Neighbor Christmas Gift: Homemade Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs. I wanted to give out hot cocoa bombs for neighbor gifts for Christmas but they are so expensive—costing about .75-$1.50 each (homemade) and $2.00-$5.00 each (store-bought). I wanted to give neighbors more than one so I didn’t think they would fit into my ~$2.00 a neighbor Christmas …
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This is How to Make Hot Cocoa Bombs Inexpensively. These are the best hot cocoa bombs AND also the best peppermint hot cocoa I have ever tasted hands down no question. I do not say this lightly. I was not expecting much (as I hadn’t made them before) and I was completely blown away. I …
Here are 17 Ways to Save on Christmas Gifts for Kids… 1. Get to Dollar Tree and Target dollar bins early. I like to save money on little items (stocking stuffers) by buying from Dollar Tree and Target dollar bins. Although I dislike it, Christmas items are shelved in these stores right before or after …
Most DIY bathroom renovations cost upwards of $10,000.00—especially when they include new plumbing and installing a shower, tub, vanity, toilet, and flooring. Here’s how I did mine for under 9% of that figure. The guest bathroom needed an entire ‘gut remodel.’ There was no tub, shower or plumbing for it. And no flooring. Everything was outdated and old. This is the …
Losing weight is a very difficult and often expensive thing to do. I’ve gained and lost weight multiple times in my life due to pregnancies, knee surgeries, and other life changes. As always, I try to be frugal and save where I can. There are many ways to make losing weight less draining on the pocket …
Pregnancy is such a crazy time for most of us women. We are so excited, yet often feel sick or in pain. It’s so fun to imagine our little one, who he/she is, and what they will look and act like. Yet, it’s unnerving thinking about costs that will be incurred for the prenatal, labor, and postpartum …
Having food storage for emergencies, job loss, economic disasters, etc. is very important. It brings peace of mind to any parent knowing that they will be able to provide food for themselves and family during tough times. I have grown up being taught that you should have a 3 month supply of food and supplies …
In Part 1 (Click here to read) I mentioned that I was able to save $10,516.37 on my baby’s first year. Let me clarify. That number was from my list of things that I bought for our first baby. I took what I paid and subtracted it from what I would have paid by just …
I published this article 23 Unique Ways to Save $10,516.37 on Your Baby’s First Year… Part 1 about four years ago… After my divorce, I didn’t expect to remarry anytime soon, let alone have more children. I was very blessed to marry a wonderful man who not only wanted my 2 kids but who also wanted …
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love dressing my kids up and attending parties, carving pumpkins, and eating caramel apples. Although many costumes can be expensive, here are 10 ways to save big on Halloween costumes. 1- Borrow costumes from a friend. Ask friends if they have any old costumes that they’d be willing to …
“Financial illiteracy is not unique to any one population. It affects everyone; men and women, young and old, across all racial and socioeconomic lines. No longer can we stand by and ignore this problem. The economic future of the United States depends on it.”—President’s Advisory Council. Below you will find tips and links to resources …