Last Minute Frugal Gift Giving Ideas to Groups
Last Minute Frugal Gifts What are you gifting to groups of people this Christmas? Let’s say co-workers or neighbors? Maybe teachers? Friend and family? Every year it can be a challenge to think of...
View Article12 Secretly Healthier Last Minute Christmas Cookies, Candies and Treats
Secretly Healthy (with many) Allergy-Friendly Cookies, Candies, and Treats ‘Tis the season to be jolly, merry, and eat lots of cookies and sweet treats, right? And hopefully not get a gut ache. Here...
View ArticleOur Love Story
Stacy over at Stacy Make Cents, asked me to share the story of how Jonathan and I got together. I think it was a great exercise to put into words the story of how we met and fell in love:). Thrifty...
View Article“You Are One Smart Cookie” Teacher Appreciation Gift with Free Printable Tags
Are you looking for a thoughtful teacher appreciation gift to give your kids’ teachers? Last year I gave my kids’ teachers little pails filled with a variety of items. You can see them here. This year...
View ArticleCopycat Montreal Steak Seasoning and Free Father’s Day Printable
My husband has had a love affair with Montreal Steak Seasoning for years. Okay, maybe his feelings are not quite that strong, but it’s his choice seasoning for most of our grilling needs. We used to...
View ArticleGift Giving: Homemade Vanilla Extract with Re-purposed Bottles
Gift Giving: Homemade Vanilla Extract with Re-purposed Bottles and Frugal Baker’s Twine DIY Time IT’S DIY TIME AGAIN, WHERE I POST SOMETHING YOU CAN DO YOURSELF RATHER THAN BUY, WHICH IS A MONEY SAVER,...
View ArticleAdvent Calendar and Advent Activities
Advent Calendar and Advent Activities Thrifty Thinking Back in 2011 a friend gave us an Advent calendar (shown above and below). Her daughters had placed sweet treats in every box for each of my kids...
View ArticleFrugal Foodie Stocking Stuffers
Frugal Foodie Stocking Stuffers Thrifty Thinking Ever wonder what to get for that foodie in your life? Well these stocking stuffer ideas are great frugal finds just for that hard-to-buy-for foodie....
View ArticleFrugal No Candy Easter Basket Ideas
Frugal No Candy Easter Basket Ideas THRIFTY THINKING Are you ready for Easter? Do you give Easter baskets? I’ve actually only put together Easter baskets a couple of years even though my eldest just...
View ArticleHomemade Italian Dressing Teacher Appreciation Gift with Free Printable
Homemade Italian Dressing Teacher Appreciation Gift with Free Printable DIY Time IT’S DIY TIME AGAIN, WHERE I POST SOMETHING YOU CAN DO YOURSELF RATHER THAN BUY, WHICH IS A MONEY SAVER, AND CAN BE...
View ArticleGingerbread Granola
Gingerbread Granola Gingerbread granola might just be my favorite granola. Especially because it’s a great way to curb my cravings for my favorite Christmas cookie, the Ginger Molasses Crinkle Cookie...
View ArticleDairy-free Cranberry Orange Bread
Dairy-free Cranberry Orange Bread This dairy-free cranberry orange bread has been the object of my affection this fall. You could call it a mild addiction. Of course I’ve had to test this recipe...
View ArticleQuick Last Minute Teacher Gift: We Are Nut-thing Without You Free Printable
Teacher Appreciation Week is upon us. Teachers often do thankless jobs and often don’t receive appreciation in return. And I am not just saying this because I am one. It’s plain true. So this is a...
View Article“You Are One Smart Cookie” Teacher Appreciation Gift with Free Printable Tags
Are you looking for a thoughtful teacher appreciation gift to give your kids’ teachers? Last year I gave my kids’ teachers little pails filled with a variety of items. You can see them here. This year...
View ArticleCopycat Montreal Steak Seasoning and Free Father’s Day Printable
My husband has had a love affair with Montreal Steak Seasoning for years. Okay, maybe his feelings are not quite that strong, but it’s his choice seasoning for most of our grilling needs. We used to...
View ArticleGift Giving: Homemade Vanilla Extract with Re-purposed Bottles
Gift Giving: Homemade Vanilla Extract with Re-purposed Bottles and Frugal Baker’s Twine DIY Time IT’S DIY TIME AGAIN, WHERE I POST SOMETHING YOU CAN DO YOURSELF RATHER THAN BUY, WHICH IS A MONEY SAVER,...
View ArticleAdvent Calendar and Advent Activities
Advent Calendar and Advent Activities Thrifty Thinking Back in 2011 a friend gave us an Advent calendar (shown above and below). Her daughters had placed sweet treats in every box for each of my kids...
View ArticleFrugal Foodie Stocking Stuffers
Frugal Foodie Stocking Stuffers Thrifty Thinking Ever wonder what to get for that foodie in your life? Well these stocking stuffer ideas are great frugal finds just for that hard-to-buy-for foodie....
View ArticleFrugal No Candy Easter Basket Ideas
Frugal No Candy Easter Basket Ideas THRIFTY THINKING Are you ready for Easter? Do you give Easter baskets? I’ve actually only put together Easter baskets a couple of years even though my eldest just...
View ArticleHomemade Italian Dressing Teacher Appreciation Gift with Free Printable
Homemade Italian Dressing Teacher Appreciation Gift with Free Printable DIY Time IT’S DIY TIME AGAIN, WHERE I POST SOMETHING YOU CAN DO YOURSELF RATHER THAN BUY, WHICH IS A MONEY SAVER, AND CAN BE...
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