Homemade Deodorant Recipe – Lavender Scented Homemade Deodorant
Deodorant is one of those things that no one should be without. After all, no one wants to be the girl (or guy) no one wants to be around because of smelly pits, right? For me, deodorants are something...
View ArticleFrugal Living Tips – 36 Things to Reuse to Save Money at Home
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve had to come to terms with something that I’ve put off admitting for years. I’m cheap. Some might consider it an insult, but the truth is that I take it as a compliment. To...
View ArticleHow to Make Money Selling Kids Clothes Online
As a Mom of two teenage girls, I can tell you that I am almost constantly having to buy clothes. If they’re not outgrowing them, they’re deciding that the styles aren’t something they enjoy anymore....
View ArticleHomemade Shave Cream {Shea Butter Shave Cream}
Once upon an evening, I walked into my bathroom, picked up the can of shaving cream and was appalled. If you’ve taken a look at the ingredients on the side of the can, you probably were too. It is...
View Article29 Must Buy Yard Sale Finds to Save {or Make!} Money
Yard sale season is in full swing and may of us are out scouring the sales each weekend trying to find the best yard sale deals. Steve and I love taking off on the weekends and looking for the latest...
View ArticleHow to Save Money on Amazon Prime Day & Amazon Prime Day Deals
Confession time; I love Amazon and do as much shopping as possible with them. It may be because I take the time to earn free Amazon gift cards which means that 99% of the time, I’m shopping for free. I...
View ArticleSimple Macaroni Salad Recipe { Picnic Recipe }
I have a serious love affair with summer aside from the Texas heat. That heat does make me want to hibernate inside with the a/c when temps reach three digits. Unfortunately, I have a life so that...
View ArticleHow to Grow Tomatoes { How to Grow Tomato Plants }
One of the first things I ever grew in my garden was tomato plants. When I was first learning how to start a garden, they were the very first plant I went with partially because they’re so easy to grow...
View ArticleLotion Bar Recipe with Earl Grey Scent
As a diabetic, I have extremely dry skin. If I allow it to, my skin peels and cracks because I just can’t seem to keep it hydrated enough. Over the years, I’ve learned to make homemade beauty products...
View ArticleHomeschool Unit Study – Ancient Egypt Homeschool Unit Study
I am a huge history buff and one of my favorite periods in history is Ancient Egypt. That’s why when I planned our homeschooling curriculum a few years ago, I wanted my daughter to get the full...
View ArticleFree Things to Do in San Antonio – Mission San José
I have always been a student of History. I feel like there is so much to learn from what our ancestors did, how they lived and what their culture was like. My daughter will tell you that I can spend...
View ArticleThrift Store Shopping Tips: How to Shop at Thrift Stores {Without Blowing...
One of my favorite ways to save money is by shopping thrift stores. Okay, I’m not telling the whole truth. Thrift store shopping and bargain hunting is actually one of my favorite things to do period....
View ArticleHomemade Apple Pie Recipe With a Homemade Pie Crust Recipe
If there is one thing aside from cooler temperatures that screams fall, it’s finding and making an amazing homemade apple pie recipe. Actually, it’s all apple recipes period, but there is simply...
View Article27 Must Have Canning Supplies for Beginners Learning How to Can Food
Canning has become one of my favorite things to do to save money on food. Aside from the savings, I love the fact that I can provide healthy, shelf stable foods for my family when times are rough or...
View ArticleDIY Mason Jar Succulent Planter { Upcycled Mason Jar Craft Ideas }
Around here, I love using mason jars decor to help create a country/farmhouse look that I have been a fan of for years. They just have this ability to give your home that country vibe without needing...
View ArticleTop 30 Best Road Trip Stops in the US That Won’t Break the Bank
Road trip season is here and you know what that means; lots of families looking for the best road trip stops in the US! I absolutely love a good road trip and so do Steve and the girls. We spend a lot...
View Article51 Ways My Family Went Zero Waste to Save Money
Have you ever stopped to think about how much waste your family puts out each day? If not, take a quick look around because I’m certain that like I was; you will be very unpleasantly surprised. It...
View ArticleApple Cinnamon Muffin Recipe { with a Pecan Crunch Topping Recipe }
When most of us think about fall recipes, we either thing apple recipes or pumpkin recipes. For me, it tends to be both. I just can’t think of anything related to fall without thinking of picking...
View ArticleThings to do in Texas – Visit Rudy’s BBQ in Austin
Ya’ll? I love BBQ. Seriously. And it isn’t because I’m Texan. Sure, good BBQ is a Texas right of passage, but for me? Good BBQ is like a holy experience that soothes my soul. Six years ago when I moved...
View ArticleHomemade Halloween Blood {Homemade Theater Blood}
I seriously love Halloween. There’s just something about fall and kids dressing up as their favorite things that makes me happy. Combine all of that with being scared witless (in a fun way) and I am in...
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