Since January 2011, I’ve been trying to get myself into shape by losing weight and exercising. Certain events in my life have derailed me a couple times since then, but I have managed to lose almost 50lbs. And no, I didn’t go to a gym to do it. To be honest, I’m not big into…
Category: Live Frugal
Frugal Living includes tips for New England residents and families on how to live a more frugal lifestyle.
Heat and Utility Bill Assistance
Heat and utility bill assistance may be for you. Though this past winter was very mild in comparison to previous years, many Maine residents, myself included, struggled to pay our bills, including our utility and heating ones. It seems like there’s never enough money to go around. We have been granted a nice reprieve this…
Easter Egg Decorating Tips
Brightly dyed and decorated eggs are a huge part of the Easter holiday. If you’d like to try your hand, as well as your childrens’, at decorating Easter eggs for the upcoming holiday, here are some Easter Egg decorating tips that will make your eggs look beautifully decorated. Don’t forget to take pictures! Easter Egg…
Cheap Stocking Stuffers
Every year I fill up my children’s stockings with little gifts that are all individually wrapped. It can get expensive buying items to fill them, though, especially if you’re purchasing stocking stuffers at stores like Target and Walmart that are over $2.00 each for the majority of items. I’m often go into sticker shock over the…
Baking Soda and Vinegar Drain Cleaner
The other day my mother called me and asked if I had any bleach for her sink. I said no. She then asked if I had any drain cleaner. Again, I said no. I told her that I no longer use any of that to clean my drains when they get clogged. I then mentioned…
Patrick, the Elf on the Shelf, Pictures
I mentioned in a previous post about our family’s Elf on the Shelf named Patrick. A friend of mine commented and wanted to know what kinds of things we make Patrick do. So I went up to my mom’s and emailed myself a bunch of photos of Patrick doing what he does best…watching the kids…
Cyber Monday Savings – Kohl’s
I can’t believe that I almost forgot today was Cyber Monday. Luckily, Kohl’s sent me an email with a discount code in it and it reminded me what today is. When I saw I could use my Kohl’s Cash online, I got excited and figured I’d purchase my kiddos their Tom Brady jerseys through the…
Patrick, the Elf on the Shelf, has returned
Now that Thanksgiving is over, we have a house guest to entertain. His name is Patrick, and he’s an Elf on the Shelf. Three years ago my mom purchased an Elf on the Shelf after I heard about them on Q97.9 while driving home after dropping my daughter off at school one day. I thought…
My Black Friday Savings
Well, I have to say I wasn’t overly impressed with the Black Friday sales this year. I did get some good deals, but nothing like I have in previous years. The only place that my mother and I went to that I saved a boatload at was Kohl’s.
My Thanksgiving Dinner Menu
Thanksgiving is just a couple days away, which means I need to start prepping for it. I was going to make a bacon-wrapped turkey, but I just don’t have the time, space or money this year to cook the meal I wanted. So I modified my Thanksgiving dinner menu a little bit. I’m making: A…