Frugal Mom

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 [...]

8 Ways to Go Green and Save Money

Candace — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:14:17 +0000

Go Green Everyone wants to do something to save the planet, but the fact is that going green can cost money. For example, while the idea of a hybrid car looks good on paper, the fact is that a hybrid SUV for a family of five is often out of reach, budget-wise. Fortunately, there are [...]

Why consolidating your bills might be the best decision you make in 2012

Candace — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:13:46 +0000

Guest Post by Brad Swain Bill consolidation, or debt consolidation, is the process of combining loans such as auto loans, mortgages, and credit cards into a single fixed-term loan. This allows you to make one monthly payment to one creditor instead of making multiple payments to many creditors. Loan consolidation can be beneficial in a [...]

Spring Into Free Flavor With International Delight

Candace — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:19:06 +0000

To celebrate the beginning of spring, International Delight is making a splash with their Spring Into Free Flavor Sweepstakes. All you have to do is “Like” International Delight on Facebook and you’ll be entered to win creamer for a whole year! Check out the details below: Spring Into Free Flavor Sweepstakes Prizes include: Grand [...]

Shannen and Sam’s Super Coupon Shopping Spree

Candace — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:41 +0000

So tonight after work, my friend Sam and I decided to combine our coupon efforts and coupon shop at our local grocery store, Sullivan’s. Sam and I have both been coupon shopping for a while, and usually call each other several times a week to talk about the deals or coupons we have to swap. [...]

Make an Apron from Jeans

Candace — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:14:07 +0000

I had a lot of fun making this apron, and I love how it turned out. It is just the cutest thing and I almost love it too much to get it dirty. The denim front is from an itty bitty pair of Calvins that I’ll never get my post-baby hips into. Rather than continue the delusion [...]

14 Steps to a Decluttered Home

Candace — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:00:32 +0000

Declutter one room at a time, and start with your most difficult room first. You will have a huge sense of accomplishment when you finish, and all other rooms will seem easy in comparison. Start with a visible area of the room (rather than a closet or a drawer) to give yourself instant gratification. As [...]

Camping: The Perfect Frugal Vacation

Candace — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:47:00 +0000

Why do I love camping so much? It is a great way my family can have a fun vacation without breaking the bank. While theme parks and destination vacations are a lot of fun (who doesn’t love to be pampered), in this economy they aren’t always an option. You can camp at a national [...]

Low Cost yet Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Your Sweetheart

Candace — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:53:37 +0000

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that you either love or your dread. Obviously if you are single, you do your best to ignore the cheesy commercials on TV, the cute teddy bears in the stores, but don’t worry – you have the advantage of heading back to the candy aisle the day after [...]

8 Frugal Valentine’s Day Gifts

Candace — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:00:44 +0000

Are you looking for a gift idea that is both romantic and frugal? The good news is, romantic doesn’t have to be expensive. You may be on a limited budget, but that doesn’t mean you are on limited creativity. With a little brain juice, and a small amount of planning, you can come up with [...]