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This may not be a popular post, but I feel like writing it, so bear with me while I express my opinion. A while back I saw a petition going around for people to sign trying to get free internet for deployed soldiers. As people sign, they can also leave a comment. I had trouble accepting . . . → Read More: The military does not cause poverty Since Lovebug’s birthday fell right in the middle of her Science Detective Camp I thought it would be fun to give her a present that went along with the theme. I didn’t want to spend much money because the camp itself was her main present, but I also wanted something for her to open. I was . . . → Read More: Homemade Detective Kit We came home with this today! I always said I would never get one of these things! But that was mostly because they are crazy expensive and I just don’t think a young child needs to have their own car that costs as much as many people’s car payments! However…I couldn’t pass up this bargain! . . . → Read More: Our latest bargain! I want to share one of my favorite blogs with you all today. The writer is a dear friend of mine whom I miss very much since we moved away. She’s super inspiring and has so many tips for staying frugal and healthy at the same time! She’s also an amazing parent to 3 boys, and . . . → Read More: Friday Favorites I love a bargain, and do my best to avoid paying full retail for most things. Thrift stores, flea markets & yard sales are like exciting treasure hunts for me. This past weekend, there was a post-wide yard sale. That meant lots and lots of yard sales all over post. What fun! Normally, I would have . . . → Read More: Yard Sale Season! I went to the grocery store this afternoon (sans kids thanks to Hubby’s grandmother!) to grab a few things. Ok, several things. However, I didn’t take my normal list which is an Excel spreadsheet with each item listed next to how much it costs (rounded to the dollar, I’m not that neurotic!). I also didn’t take . . . → Read More: I blew it! The Texas State Fair is almost here! It opens on September 24 and runs though October 17. The food, the rides, the gadgets for sale (that I love to see but never buy), the arts & crafts, the animals, the pyrotechnics! We look forward to it every year. You all know I love to be frugal . . . → Read More: Big Savings with Big Tex at the State Fair! I read this post by Pioneer Woman the other day, and felt a twinge of nostalgia. I’ve always loved Mason jars, and similar glass jars, bowls, etc. I love looking at antique stores at the old milk glass or depression glass and seeing all the beautiful colors, textures, and shapes. I don’t own much, but . . . → Read More: Bringing back the Mason jars!  |
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