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Indoor Activities for Toddlers To Do While You Get Organized
One of the hardest parts about organizing, when you have young children, is finding indoor activities for toddlers to do while you get organized. There are so many times when they get bored easily and always want to “help” by unloading the box you just loaded or adding things to it when you’re not looking!…

Food Prices Are Expected To Rise: Flexability is the Key
Flexibility During Rising Food Prices There have been a lot of reports of food prices rising. With the drought causing corn and what to have little to no crop there are going to be huge side effects on the price of many of our items we buy. Meat and milk are 2 of the higher…

DIY: Frugal Headband Holder From an Oatmeal Canister
I was searching through Pintrest and I saw this genius idea to make a a headband holder out of an oatmeal canister! I love how they use paper, the canister and an old Candle holder to make something super functional and super cute. With 3 girls in our house this is definitely going to be…




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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.