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Frugal Living Review: May 19th Through May 25th

Did you have a good week? Ours was pretty good as far as being frugal. It was raining during the week days, so that probably helped, since we didn’t go anywhere. On Friday, out came the sun and the yard sales. Here is the Frugal Living week in review for May 19th though May 25th May 19th Frugal Living Week in Review: May 12th Through May 18th I sometimes get asked the question, where do you come up with your frugal ideas?!? I love this question, because it really humbles me. I am by no means someone who comes to … Continue reading →

Happy Memorial Day (from our home to yours)

Are you ready to celebrate this Memorial Day? Will you be having a big BBQ party to celebrate the beginning of summer, or a quiet remembrance of those who have earned our freedom? Perhaps you will be doing a little bit of both? For my family, we tend toward the more quiet celebration, but we are also looking forward to coming together with others in our community. This morning, I really have been reflecting on those brave men and women who have made my country the wonderful place that it is. I can’t imagine how much strength, determination and dedication … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Scrapbooking

Memorial day celebrations are plenty. With parades, commemoration ceremonies, flag ceremonies and barbecues, there are many things to take photographs of. Honoring the men and women who lay their lives on the line for us, is an important part of being an American. This day is special in so many ways. When you sit down to create a layout for Memorial day, it is great to include all the photographs from the different events that you attended or celebrated. However, there is much more you can do to make your layouts reflect the true meaning of the day. Perhaps when … Continue reading →

Frugal Memorial Day Ideas

Let’s take a little break from Paperback Swap to talk about fun weekend plans. Are you ready to celebrate Memorial Day? Face it, food is getting expensive, but you can still have a great BBQ or other fun time to celebrate without spending a fortune! Here are some ideas. Take advantage of local celebrations. Just doing a little bit of research in my area, I’ve located three Memorial Day parades, two free carnivals, a free cook out for town residents, two Memorial Day events at veterans cemeteries, and numerous pancake breakfasts. There are also other celebrations, such as a children’s … Continue reading →

Frugal Summer Gatherings: Host a Neighborhood Seafood Boil

You’ve just read the title of this post and are probably finding it hard to believe that I am associating seafood with frugality. Don’t tune me out yet. I am anxious to share one of my favorite, and yes …least expensive entertaining ideas. If you aren’t familiar with a seafood boil, here is a quick definition from Wikipedia.com; “ A boil is usually done in a large pot (60 to 80 quarts) fitted with a strainer and heated by propane. Seasonings include crab boil packets, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, salt, lemons, and bay leaf. Ears of corn, new potatoes, onions, … Continue reading →

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of December 12, 2011

Once again, it is time for the Genealogy Podcast Roundup. As always, this is a great place to find the newest episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. Since it is December, there will also be a few Christmas related podcast episodes for you to check out. The Genealogy Guys released a new episode on December 4, 2011. This episode is number 228. They have announced that there have been over 1,000,000 downloads of the podcast since it started on September 5, 2005. I think that is impressive! In their current episode, they discuss plenty of news, including a grassroots group … Continue reading →

Budget Recipes- End of Summer Cheeseburgers

School has started, and the Summer is over. It might be nice to do one last dinner that brings you the tastes of Summer before the weather really starts to get cold. If you pay attention to what is on sale at the grocery store, you can make a meal that fits within your budget. Make your family some “End of Summer Cheeseburgers”. Right now in California, we are experiencing a bit of a heat wave. Perhaps the weather where you live isn’t quite that warm. Either way, it can make you miss the good things about Summer. Few things … Continue reading →

How to Price Garage Sale Items

If you want to have a successful yard sale and make a good profit, you’ll need to know how to price items to sell. Here are some helpful tips. And be sure to look for a second post in this series that serves as a guide for common yard sale items and what they should priced. Know Your Region Yard sale prices can vary according to the part of the country that you are in, and what people are looking to buy. The best way to figure out how to price your items is to go around to other yard … Continue reading →

American Flag Etiquette

Now is a great time to get those flags displayed for your home if you don’t already have one. But, do you know all of the rules, regulations and general etiquette when it comes to flying or displaying a flag? There are many, but here is what you really should know, according to the U.S. history website. On Memorial Day, flags should be flown at half mast until noon. In the morning, the flag should be raised all of the way to the top and then slowly lowered to half mast. Technically, this may be difficult if your flag is … Continue reading →

Traveling With Your Baby This Weekend

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Perhaps you’re taking a road trip to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend or going somewhere out of the ordinary? Traveling with a baby can be tricky and maybe you’re thinking that you can’t quite figure out how that’s going to work. The trick is to plan ahead and around baby’s schedule as much as possible! Be Prepared You can never have too many snacks when you’re traveling with an infant. Along with that, you can never have too many wipes or too many toys. Simply bringing more than enough things to keep the baby entertained as well as keep the baby … Continue reading →