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Open Those Windows Morning and Night – Frugal Tip
One of my favorite things about early fall is that it’s just the right temperature. It’s cool enough in the mornings and evenings to open up the windows and let in plenty of fresh air. Not only will it make you feel better, it’s good for your energy bills too. Here’s what we’re doing right […]
Continue readingHow To Store Homemade Bread – Frugal Tip
As you know I love making homemade bread as do many other HBHW readers. One of them emailed me yesterday and asked for some tips for storing homemade bread. I thought I’d share what I told her here. I’m sure she’s not the only one with those questions. I lost plenty a hunk of bread […]
Continue readingFrugal Tip – Skip The Iron
I have a confession to make … I hate ironing and I am terrible at it. I blame it on my mother 😉 She loves to iron and never made us practice growing up. Since I’m terrible at it and don’t like to do it, I just don’t iron. If I get my ironing board […]
Continue readingLunch Box Jokes For The Kids – Frugal Tip
The beginning of a new school year is always a challenge for the kids. Why not add a little fun to their lunch box to help brighten their day. The perfect way to do this is to add a little note with a joke. I used to write little “love” notes to my daughter’s lunch […]
Continue readingCute After School Snacks Made From Hard Boiled Eggs – Frugal Tip
I love boiling up eggs for after-school snacks… or really as quick snack anytime of the day. Of course they are great for breakfast too. They are packed full of protein and are very frugal. But just a plain hard boiled egg can get a little boring. We decided to have some fun with it. […]
Continue readingFamily Movie Night – Frugal Summer Fun
Summer is almost over (we’re going back to school next week), but there is time for a little more frugal summer fun. How about surprising everyone with a family movie night. There are lots of options here without breaking the bank. And no, you don’t need to head to your local movie theater. It’s easy […]
Continue readingGo On A Thrift Store Treasure Hunt – Frugal Summer Fun
We’ve had some rain the last two days which kept us cooped up in the house. Yesterday afternoon cabin-fever hit and I had to get creative. Since we have a decent thrift store close by and I needed to head over there to look for some new shirts and shorts for school, I decided to […]
Continue readingChristmas in July Is All About Presents – Frugal Tip
Since we’re talking about Christmas in July this week, let’s talk about getting a head start on Christmas presents as well. This was one of the smartest things I did last year. Not only did it save me lots of cash, (by being able to shop around, take advantage of deals and make more presents […]
Continue readingKeeping Track Of What’s In Your Pantry – Frugal Tip
I was cleaning out my pantry the other day, getting rid of a few expired items and rearranging everything in there. I had no idea I still had some of the dry and canned goods that had gotten pushed to the very back of the shelves. I needed a better system. I went back to […]
Continue readingHave A Family Game Night – Frugal Summer Fun
Summer around here always ends up being much busier than I anticipate. We end up doing lots of running around and traveling. It’s nice to slow things down and have fun playing board games. This is perfect for a rainy afternoon or as an “after-dinner” activity for the whole family. Dust of those old board […]
Continue readingFree & Frugal Stuff for Summer
We know how much every penny you can save means to your bottom line so we’ve scoured the internet for some of the free & frugal stuff offered for moms & kids over the summer months. I’ve included some freebies as well as some very low-cost, frugal items that we hope will make your Summer […]
Continue readingFrugal Swiffer Pads
Submitted by a HBHW reader: I have 2 small dogs so I love my swiffer but I don’t love how expensive those pads are. A box of pads is almost $10 and I can easily go threw 4 pads doing all my floors. That really adds up. I discovered that there are a few things […]
Continue readingMake Your Own Popsicles – Frugal Family Fun
On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a yummy popsicle… unless you make it yourself. It’s a quick and easy project to do with the kids and you know exactly what they are enjoining in their frozen treat. You can pick up a set of popsicle molds at a super store like Walmart […]
Continue readingColoring Sheets, Cartoons and Father’s Day Printables – Frugal Family Fun
This Sunday is Father’s Day, so I thought I’d combine my original idea for today (printable coloring sheets) with some special Father’s Day printables. If you have older kids and teens, scroll down toward the bottom of the page. I have a great find for any old child that loves to draw. Â Free Online Coloring […]
Continue readingGo For A Swim – Frugal Family Fun
It’s gotten hot around here this week and I’m looking forward to spending some time cooling off in the water and going for a swim. No matter where you live, it’s always a fun activity in the summer time and can be done quite frugally. If you live near a beach or lake, go take […]
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