House & Home
How to make a brown sugar scrub to turn your bathroom into a spa
The brown sugar scrub is wonderful to use all over the body. I especially like it when I give my daughter an at-home pedicure or she can scrub her whole body with the mixture in the shower. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of brown sugar 2 tablespoons of almond oil or olive oil 5 drops of honey [...]
The Fine Art of Couponing – Step One: Menu Planning
When people hear of couponing, they either think about the $.35 off two boxes of cereal, or the crazy people on the reality tv show—which is really NOT reality. I’m here to debunk these myths and share a few pointers on saving money. It’s a process, so let’s start at the beginning. This is a [...]
The Mom Is The Message
Moms are sneaky. Sure, we have a reputation for being incessant nags, but we do some of our best work in secret. We put applesauce in the brownies to make them healthier; carrots in the cake; cauliflower in the mashed potatoes; yogurt in the smoothie. Kids never know what we will be up to next. [...]
FREE Family Events are ALWAYS FUN!
Yes, I am that “Fresno Couponing Girl;” but that does not mean we only save money couponing. Sometimes you need to look for free, fun, family things to do in town. Let’s face it, we all need to have fun and if the only way we know how to have fun is by spending money, [...]
DIY Wrap Bracelets
Forgive this incredibly dark pic but it was night time. You know, the time when my kids look like angels in their beds and I can craft!!! I made these bracelets….which I LOVE and one of which I have been dying to make for a while! If you have not discovered Honestly WTF yet you [...]
Creativity, all wrapped up
The brightly colored box dropped with a thud out of the mailbag. “Kiwi Crate,” read the label. We peeked inside, intrigued. Tucked beneath layers of tissue paper was a bevy of treasures sure to spark a little someone’s imagination. There were the makings of pinwheels and stained-glass windows. Even a canvas tote, ready for tie-dye. [...]
Creative New Year
Here are two ideas for bringing in the New Year with a little DIY style. Sweet Sugarbelle What better way to celebrate 2012 than with cookies inspired by cookie expert Sweet Sugarbelle? If you’re not familiar with her blog, go — right now — and check it out. This blog is a virtual cookie lover’s [...]
Refocusing Christmas
How did you do on saving money this Christmas? Did you blow your budget? Are you dreading the arrival of bills in your mailbox instead of holiday cards? We are raising three munchkins on a pretty tight budget. Here are a few things our family did this year to help refocus our Christmas: Each year, [...]
Support Local Businesses and Save Money
Earlier this season, Heather Hilscher from the Facebook group: Fresno Frugal Finds tossed out an idea. She wanted to support local small businesses, artisans, and independent consultants in the valley, while still saving money Christmas shopping. She began by inquiring on her Facebook group page and sought out businesses willing to offer deals to her [...]
Ho Ho Ho Printable
Hi everybody! I made this free printable which you can download here and print it out, stick it in a frame, give as a gift, or keep as a gift for yourself to use as Christmas decor. Please note the printable is for personal use only. Enjoy! via Creationz: {Creationz} Ho Ho Ho Printable.
Current Conversations
Crystal Roberts via Facebook
Gia Biglione-McCurry via Facebook
Whitney Danielle Jacobsen Bennetts via Facebook