Father’s Day is around the corner. While we typically spend less on this holiday than most, it can still add up, especially if you are on a budget. Here are some ideas that can help you save for Father’s Day while still showing your dad (or your husband) how important he is. Some of these will even be reminders for years to come. 1. Does Dad have a favorite hobby? Spend the day with him doing the hobby. Sometimes hobby {Read More}
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This post is a sponsored opportunity with Mode.com, all opinions shared are my own. Check out 8 Budget Friendly Meals for 2 by Jenetta Penner at Mode Cooking for two these days? It’s not so hard when you have some great recipes to guide you. Click on the widget above to check out some great recipes I compiled which will keep your 2 person menu in budget. And for more budget friendly recipes check out Frugal Living Mom’s recipe library.
Free Basic Cable Cable TV is Expensive We’ve been forced to re-examine our budget and make additional cuts to make ends meet. A few years ago, we downgraded from the cable package that has all the basic cable channels to the “limited” basic cable package. (I still miss the Food Network!) Even though we had only the limited package, we were still paying a lot to rent the HD DVR. We really liked the convenience of the DVR – {Read More}
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With gas prices at $3+ a gallon or more across the country, you may consider road trips a thing of the past. However, using these tips to help you prepare for your next road trip will save you so much money you will want to take one every year! 1. Before your trip, head to the grocery store. Make your way to the grocery store and stock up on snacks, soft drinks, and sandwich items for your trip. Even though {Read More}
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Chicken Stuffed Avocados The Penner family is a family of avocado lovers (everyone but my youngest, and I’m working on her.) We are so lucky to live in Southern California where not much is cheap… but the avocados often are. I snagged a large bag of them the other day for only $1.99. Also try our recipe for Spicy Chipotle Sauce These Easy Southwest Chicken Stuffed Avocados are a great change in your regular lunch routine and are also perfect {Read More}
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Are you already dreading the summer? You love your kids, but summer break can be rough on everyone (kids included!). Here are some tips for beating the summer blues: 1. Create a schedule. It’s way too easy to wind up stuck at home all day long. If you don’t have anywhere to go first thing in the morning, you’ll find you will linger over breakfast. Linger over getting dressed. Linger…Linger…Linger…and before you know it, it’s 5 o’clock in the afternoon! {Read More}
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone and should not be taken as medical advice. #HealthyAndHydrated #CollectiveBias Our family LOVES our vitamin C. We take it everyday! Looking to stay #HealthyAndHydrated this summer? Do it with Emergen-C and Dasani! This June, they are partnering together at Walgreens to promote hydration and immune support during this summer season. Whether you are looking for a post workout drink to replace key electrolytes {Read More}
Some kids love reading, while others loathe it. Get your kids excited about reading by being inventive this summer! You might want to check out the Amazon Summer Reading List as a start. Below are ways to Keep Children Reading For the Summer Start Early. If you aren’t finished having kids, you have a chance to start early. Read books out loud while you are pregnant, and read to your baby at least once a day every single day once {Read More}
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #MobileMemories #CollectiveBias Is you mobile plan costing you a bundle? Looking for an unlimited wireless plan at an amazingly low price? Walmart Family Mobile has the perfect deal for you which now includes more 4G LTE data! $29.88/month (+taxes/fees) gets you Walmart’s Lowest Priced Unlimited Plan which includes Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data with up to 1 GB at 4G LTE Data {Read More}
Freezer meals always make life SO easy on the days you can pull one out. No fussing with chopping and ingredients, just a hot meal on the table in minutes. Some people liek to spend a few hours putting together a bunch of meals, which is a great plan. But I often don’t have those few hours to set aside. Also Read: 20 Dinners That Cost About $5 So I have a little “short cut”. When you regularly make dinner {Read More}
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