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Saving Money on Food with Meatless Mondays (includes Easy Recipes)
There are things you can do so you are saving money on groceries. One of the easiest things you can do is have a meatless Monday! It is also really good for your health! Meat-free meals are one of my favorite changes that we have made in the last few years. A couple of years…

Using Local Markets To Save Money On Grocery Shopping
If you are new to this series you may want to start at the beginning HERE. When we were first married I was a one store shopper. This isn’t very good when you are trying to save money on grocery shopping. But, like most people in the US we went to the closest place to…

10 Last Minute Teacher Gifts For $10 Or Less That Teachers Love
Teachers are amazing and deserve every appreciation you can give. But sometimes, teacher appreciation gifts can sneak up on you. You need some quick teacher gift ideas that don’t look like you waited until the last minute to get your gift. These last-minute teacher gifts will give you what you need to get your teachers…




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Hey!!!! I am Melissa! I am a mother and wife that loves to live frugally, spend time with my family and help others. I think love goes a long way and respect goes even further. I am real on this site because life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. You’re not alone through all this and I want you to feel right at home. Join me in the ups and downs of frugal life and raising a family in a time where choosing the right isn’t always popular.