Are Expensive School Backpacks Worth The Money?
Many people recommend expensive school backpacks because they say the backpacks last longer and have a lifetime guarantee. Are they really worth the price?
Should You Move Your Stuff Or Sell It?
Do you save more by selling your stuff when you move rather than moving everything to your new place?
Using Leftover Cookies
A couple easy tips for making use of those leftover cookies!
Teachers’ Gifts
Many of us spend small fortunes on teacher's gifts but gifts for teachers don't have to be extravagant. Often simpler gifts can be more meaningful.
How to Make Homemade Butter – Easy Recipe!
I probably wouldn't make this homemade butter recipe on a regular basis but it sure is fun to see how just plain whipping cream can turn into butter!
The Best Cinnamon And Sugar Recipe
This cinnamon and sugar recipe is great for toast, applesauce, cereals, fruit, baking and a lot more! You can save money making it in 1 minute at home!
Recipe For Washing Clothes
A "classic" explanation of how to wash clothes that should make every one of us thankful for what we have!
Roast with Cranberry Sauce and Leftovers
Roast with Cranberry Sauce and Leftovers From: Shelley I loved your recipe for the cranberry roast (see below). It was awesome. The next day, I heated the leftover roast and gravy added about a tablespoon of soy sauce and 1/2 a bag of broccoli florets. I served that over ramen noodles and it made a …
These Hard Economic Times
For a number of years, there has been a lot of talk about hard economic times. Even though the economy is down, does the talk match our spending habits?
Things to Do While the Water is Boiling
You know the old saying, “A watched pot never boils,” so here are some things to do that might help it boil faster or at least to seem like it will. Things to do while you’re waiting for water to boil: Clean out a shelf or two in the fridge. Wash some dishes. Clean out …
Frijoles a la charra
An easy an inexpensive recipe submitted by one of our readers.
Teach Your Kids About Money
So many of us struggle when it comes to teaching kids about money, but it's easier than you think! Don't be afraid to try it!
Hash Brown Bake
This recipe is a great quick and easy way to use leftovers! You can add fried sausage, crumbled bacon or diced ham to this recipe and use it for breakfast. If you have leftover hamburger, toss it or some veggies in for dinner.
Years ago, one of the mainstays of people's diets was hash, which is all the leftovers from the previous day thrown together with some finely diced or grated potatoes and fried in a pan.
10 Ways to Lose Weight and Gain Money
People often don't realize that some of the same things that make you overweight also steal your money! Here are some easy steps to help you lose the weight and save money at the same time!
15 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Did you just discover it's Valentine's Day and you completely forgot to get a gift for the one you love? Try these last minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas!
Easy Ground Meat Sandwiches
Don't waste that leftover meat! Try making these easy meat sandwiches, which can be a tasty way to use leftover meat or take advantage of sale prices!
25 Valentine’s Day Cake And Cupcake Recipes
I love making cakes!! Here are 25 Valentine's Day cake and cupcake recipes and ideas to help you find the perfect treat that your kids and hubby will love!
25 Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipes
We’ve gathered 25 best Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipes for you! Make them to romance your husband or leave at the end of your Valentine’s Treasure hunt! ;-).
Creamy Fajitas And Apple Plum Crisp Recipes
Try this creamy fajitas recipe, fajitas with a twist, along with a delicious apple plum crisp recipe and more to round out this easy and delicious menu!
Easy Chili Pie Recipe
Try this delicious and easy Chili Pie recipe. It's a great way to use using leftover chili, it's quick and easy to make and your family will love it!
15 Dinner Recipes for $5!!
Run over to Your Modern Family to check out my post on 15 Dinner Recipes for $5 or less. You will be surprised at the great meals you can fix for your entire family for $5 or less!! These are staples at our house so they have been time tested and proven to be …
The Basics of Organizing!
How to organize your life and part with the things that are holding you back!
A Better Way to Store Christmas And Holiday Bows!
It can be a challenge to store and reuse Christmas and holiday bows. Here's an easy way to store bows that will stay put in the bag!