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How to Wash All Your Laundry in One Day

by on Jan 20, 2012 in frugal & simple, making a home

Yes, it’s crazy. But why not be gutsy and give it a try with me? With this method, you can get all your laundry out of the way for the entire week. You won’t have to think about it again. It will be folded all at once saving you plenty of time and energy. And [...]

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Simplifying by Buying Groceries Online

by on Jan 13, 2012 in frugal & simple, making a home

Did you know that it is possible to do the majority of your grocery shopping online these days? This has certainly be a huge blessing lately while trying to juggle three kiddos and the various responsibilities I have within our home. I have been investigating different options lately in an effort to use my time [...]

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A Homemade Family Christmas

by on Dec 12, 2011 in building the family, frugal & simple, learning at home

Post by Contributing Writer, Michele of Frugal Granola Part of the fun of Christmas preparations in our family is involving the little ones in making homemade gifts. Depending on their ages/abilities, the level of their contributions may vary, but they love the feeling of “being in on the surprise.” It is so sweet to see [...]

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Frugal, Festive Hair for Your Little Girl (Or You!)

by on Dec 09, 2011 in frugal & simple

by monthly contributor, Natalie Didlake Here’s a tutorial on how to get fabulous, Shirley Temple-style curls on your daughter. You’ll love the look, she’ll feel like a princess, and you both will have a great time putting these comfy, easy, and free rollers in! I have fond memories of holiday eves curling my hair with [...]

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10 Frugal Stocking Stuffers for Children

by on Nov 25, 2011 in frugal & simple

Written by monthly contributor, Emily Pastor. I love Christmas Stockings! The mystery and excitement of stocking gifts gets the best of my inner-child every year. Put something in my stocking and you will see a composed, grown woman transform into a runny-nosed girl in footie pajamas right before your eyes. Now that I’m the one [...]

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The Blessings of a Small Home

by on Aug 24, 2011 in building the family, frugal & simple, making a home

Written by monthly contributor, Emily Pastor. I grew up in a large home and assumed that’s what I wanted for my family when I got married.  I often felt a twinge of jealousy when I heard of friends my age purchasing their first house while I had to “settle” with a tiny apartment and loud [...]

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How We Paid Off $25,000 In Debt In 1 Year

by on Aug 15, 2011 in frugal & simple

Written by monthly contributing writer, Kat at Inspired to Action. When my husband and I finished college, we decided to pay off our college loans as fast as humanly possible. We did not want to start our married life off mired in debt, so we embarked on a one year adventure that involved somewhat ridiculous [...]

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5 Simple Up-cycling Ideas to Beautify Your Home

by on Aug 10, 2011 in frugal & simple

Guest post by Victoria Coombs from He Holds Everything. If you’re anything like me there are many things in your home that are not being used but you are having a hard time just getting rid of it! Well, little did you know this is the perfect  place to be! All you need is a [...]

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Frugal Play Kitchen Food

by on Jul 27, 2011 in frugal & simple

Our play kitchen has been one of my daughter’s favorite toys. She loves preparing goodies like her mommy and sharing them with all our guests. And now her younger brother follows suit. It inspires such creativity and delight in them and is a fun toy for all her little friends as well. It can be [...]

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Simple Homemade Gift for Cherishing Little Hands

by on Jul 05, 2011 in frugal & simple

Post by Contributing Writer, Michele Augur. Those little hands grow so quickly! Capturing children’s hand prints is always a fun way to cherish precious childhood moments, and share them as gifts with others, too. For Father’s Day, I embroidered my children’s hand prints, and framed them as a gift for Grandpa. It didn’t involve any [...]

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