1.  Homeschool Banquet Every year our homeschool co-op offers a high school banquet for its members. It is always beautifully decorated and makes a very special night for our children. I originally gave my daughter a budget of what she could spend for her dress and accessories, but she quickly let me know that she… Continue reading Frugal Things

1. Signed up for Book It! Every year we sign up for Pizza Hut's Book It! Program as homeschoolers. Free pizza just for reading...yes please! 2. Dresses Belk was having a sale on all of their previously marked down dresses for 40% off the lowest ticketed price.  I have been searching for new dresses forever… Continue reading Frugal Things

**I have not done a frugal things post in awhile so this list is a compilation of the past few weeks 1. Home Improvements My grandmother had given me an old china cabinet of hers that I loved. The problem is that I do not have china and I am not into knicknacky things so… Continue reading Frugal Things

1. DIY Low Carb Convenience Foods   I have been on a low carb diet for awhile now and the price of low carb convenience foods is just awful!! Since it is Frugal February, I decided to try and make a few snacks at home that I would normally buy in a store if I… Continue reading Frugal Things

1. Home remedies We caught an awful cold virus last week that felt like the flu complete with fever, chills, and aches. Luckily we were able to treat it at home with a few home remedies (and over the counter meds) that work well for us. My usual routine for a bad cold involves Advil,… Continue reading Frugal Things

  1. Christmas We did pretty good on keeping Christmas spending to a minimum (although it is never as  frugal as I hope it will be) it could have been much worse. To save money, I made quite a few items that my children really loved. This year, I made a Star Wars quilt, Harry… Continue reading Frugal Things

**I have missed a few Frugal Things postings so here is my highlight reel for the past few weeks 1. Star Wars Quilt My son asked for a Star Wars quilt for Christmas that he could use while watching tv downstairs and wanted to know if I could make him one. I knew that novelty… Continue reading Frugal Things

1. Free books One of my friends from our homeschool co-op offered me some books that her children no longer needed. I was especially excited about the Progeny Press study guides, while Ben was excited about the juggling book:) **Thanks Olivia! 2. Christmas décor Yes, we are one of those families who put up the… Continue reading Frugal Things

1. Amateur chimney sweeps With temperatures forecasted to quickly drop next week, my husband decided to clean out our woodstove's chimney. While it was a very messy job, having a shop-vac made it relatively quick and easy. So now we are all set to have toasty fires on cold mornings. **I must admit that I… Continue reading Five Frugal Things