th anniversary and shared a recipe for some yummy and easy Smores “Ice Cream” Sandwiches. I have a new, sure to become a family favorite after-school snack that is a snap. Cool Whip makes these Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pops so easy to put together you will wonder why {Read More}
My First Shopping Trip at ALDI (How Did it Go?)
“This post was sponsored by ALDI as part of Influencer Activation for Influence Central.” A few months ago when I saw that ALDI was coming to San Diego, I was more than a little excited. In the online frugal community, ALDI is always one of the top talked about stores. Even as the store was just being build my mom and I had to pull in front of it and take a look. Yesterday I had the pleasure of trying {Read More}
Prescription for a Case of “Keeping Up With the Joneses”
Trying to outshine family members, neighbors, and friends isn’t a new phenomenon. The phrase “keeping up with the Joneses” goes back over 100 years to a comic strip published in 1913. Trying to match the spending habits and lifestyle choices of other people is a recipe for financial and emotional disaster. Even if you manage to keep up with the most lavish spenders in your social circle, you’ll likely find that it doesn’t make you feel any better. If you {Read More}
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Smores “Ice Cream” Sandwiches
This post brought to you by Cool Whip. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Frugal Living Mom. Who likes a fun after-school snack? I’ll bet all of your kids would raise their hands. After a long day at school sometimes it’s fun to have a treat that will put smiles on everyone’s faces. Did you know that Cool Whip is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary? Fifty Years! That’s a long time. To kick up our heels Cool Whip {Read More}
Is Making Your Own Baby Food a Frugal Mistake?
Have you noticed that our society is all about health these days? Never before have we been so focused on improving both our physical and financial health, simultaneously! Unfortunately eating well can leave our wallets hurting. Foods bearing buzz words such as “whole grain”, “all-natural”, and “organic” also flash inflated prices and less quantity per package. But you don’t have to go broke feeding your baby fresh and healthy first foods. Making your own baby food at home is easy {Read More}
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Best Black Bean Burger Recipe with Red Pepper Aioli
I have another delicious Trader Joes Inspired meal for you! It’s totally budget and kid friendly. Not all kiddos will like the Red Pepper Aioli but the Black Bean burger is just as easier served with traditional fare like ketchup. My family really loved this meal and with the leftover bean mixture (I only made 4 burgers) I made black bean tacos the next night, which was also a big hit. I slathered mine in the Red Pepper Aioli. This {Read More}
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8 Small Changes for a Big Impact on the Environment
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scott Tube-Free for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ll admit it. My family is not always “green”. I’d love to be, but I often don’t have the time or might even simply forget. So making sure it’s easy to be green is a priority to me, and I’ve put together 8 Small Changes for a Big Impact on the Environment that has helped out family be more mindful {Read More}
2 Ingredient Apple Cherry Smoothie With Yogurt
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mott’s®. The opinions and text are all mine. My kids love juice. So I didn’t need to ask them if they wanted to try new Mott’s® Apple Cherry Juice. I already knew the answer to that question..lol. It’s really yummy juice… I have to say so myself. It has a nice sweet/tart flavor from the addition of cherry to the apple juice. I liked it so much I wanted {Read More}
Are You a Cheap Date? 13 Frugal Date Ideas
We all need time to unwind with our spouse or significant others- even if you are on the tightest budget. It just replenishes our relationships and takes us back to when we first met. Life is busy; take some time to get away with the one you love. If you have kids a date night can automatically get expensive because of babysitting. If you don’t have a family member near by who is willing to watch them for a few {Read More}
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9 Frugal Ways to Show Your Mother You Love Her
Mother’s Day is coming up. While this is not the only time you tell your mother (or wife and mother of your children) how much you love her, it is everyone’s favorite time to do so. Moreover, no matter what she tells you, she always looks forward to it. If you’re finding your budget thin this year, you can still show your mom how special she is. Here are 9 ways to make Mother’s Day special on even the thinnest {Read More}
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