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3 Easy Meal Planning Tips

Published September 12, 2020 Updated October 04, 2020 Leave a Comment

Meal planning doesn't have to be complicated. If meal planning is a struggle, here are 3 simple tips to make meal planning easier!  Let me start by saying that I love to cook. Really, I do! Okay, I love baking more than cooking but I really don't mind cooking dinner either. However, there are times when all the meal planning and prep work gets overwhelming. Figuring out what to cook - day in and day out - for my family of 6? That part gets tedious at times. I recently implemented some new meal planning strategies that are helping me enjoy the process again. Meal planning is necessary … Read More...

How to Build and Maintain a Well Stocked Pantry and Freezer

Published August 31, 2020 3 Comments

I have long believed that having - and maintaining - a well stocked pantry is one of the best ways to save money. There is no more running out to the store because you forgot an ingredient. You can easily pull it out of your pantry instead. You simply fill your pantry when items are on sale and you will be amazed at how much time and money your pantry can save you. Over time and by consistently shopping the sales, I have built a well stocked pantry that works for our family. Yes, it might be classified as a stockpile by some because I don't just have one or two cans of some of these things. … Read More...

How to Save Money on School Uniforms

Published July 27, 2020 2 Comments

Uniform shopping doesn't have to be expensive. Learn how to get school uniforms for cheap with these simple and effective tips.  Last year, my son started Kindergarten at our Lutheran grade school. They have a school uniform policy which I greatly appreciate. However, as a frugal mom who was new to the uniform scene, I was determined to figure out how to buy school uniforms for cheap. I wanted quality but I also didn't want to pay full retail for our uniforms. It was a bit of trial and error last year as I had to figure out what brands and sizes fit my son the best, but this year? Uniform … Read More...

$1000 Savings Challenge

Published July 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

These past couple months have reminded me of the importance of savings. It is important to have money in savings - all the time. You may not have 20 savings accounts like my husband and I do, but you need to have at least one savings account. Having money in savings allows you to plan and prepare for future purposes and expenses and goals. I also believe everyone should have an emergency fund with 3 to 6 months of expenses. An emergency fund is that special savings account that gives you peace of mind since you always have access to some money when an unexpected emergency … Read More...

How to Build a Stockpile Today

Published March 24, 2020 Updated April 01, 2020 2 Comments

I've written about the many benefits of having a stockpile before but recently? With this new COVID-19 pandemic? I have truly experienced the value of having a stockpile. If you don't have a stockpile? I am sure many of you are wishing you did - or that your stockpile was better stocked. So, let's think about how you can start building a stockpile today. When this COVID-19 virus started, it suddenly became hard to find certain items at the grocery store. Many people were complaining about the lack of toilet paper, when I didn't think twice about it because I knew I had several packages in … Read More...

Cheapest Diapers | Where to Buy the Cheapest Diapers

Published March 09, 2020 Updated May 09, 2020 2 Comments

We just had another baby! This is the 4th March baby we've had in the past 6 years. No, we didn't plan it that way but that seems to be what happened! Nathan was born in March 2014, followed by Emma in March 2016, followed by Lily in March 2018 and now Caleb in March 2020. Before Caleb arrived, I went into full nesting mode and stocked up on all the things we would need for the first couple of weeks. Little did I know how extra important it would be this time around since Caleb was born just days before everything started shutting down. I was so thankful I was already stocked up on diapers … Read More...

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