One difficult fact of prepping is that it requires money. You don't have to be rich and there are hundreds of frugal ways to prep, but sooner or later, you'll have to fork out some of your hard-earned cash. What if your cache of cash is low? Well, ... Read More
52 Weeks Savings Plan: April discounts are here!
When I lived in Phoenix, I could never understand the fascination with spring. Phoenix has pretty much just one season, sunny! So, when I moved to Texas, it was amazing to see red-breasted robins show up at our house every spring and watch the forest ... Read More
Prepper To Prepper: Free Preps!
Who doesn't love free? I have been welcoming free items as long as I can remember. Free hand-me-downs were a favorite when my five little kids were growing like weeds. Shelving and furniture freebies were also a reason to celebrate! What we get for ... Read More
52 Weeks Savings Plan: Watch for these March sales!
March brings with it the promise of spring and some special March sales that can help you both prepare and save money. Two holidays that will generate some special savings are St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, and Palm Sunday, on March 25. We have ... Read More
52 Weeks Savings Plan: Watch for these January bargains
It’s a New Year and time for all sorts of resolutions. Some people resolve to eat healthier, lose weight, and exercise more. These are all great goals, but one that many of us forget has to do with finances. Imagine having extra cash set aside for ... Read More
Top 18 Holiday Bargains for Stocking Up
I love the holiday shopping season and seeing piles of food bargains at the grocery store. It seems they pop up earlier every year. Here in Texas at my favorite Kroger's, I noticed holiday foods on sale before Halloween! This is the time of year ... Read More
Confessions Of a Former Food Waster
I was once a young wife and mother to a toddler. Hard at work learning to be a good wife and mommy. I got to stay at home which meant I made meals 3x a day for my family. I was a house wife. I had a food budget and yet I found myself calling my ... Read More
21 Things to Look For Every Time You Go To a Yard Sale or Thrift Store
Sterling silver flatware Even if you can only afford to buy a spoon or a fork at a time, sterling silver is known to have antimicrobial properties. Some people believe that simply using silver flatware as everyday eating utensils can ward off ... Read More
4 Simple Ideas For Back to School Prepping
Amidst the joy of summer time swims, cold Popsicles, and sleeping in, the new school year sneaks up on us. I dread the whirlwind back to school shopping as advertisements plague the airways, and other media. I feel my wallet emptying before I even ... Read More
Food Storage Smarts: Stock Up On Meal Stretchers
For many of us, buying food specifically for food storage is an additional expense that can, sometimes, become too burdensome. When money is tight, it's hard enough to cover the groceries for our main meals, much less add another few day's worth of ... Read More
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