Can’t Afford Christmas? Being Broke is No Joke!


If buying presents for friends and family stresses you out every year because you can’t afford Christmas, you are not alone. And if you are on a tight budget like me, it can make planning for the holidays extremely challenging. You still have your regular December bills you have to pay but now you have to scrounge up even more money to afford Christmas…

Unusual Survival Supplies You’ll Be Glad You Have


With all the insanity in the world today, you might feel like getting off this planet. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to do this yet, but we should all be prepared for a disaster someday. Peek inside our bug out box to see what unusual survival supplies we have for an emergency – plus a list of things we definitely need…

Does Perio Protect really work?

Before You Try Perio Protect, Read this…


Perio Protect – Is it right for you? Do you have gingivitis or periodontal disease? There is a product on the market called Perio Protect and it’s supposedly one of the latest and greatest tools for helping you fight the battle against gum disease. But it’s not cheap.  And if your dentist is suggesting you try Perio Protect, you may want to…

10 Cool Gifts for Mom, you probably never even thought of

10 Cool Gifts for Mom that You’ve Never Thought of


All moms just want to be appreciated. If it takes a stupid Hallmark holiday like Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day for the family to show mom they care, then I’m all for it! But frugal moms don’t want you to waste your money on a lame mug or stinky bath bombs. Get her something that she will REALLY love and…

How to Update Ugly Oak Cabinets on a Budget

How To Update Ugly Oak Cabinets On A Budget


My hubby and I are so happy to be homeowners again! But the house we moved into is super basic. We’re talking beige laminate counters, flat white walls, and ugly oak cabinets. I seriously hate those cabinets!  But remodeling costs a lot of money, and after purchasing this home, we didn’t have much to spare. We certainly couldn’t afford to…