With Mother’s Day approaching, you may be thinking about how to make your mom feel valued and loved, without killing your budget. Don’t we all want to give mom a special gift to show our appreciation? Keep in mind that value and price are two very different things. It is …
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that can quickly become expensive. Mr. Smith used to send beautiful bouquets of flowers to my office. They were lovely, but honestly, a waste of money. Nowadays, we’re saving our money to pay down debt and fund future adventures. But the kids should …
I started the New Year with such great intentions and energy. The pregnancy wasn’t too burdensome yet, but then the stomach flu hit our house, followed shortly thereafter by bad colds. We all seem to be recovering now, and are just trying to get back on track. The twins will …
As we prepare for the arrival of twins in May, we’re going to need to buy some “new” things. And, it’s not just purchases for the babies (because babies don’t really need that much). The other children will be passing down everything from outgrown toys and clothes, to their beds, …
In prepping to sell crochet items at an upcoming craft sale and being busy with work, I haven’t been able to find much time to upcycle or refashion my clothes. I have a couple big bags of clothing that are destined to be transformed into new things to wear. But, …
We moved into our house in the Winter of 2013, and have never had our wood stove cleaned. It was something on that had always been on the “to-do list,” but with Mr. Smith’s growing collection of wood and plans for lots of fires this coming winter, it became more of …
I discovered crochet almost two years ago. I was pregnant with my youngest and looking for a new baby blanket. We had been gifted with crocheted blankets for the first two. They were perfect because of the big holes, which made me less nervous about them covering up their faces …
This is a crafty post, but still has a lot to do with saving money. I spent many hours creating a Willow Block Blanket as a wedding gift for my sister, and all it cost me was my time. A neighbor recently gave me a ton of yarn, so this wedding gift …
We have a lot of debt to pay off. Instead of just limiting spending on new clothes, I’ve decided to not buy anything new at all. This year will be number three of my clothing fast. One of the ways that I’m making the most of the things that I already …
Happy Friday everyone! This is just a fun (and very overdue) update on the gifts that I crocheted for Christmas. My neighbor gave me a big bag of yarn last fall, so I went to work creating things to give for Christmas, instead of spending money.
