Early Summer Dinner Group
Enjoying the company of good friends and sharing a pot-luck, home-cooked meal with our dinner group is the ultimate in frugal, fancy, and fun entertaining. I always look forward to these regular, neighborhood gatherings. It’s especially nice when it’s an early summer dinner group get together and we can sit outside, even if it’s only {Early Summer Dinner Group}
Home From Spain
Hello dear readers – I’m back from a fantastic home swap and trip to Spain. My yard, garden, and email accounts are getting back under control finally. It’s amazing how many weeds can grow in 3-weeks time! There’s still a stack of mail and travel documents that need attending but I’m hoping if I ignore {Home From Spain}
Dining Room Table Ping-Pong
My dining room table gets a workout. Even though we eat dinner at it every evening, it also doubles as a spot for homework, art projects, and ping-pong. Yes, ping-pong. We don’t have a separate ping-pong space in our house – ok, I’m sure I could find one in the basement – but ping-pong tables {Dining Room Table Ping-Pong}
Personalizing a Wedding
Your wedding day is a special day. It is the union between your beloved and you. Every relationship is unique and deserves unique recognition. Since my fella sprouts from Kansas, I hail from Oregon, and we reign in Alaska; we have decided on a super simple ceremony. Just the parents will be here, local family {Personalizing a Wedding}
Home Swapping 3 Different Methods
Today’s guest post is by Shelley Miller, Home Exchange Expert. Shelley has done many home exchanges and she and I both agree that home swapping makes travel affordable for families. Shelley has lots of great tips about travel so please check out her site. Your next vacation could be a home exchange and these 3 {Home Swapping 3 Different Methods}
How to Make a Waistband Smaller
When buying clothing second-hand, you don’t always get the best fit, especially if you can’t try the pants on first. This applies to hand-me-downs as well . Clothing can be almost but not quite the right size and you still want it to work. Knowing how to do a few basic alterations is really helpful {How to Make a Waistband Smaller}
Love of Valentine’s Day
I love Valentine’s Day. Yes, it’s gotten too commercial but what holiday hasn’t? Valentine’s Day is special because it makes me stop and take a day to say, “Hey, I’m not taking you for granted.” Or, “How about we have a lunchtime date today?“ It also gives me an excuse to wrangle an extra hug {Love of Valentine’s Day}
Love the Lunchtime Date
Looking for a date idea for Valentine’s Day? Have a lunchtime date with your sweetie. Go ahead and schedule it right now. I’ll wait…you won’t be sorry. It seems extra extravagant when having a daytime date. And, when kids are in school, the parents should have a little fun, shouldn’t they? Dining at lunch, especially {Love the Lunchtime Date}
Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers
It’s nice to show the people in your life who spend time with your children, how much they mean to you and your child. Teachers, school administrators, librarians, and day care providers all enjoy receiving a little bit of holiday cheer. While I do believe families should save their money rather than spend it, here {Frugal Gift Ideas for Teachers}
Teacher Gift Ideas
Question: “Just wondering how you handle teacher gift ideas. At our school, parents are sort of expected to contribute to a to a joint gift for the teacher. The suggested amount is about $15. This gift is usually an American Express gift card. It is a little tricky navigating the social aspect of group gifts. {Teacher Gift Ideas}
Frugal and Easy Gifts
Giving gifts to friends and family members is something I love to do. I’m always on the lookout for gifts when I’m “shopping” at my usual spots. By “shopping” I mean the haunts I frequent – garage sales, estate sales, and second hand stores. With a little imagination, simple sewing, and a spin in the {Frugal and Easy Gifts}
Frugal and Green Gift Ideas
With wedding season approaching and brides everywhere diligently planning their weddings, I wanted to share with you three simple, tasteful wedding gift ideas. These gifts are frugal, green, and never go out of style. One gift idea you can even make yourself! Any of these would make wonderful housewarming gifts or host/hostess gifts as well. {Frugal and Green Gift Ideas}
Bed Question: Where to Purchase a New Bed
This readers’ question is about a new bed and where to purchase one. Question: Our son needs a new mattress and box spring. Where would you go to purchase a new bed set? Answer: Ikea. Next time a mattress and box spring are needed at our house, I’m going to Ikea. They have all mattress {Bed Question: Where to Purchase a New Bed}
Exercise at Home and Skip the Gym
During the month of January, gym memberships increase like crazy. Everyone has the best intentions at the start of the year with exercising and eating well. Sometimes just getting to the gym can be a barrier to working out. I say, exercise at home and skip the gym. You’ll save money, time, and resources by {Exercise at Home and Skip the Gym}
Password Organization
Just like organizing my recipe binders, my passwords needed some organizing attention as well. Experts say not to use the same password for your different on-line accounts. This is good advice but what to do with all of those pesky little numbers and letters?! Who can keep all of those straight in their head? Dig {Password Organization}
