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DIY Valentines Decorations That Use Paper Hearts
I am a BIG fan of DIY Valentine decorations that use paper hearts! My family and I finally got around to making our DIY Valentine decorations countdown chain on Sunday. It was SO much fun to sit and do the craft with the kids. They had so much fun! It was fun to see how…
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Porcupine Meatballs: Quick Easy Dinner
This is an old family recipe and something I LOVED as a kid. This recipe is a great way to stretch you meat further while keeping everyone happy! Porcupine Meatballs: Quick Easy Dinners Ingredients Instructions Mix Meat and spices together and either stuff a pepper cut in 1/2 or make it into meatballs Place them…
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The Best Money Management Software For Our Large Family Budget
Update: I no longer recommend Everydollar. I found that if you are paying $99 a year you should be able to match transactions you manually enter and this tool does not let you do this. It also doesn’t give you much in the way of reports for tax purposes or anything like that. I also…



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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.






