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15 Frugal Winter Activities for Kids

Kids Activities for Winter- Free Printables, Crafts, and More! Christmas may be over, but that doesn't mean winter is! Depending on where you live, winter may be just beginning! So while the Chrismas kids activities you've stockpiled may now not be in-season, you can still have lots of fun with winter themed kids activities! Here are 15 Frugal Winter Activities for Kids, including free printable ... Read More about 15 Frugal Winter Activities for Kids

Preparing Your Budget for Next Year

How to Set Up Your Budget. Are you looking at your spending from last year and wishing you had done a better job of staying on track or wished you had saved more? Maybe you just wish you didn't have as many bills to pay off from Christmas spending? Now that it's a new year, it's time to start thinking about how you want to do things differently. A new year means a fresh opportunity to take ... Read More about Preparing Your Budget for Next Year

Spice Cupboard Organization

How to Organize Your Spice Cabinet. My family and I have become a little obsessed with getting our spice cabinet organized. Mostly because the cupboard where I keep my spices is such a jumbled mess! None of us can find anything! It used to be pretty neat when it was just me cooking. But now that my husband and daughter cook - well what can I say. The price for not having to cook every meal... ... Read More about Spice Cupboard Organization

12 Free Printable 2019 Calendars

2019 is here! It's time to throw out those old 2018 calendars and get some snazzy new ones for 2019. Those calendars can be free if you find free printable ones online! Free printable calendars are great organizing tools. I use them for everything from meal planning to keeping track of my family’s busy schedule. Not only are they just as functional as a store bought calendar, but many times ... Read More about 12 Free Printable 2019 Calendars

Slow Cooker Spinach Dip

Slow Cooker Spinach Dip Appetizer Recipe. I love my slow cooker! It's so helpful at making dinner on busy days (I especially love my dump dinners) and can even be used to make delicious desserts! But did you know that your slow cooker can also be used to make a delicious dip for the perfect party appetizer or game day treat? Here's how to make the easiest (and tastiest) Slow Cooker Spinach ... Read More about Slow Cooker Spinach Dip

Top 10 Frugal Living Books

10 Books to Read to Take Control of Your Finances. I love to get books for holidays and my birthday! Digital or traditional, I don't care, I just enjoy a good book! It also doesn't matter to me if the book is fiction or non-fiction. A book full of helpful information and/or inspiration is just as enjoyable as a great story! So between gift-giving occasions and my own purchases, I've amassed a ... Read More about Top 10 Frugal Living Books