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How to Get Things Done When You Have a Baby: The Practical Parent's Guide
This guide tells how to get things done once you have a baby (or babies) in the house. It is written for both men and women, new parents and seasoned parents alike. The links and photos throughout this guide will let you look at the mentioned items at Amazon, so you can see exactly what the guide is referring to. You're never too far into parenting to take back control of your time and your life, so start today!
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How to Protect Produce From Spoiling with Sponges
Kitchen Tip: Don’t Let Your Produce Spoil! It’s always a wonderful treat to find fresh produce on sale and stock up on the great find! However, how often does that produce start to spoil and mold before it can be eaten? A study by the University of Arizona in concert with the United States Department of Agriculture showed that each US family throws away an average of 470 pounds of food each year. We also throw away 1/4 of all the produce purchased for our families. Make sure the food you buy gets eaten instead of being sent to the trash. Protect some produce which is quick to mold (such…
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How to Make Frozen Grapes
Frozen grapes are a delicious frozen treat that is just right for cooling the summer heat. They're a wonderful alternative to popsicles and, best of all, they're healthy!
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How To Give Small Baby Shower Gifts
Readers Ask: How Do I Give Small Baby Shower Gifts? Being on a small budget may mean giving a smaller gift at a baby shower. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though. Check out the 13 Best Baby Shower Gifts on a Budget for some great baby shower gifts to give when the budget is tight. Before you start to feel guilty thinking of all the bigger gifts that will be opened around yours, remember that it really is the thought that counts. In the case of small baby shower gifts, you have the opportunity for personalization that will make your gift both special and memorable to the new mom.…
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How to Unclog a Drain For 29 Cents
How to Unclog Your Plugged Drain Using Household Products Have you ever had your sink clog up when there doesn’t happen to be a bottle of Drano under your sink? The last time my husband was out of town the bathroom drain got plugged up. There was no Drano in my house, I didn’t want to run to the store to buy a pricey drain treatment product. I certainly didn’t want to pay for an expensive plumber to come unclog the drain! Did I mention I had never unclogged a drain before?! Luckily, I knew this handy trick that makes it easy for people to solve their own drain problems.…
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How to Stretch Ground Meat with Frugal Fillers
Meat is expensive and if yours is like most frugal families, it takes up a significant portion of your grocery budget. While ground beef, ground chicken, ground pork and ground turkey are many times cheaper than full cuts of meat, they are still one of your pricier ingredients. A cooked pound of ground meat does not actually make very much meat once prepared; it usually only yields 1 to 1 1/2 cups depending on how lean the meat is. How can you stretch a pound of ground meat farther and stretch your hard earned dollars while not giving up healthy food for your family? How to Cut Ground Meat With…
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13 Easy Ways to Save on Groceries
A question on every homemaker’s mind at one time or another is, “How can I save money on groceries? I want to spend less on my food budget- how do I get started?” We have a lot of control over our budgets when it comes to grocery spending, even though it might not seem obvious at first. Many frugal people enjoy saving money on necessities so that they can splurge on their chosen little luxuries for their families (like family vacations or a new game system). That’s what frugal living is all about! These tips for saving money on groceries are a good starting point to get you cutting your…
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13 Ways to Save Energy and Cut Utility Bills
Slashing unnecessary expenses on necessary items like utilities is on everyone’s mind. Saving money may seem difficult when summer temperatures swell or winter chills have you cranking up the thermostat. While we can’t eliminate our water bills or electric bills, there are lots of tips and tricks to keep the costs down. 13 Ways to Save Energy and Cut Utility Costs 1. Switch to LED bulbs. We hear it all the time, and for good reason. LED bulbs use less energy and last longer than regular incandescent bulbs. They also create less heat, meaning your air conditioner bill goes down. 2. Buy blackout panels to hang behind your curtains. Blackout…
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How To Set Up a Housekeeping Plan
Setting up a Housekeeping Plan for your home is a project that will keep your house cleaning, care and maintenance manageable for you. Designing and creating the plan may take a little time up front, but this is time well spent. By creating a Housekeeping Plan, you are investing a little time now to save you a lot of time in the future.
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How to Make Your Own Homemade Baking Mix (Bisquick)
Do you like the versatility of using baking mix (aka Bisquick) but don’t want to pay the extra for the store bought mix? You can make your own!
