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Winter the Fun and Frugal Way

Winter is a great time to have some frugal fun. Reduce your entertainment budget with the following ideas. Fun in the Snow If you are lucky enough to have snow in your region this winter, then you can have a ton of free fun such as: Putting water and food coloring into spray bottles, then creating snow art. Will you create the Mona Lisa or Bart Simpson? Building a snowman or two. Have a family contest for the biggest, most creative or funniest creation. You can also gift someone a homemade snowman kit. Just provide an old hat, charcoal briquettes, … Continue reading →

Fighting the Cabin Fever

While it used to be that I could never sit still or stay in for long, these days I actually look forward to those winter snowed in days when everyone is pretty much stuck indoors. Far from the original cabin fever that I used to feel, forced to stay in with no way to g, actually helps things slow down and can even be fun. When the winter months roll around, I try to make sure that we are prepared with the basics. This not only means a couple of days of food, but also entertainment and projects. Sure the … Continue reading →

Mittens Moms Love

The No Snow Snuggler mitten is more than just a mitten. This great winter product invention is a blessing that both kids and their moms adore. The No Snow Snuggler is actually a shirt that is worn underneath your child’s winter jacket. The mittens are built right into the sleeves and extend up to the child’s elbow. The shirt itself is made out of fleece with a high collar to protect your child’s neck, giving added warmth in that area. The shirt portion of the No Snow Snuggler has an easy access zipper up the front of it. This protective … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Holiday Decorations

If you are on a fixed income, but you still want your home to look festive during the holiday season, then consider making your own Christmas decorations. Doing so will help you save money, avoid chaotic shopping malls, and allow you to exercise your creative side. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a craft queen to piece together stunning seasonal decorations. There a thousands of simple projects that can be made with just a few materials and little if any skill. For example, last year my five-year-old helped me make a sensational centerpiece for our dining room table. All we … Continue reading →

When Weather Takes Over

It is amazing how much the weather can affect your home, and consequently your life. For the last couple of weeks, we have been shown this to be so true. From wind and rain that seemed to come out of no where and stayed practically forever, our home and yard has been greatly affected. On one particular day, for example, all three of our car windshields were broken from falling tree limbs! Yes, so there was the expense for three repairs, right there. Of course, I did score a point for having us all clean out the garage so we … Continue reading →

Smart Savings Solutions to Prepare for Winter

Many people tend to be in the deepest financial crisis in the winter months. This may be due to a few different factors and can be different for each family. Here are some common causes of a winter financial crisis as well as some smart savings solutions that you can get started on right now to prepare for winter and protect yourself. Causes of a winter financial crisis Illness With flu and cold season approaching, an illness could cause a financial crisis in more ways than one. Doctor visits, prescriptions and even hospitalization can take a toll on your finances. … Continue reading →

Taking Your Baby Out in the Snow

We are in the middle of a slow moving snowstorm, and at least a foot of snow is predicted when it is over. This afternoon, the snow stop falling briefly, and it was the perfect opportunity to take the kids out to play. If you are wondering about taking your baby out in the snow, I have a couple of guidelines to share to make sure that everyone has a great time. First of all, I don’t advise taking a baby out in the snow if he or she is very young. You might want to wait until the baby … Continue reading →

Do You Love Your Spouse? Too Bad!

One of my favorite lines in a movie comes near the end of the movie Moonstruck. After several interesting adventures, the main character, played by share, is given a proposal of marriage as the family is seated around the breakfast table. Her mother turns to her after the proposal: Rose: “Do you love him, Loretta?” 
Loretta: “Ma, I love him awful.”
Rose: “Oh, God, that’s too bad.” While this is a funny moment (the fiancee is clearly a good guy, although complete with his own quirks), it is obvious that the mom is actually happy for her daughter, even though she, … Continue reading →

Preparing for a Powerful Snowstorm 2

The snow is falling, and we are all gearing up for a snowstorm that may leave us without power and without an easy way to get out of our driveway. If you missed the first post, click here: Preparing for a Powerful Snowstorm. We do have a generator (which is also gassed up and ready to go), but we can’t attach it to everything. If we will be without power for more than a few hours, we will attach it to the heat, the well pump and water treatment system, the upright freezer and the refrigerator. This will have our … Continue reading →

Snow End in Site

Overnight and in the early morning, we got hit with a few fluffy gentle inches of snow. I decided to get the shovel and brush out and take care of the long driveway, the car and the steps, cleaning them up. Our house is situated downhill, and it is a minivan, which means that even with a little snow, it isn’t getting up the hill of the driveway. So, even though I am fighting a fever, a sore throat, aches and chills, I thought it was in our best interest to get it cleared. I did a combination technique of … Continue reading →