fine living on a shoestring budget
If you are anything like me, then you are constantly searching for the next meal planning hack that is going to simplify your life. Well, look no further because I’ve got a hack for your family meal planning on a budget that is going to be a total game changer. Today I’m sharing how to…
I partnered with Valvoline Instant Oil Change for this project, however opinions here are my own. Valvoline Instant Oil Change is selling AutoTex PINK Wipers throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month with proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The campaign is to “wipe out breast cancer”. Get it? To make this…
I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. Check out this deal before you read my complete Vitamix Personal Cup Adaptor Review: Save 15% on the Personal Cup Adapter with the purchase of…
I know what you’re thinking. You’re a little worried to see this easy pumpkin dessert recipe on my site because you know I can’t bake. Don’t fret- I didn’t create this pumpkin cheesecake recipe myself! I’m using a recipe from an actual recipe developer which means you can 100% trust it. I’ve learned my strengths…
A big thanks to the We Grow Retreat for hosting me in order to write this post. The retreat was sponsored by Mediavine, so a big thanks goes out to them too! Heading to Universal Orlando Resort soon? If so, you’ll definitely want to plan out where to eat at Universal CityWalk. After a long…
Here in Southwest Florida it’s so hot that when we carve a pumpkin it rots in 3 days or less. It’s so gross that we rely on alternatives for pumpkin decorating. Over the years we’ve mastered all the different ways to decorate a pumpkin, including this easy pumpkin decorating idea for how to drip paint…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MakeItMazola #simpleswap #CollectiveBias As a Southerner, I have a small obsession with frying food. However, as a mom who needs to get a little healthier, I’m trying to make small swaps like sautéing food with Mazola Corn Oil…
I recently visited Halloween Horror Nights as part of a hosted event during my participation at the We Grow Retreat 2018. All opinions are my own. Love theme parks and a good fright? Then you’ve got to check out Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. The Florida location- Universal Studios Orlando- is home to the…
I received clothing from prAna for this post but all opinions are my own As an environmentalist, I’m a huge fan of sustainable clothing, especially organic cotton clothing. My biggest issue is that organic cotton is so much more expensive that the cheap clothes that fast fashion keeps throwing in our face. Organic cotton may…
Thank you BJ’s Wholesale Club for sponsoring this post. There are probably a thousand different hacks for saving money with a baby. As a cheapskate and mom of three, I’ve definitely heard my fair share of crazy ways to save money on baby products. But did you know that you don’t have to resort to…
As a minimalist and a cheapskate, buying souvenirs isn’t something I do often. That’s why I love making DIY Christmas ornaments from free things obtained during our travels. For years, I would justify buying Christmas ornaments at Disney because they are souvenirs that don’t turn into clutter. Then I realized how easy it is to…
Holiday travel doesn’t have to be crazy expensive. If you plan ahead and follow a few simple tricks, you’ll find that holiday travel costs about the same, if not less, than traveling during other times of the year. The reason traveling during the holidays is so expensive is simple: supply and demand. Since most people…