Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
You have probably increased your hand washing by roughly 1000% in the last few weeks, as you (we all) should. And while that’s great for limiting the transmission of the coronavirus, it comes with a distinct downside: dry, cracking skin. I feel your pain. One of my knuckles is literally splitting open and bleeding as I type this. Not washing our hands is not an option,
Since it looks like a lot of us will be spending more time at home for awhile, we thought we’d repost this guide to family friendly board games. Stay healthy, everyone! If you are trying to cut back on screen time or break the device addiction, a family game night could be just what you need! Sometimes finding a great game that appeals to
If I told you spring cleaning is beneficial to your wallet, would that motivate you to pull out a broom? Admittedly, spring cleaning is tedious, and I can certainly think of more fun things to do, but saving money is worth getting your hands dirty. How’s that for motivation? Here’s how spring cleaning can save and even make you money! Vacuum Refrigerator Coils Your fridge
Show your little ones some love by gathering them together for some fun activities – especially if your February 14th involves staying inside on a cold day! Here are 8 fun Valentine’s Day activities to keep your kids busy. 1. Hair Dye Hearts This was a fun experiment I decided to try that actually worked – and my daughter loved it! Take some hair paint (the
Are you the one who can’t wait to clean up the holiday décor on December 26th ……or do you savor those last bits of Christmas until the final days of January? Sometimes it takes forever to sweep up those last scraps of tinsel, pine needles and snippets of wrapping paper. If you are like me, you might continually be finding ornament hooks around the house for weeks to
If you haven’t decorated for the holidays yet, well, come sit next to me. But I’ve got good news for you: all you need are a few Dollar Tree supplies to make some truly lovely Christmas decorations. DIY skill isn’t even required for most of these. So let’s get your home looking festive with these cheap and easy Dollar Tree Christmas decor ideas! Let’s start
If you’ve ever hosted Thanksgiving, you know how quickly the costs add up – for just a single meal! The first time I cooked Thanksgiving dinner, I splashed out on fancy ingredients and specialty cookware. I learned my lesson when I totaled my spending. Now I take a far more frugal – but still delicious! – approach. Here are my 8 best tips for hosting
It’s that time of year again… pumpkins are everywhere. Today I popped into my local grocery store and saw a large display of pumpkin scones, pumpkin cookies and mini pumpkin pies. Just looking at these mouth-watering items made me feel like the holiday weight was already starting to form on my hips. But don’t blame pumpkins! Pumpkins are dense with nutrients while offering little in
It’s that time of year again – September is National Preparedness Month so it’s the perfect time to review your emergency supplies and plans. Every time a natural disaster occurs somewhere the world, my thoughts turn to emergency preparedness. Since I live in earthquake territory, I can’t afford to be sloppy when it comes to readying my home and family for an emergency. No matter
Now that summer is winding down, back-to-school savings are everywhere. But when you’re making your back-to-school budget, realize that sometimes what looks like a bargain really isn’t. As you pore over store flyers and online deals, it can be overwhelming. And then, just when you think you’re done shopping, the teacher sends home a list of more supplies to buy! How to avoid back-to-school mistakes
Spring has fully slipped into summer. This time of the year always seems to move so quickly, am I right? It’s been way too long since I’ve shared with ya’ll, so I wanted to get back into it with some current household favorites and life hacks from the Prescotts! We’ve had a challenging year that has kept me on my “toes” so to speak, and I’ve
Whether you are a seasoned, die-hard thrifter, or a newbie, there is no doubt that now is a fabulous time to hit the second hand shops in your area. Although Marie Kondo’s books have been a big splash in the US for awhile, her recent series on Netflix has brought her “joy-sparking” philosophy to a whole new audience. As a result, thrift stores are being
It’s crazy that summer hasn’t even officially begun, because down in the Carolinas we’ve been having record high temps for weeks! It has already passed 100 degrees and we’ve been in shorts and flip flops seemingly for ages. Still, this week I decided to go through my entire closet, pack away my cold weather capsule, and create my warm weather capsule. Although I don’t tend
Experts say that moving is one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life, and I believe it! I am moving my family out of state in just a few weeks, which means I am in the thick of purging and decluttering. Since movers charge based on weight, I don’t want to take anything that we don’t absolutely love or need. I started off
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I still haven’t bought a gift. Yikes! Are you in the same boat? Then you’ll love these last minute DIY Mother’s Day gifts. These DIY projects use items that you probably have lying around the house to make unique and fun Mother’s Day gifts. Easy & Frugal DIY Mother’s Day Gifts 1. DIY Photo Magnets What Mom
