Before now, my holidays were busy, but not super hectic because I didn’t have to plan family activities around custody schedules. But when I met my boyfriend, and we made the decision to move in together, to join our families together as one, things instantly changed for all of us, and I ended up with some…
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iCaughtSanta Review and Giveaway
Christmas has always been a magical time in my household as I’m sure you can tell from reading my posts on Patrick, our Elf on the Shelf…or on the pan rack, since that’s where he is right now. In years past, we’ve even gone outside and used a red flashlight in the dark, along with…
Celebrate Your Child’s Graduation with GiftsForYouNow.com #sponsored
Disclosure: This sponsored post was brought to you by GiftsForYouNow.com. I was provided with a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review and mention on Frugal Maine. No other monetary compensation was given. All thoughts and opinions, as well as included photos, are my own. Going into this past year of school, my husband and…
Fake Bouquets vs. Real Bouquets
One of the choices all brides-to-be have to make before the big day arrives is what kind of bouquet they want. With all the options out there, it’s not an easy decision to make. Real bouquets. Fake bouquets. Colors. Style. Originally I wanted a beautiful, fragrant REAL one. And I know I’m not alone in…
It’s Been One of Those Weeks….
Do you ever have one of those weeks that leaves you asking, “WTF?”? Yeah, that’s me this week…and it’s only Wednesday. It has been one thing after another. Most moments have actually been laughable now that I look back on them, but at the time, they upset me. My week thus far: Monday night: My…
Frugal Maine’s Most Popular Posts
Every once in awhile I look at my stats on Google Analytics and through Jetpack to see what posts on my site are pulling in the most traffic and what states and countries view my site the most. I find it interesting that I get viewers from all over the world, including Australia, Germany, India,…
Other Uses for Empty Glass Jars
I’m always emptying glass jars left and right around here. While I recycle some, I usually store panko breadcrumbs or dehydrated onions in others, or even use them as drinking glasses. Yesterday I got to thinking about what else I could use them for. So I went on a search for some ideas. Here they…
I’m Raising a Mini-Cheapskate…Or at Least I Hope I Am
The other day my mother and I, along with my three-year-old son, drove to Dover to see my younger brother. As we drove by Target my little man grew very upset. Target is his favorite store, and it’s been well over a month since we’ve shopped there. So his Nana made a promise to him…