My Frugal Life - More Time Spent With Your Children
Great reading your story, Carrie! It sure is worth it, and I agree, the sacrifice that most people speak of, once youre out of the habit, is no sacrifice at all! My boys all have special needs and when my twins were infants, I considered going back to work...
My Frugal Life - Why I Love Yard Sales
YAY!!! Love garage/yard/thrift/church sales SOOO much! Last weekend, I wasnt really looking for anything in particular, but my dad and I always go out on the rounds...I am not looking for clothes or toys now as we are moving soon and I dont want to pack it...
Lessons Learned at the Farmer's Market
Great story! We love our farmers markets as well. My boys love picking out new things and last year we tried new melons that Id never even heard of... we had so much fun! Thanks for your story!
My Frugal Life: Finding Small Luxuries
Wonderful post, Susann! I do many of the same things and YES, even though I dont absolutely HAVE to do this anymore, it makes me appreciate EVERYTHING so much more. Things are simpler and less complicated and I love that! I love your lawn-mowing chant! I actually...
Buying Vitamins Through the Mail?
I swear by Swansons...Im sure theres a website. They are based in Fargo, ND....Great products, great prices...right now they are running a half off and buy one get one free sale. There are some things that are still cheaper to get at our local Sams Club. The...
My Frugal Life: Advice From a Stay at Home Mom
Hi Everyone, Thanks for the kind words...you really DO get used to it...I took the boys garage sale-ing today and had to teach one of my dear, sweet boys that we simply dont have to buy something from everywhere we go...a tough lesson for a just turned 6 year...
My Frugal Life: Advice From a Stay at Home Mom
Hi Again Everyone! Ha...Thank you much for the kind words...most people around here think Im just weird. When we decided to homeschool & begin the lifestyle change of at least partially homesteading, I had to laugh... I was thinking...OK, now we are OFFICIALLY...
My Frugal Life: Save Everywhere I Can
Hi There, I love the gift box idea...Ive done this for a long time but have let it slide lately...youve inspired me to keep it at least partially full. I usually go to Bath & Body Works when they have their semi-annual sale going on (Ha...it started today!) and...
Sweaty Palms and Feet?
This is a medical condition called hyperhydrosis and can be very embarrassing. I know several folks who have had the surgery to correct the problem in their hands...I dont know if there is a surgical option for feet...I would definitely as your daughters pediatrician...
Dealing With Arthritis?
I have some kind of something going on and I often have very stiff, sore joints, worse in the morning and sometimes extreme joint pain. My doc has yet to be able to figure it out, but some things that have helped me get on with my day... before going to bed...
So Many Ways to Save
Hi There, This is in response to the responder who asked if you really get paid for online surveys... I have never chosen to receive money, but I have chosen prizes, things I can use or barter. The last thing I got in the mail was a rubbermaid container (a...
Chart for Tracking Medication?
I make my own forms for my three boys. They are each on a different medication and therapy regimen for their epilepsy & other disabilities and I put each into a separate three ring binder and I can see at a glance what I have done for the day, what I still...
