Frugal Mom

Save Money on Healthcare: Read these tips for cost effective trips to the Dr. or Dentist

Alice — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:42:19 +0000

Save Money on Healthcare! Don’t get poked by high costs. It may not seem possible to save money on healthcare. Everything just seems to be getting more and more expensive. A simple blood test can cost as much as $100.00. Not to mention the rising cost of caring for our elderly as we enter the baby [...]

Make Your Own Faux Metal Wall Art Project: Super Easy!

Alice — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:37:03 +0000

No need for blow torches or forging tools with this faux metal wall art project! Faux metal wall art? Talk about frugal crafts! I went over to my friend Carmela’s house to help her with preparations for her daughter’s upcoming wedding. (They are doing a lot of the decorations themselves. I can tell it is going to [...]

How To Stretch Meat Further with Bonus Recipe

Alice — Tue, 28 May 2013 22:37:16 +0000

Stretch Meat Further Wouldn’t it be great to stretch meat further? Meat is a big expense in the family grocery budget. I do everything I can to try and stretch that dollar. The first thing that comes to mind in trying to stretch meat further is to have meatless meals a few times a week. Well, if [...]

Would You Like To Make Money Selling Dishes?

Candace — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:19:31 +0000

Make Money Selling Dishes! Have you ever wondered how you could make money selling dishes? It may be easier than you think! Who would have thought you could make money selling dishes? Not me- but it certainly worked. Let me share with you how this came about and how I made over $600/mo selling dishes. [...]

Weekend Craft Projects

Candace — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:53:23 +0000

Looking for some great craft ideas to do this weekend? Here are some that I’ve pinned and can’t wait to try! What’s on your list? Felt Needle Book: mmmCrafts Glass Fabric Magnets: Mr. & Mrs. Phillips DIY Braided Necklace: More Design Please Fabric Flower Pillow: Laundry & Other Stuff Book Page Wreath Tutorial: [...]

50 Classic Children’s Literature Books

Candace — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:00:50 +0000

Nothing is more relaxing than curling up in front of the fire with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate. If you are looking for a great book to read with your children, here is a list of 50 classic children’s literature books the whole family will love! If you are looking [...]

Catching Up…and Dryer Sheets

Candace — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:00:29 +0000

Catching Up... Tomorrow is February 2nd, a.k.a. Groundhog Day! What a fun day – will he see his shadow, or not? Will Bill Murry wake up to “I’ve Got You Babe” again, or will it be a new day? Good stuff I tell you! It has been over a month since I’ve posted. How in [...]

103 Inexpensive Stocking Stuffers

Candace — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:37:45 +0000

103 Inexpensive Stocking Stuffers are back by popular demand! Want to discuss how to have a frugal Christmas? Join us in our Frugal Mom Frugal Living Forum! Candy Lip Balm Socks $1 Makeup from e.l.f. Cosmetics Gift cards Earphones Yo-Yo Silly Putty Movie Tickets (Save up to 60% on Movie Tickets and Concessions with [...]

P&G Giveaway!

Candace — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:49:35 +0000

We have a winner. Congratulations to Wendy Tomlinson who had comment #34! _____________________ Anyone in the mood for a summer giveaway from P&G? I know I am! P&G sent me an awesome box of goodies this summer and my family absolutely loves the products. My husband said that he will never use another shaving [...]

Raising Chickens for Eggs

Candace — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:45:07 +0000

When I married a country boy, I should have known that something like this could have happened. But honestly, I never thought I’d be raising chickens for eggs. And now I wonder – does having chickens make me a country girl? Hubby: Green acres is the place for me. Farm livin’ is the life for [...]