It takes just minutes and a few household ingredients to mix up a batch of Lavender Milk Bath. Perfect for relaxing or giving as a gift, this homemade milk bath is super frugal and a great way to DIY on a dime. Years ago I had the best time putting together spa gift baskets for…
Lavender Hand Scrub comes together in minutes, an easy and affordable gift that feels special and smells amazing. On a whim one day I walked into the bath and body store at the mall. The smell was overwhelming — so much so that my son got a headache in the first five minutes. He waited…
Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Time to think what you’ll do for your sweetheart, children, friends, and family and be a frugal valentine. No, you don’t have to do anything. It’s not technically a holiday, but it can be fun, if you want it to be. Preplanning will help avoid high costs later and allow…
I’ve always been a reader, but over the years my reading habit has ebbed and flowed. Surely, there were days (months? years?) when reading came in snatches or late at night when I sacrificed sleep for a few moments alone and lost in a book. Other seasons have offered more time for intentional reading. One…
A Chocolate Box of Money! Follow this easy tutorial for giving a money gift creatively. Folks may criticize the giving of money as a gift, but sometimes, that truly is what folks need most. Money to pay a bill. To unload even a little more debt. To have a little wiggle room between almost making it…
Looking to save on Christmas expenses this year? You can totally cut back, save money, and still enjoy a great holiday. Here are some easy ways to save. This year has been incredibly wacky, with finances feeling very uncertain for many. All the more reason to be on the ball when it comes to holiday…
There’s no better time than the present to get prepared to face a tough economy or other financial struggle.
Setting aside an emergency fund is a great way to buy yourself peace of mind as well as money to deal with that crazy thing you didn’t plan for, but is bound to happen. You don’t plan for bad things to happen. The unexpected is just that, unexpected. No matter how careful we are with…