This week's way we save post has been one of my favorites so far this year. It's all about coffee and how I save money with reusable K-cup filters! My love of coffee is somewhat recent. I started drinking coffee when I began working full-time in an office after college graduation. I have never been a morning person, so I needed the extra dose of caffeine before starting the work … [Read more...]
Ways We Save: Making Baby Food
One of the things I have enjoyed about nursing is that it is FREE! I know that it's not an option for everyone, but I make sure to enjoy the money savings for as long as I can. While moving to solids does mean an increase in costs for feeding baby, switching over to solids doesn't have to necessarily break the bank. Making baby food is one of those ways to keep costs down. Now that our … [Read more...]
Ways We Save: Never Pay for Demo
A few weeks ago, I talked about how there are times when it might be best to hire a professional for home projects. As much as I like to save money and do as much of it as we can ourselves, there are times with it might be best to hire it out. If you decide to hire the job out to a pro, there is still a great way you can save. Do the demo yourself! When we renovated our home back in 2012, … [Read more...]
Ways We Save: Buy Used Children’s Clothes
This week's Ways We Save post is something I've talked about here before. But, since spring and warmer weather is here, it's time to start thinking about switching out children's clothes. Say "goodbye" to those sweaters and pants and say "hello" to the t-shirts, shorts, and swimsuits. There are definitely times when I score some great deals on brand new clothes {or we are … [Read more...]
Homemade Wood Floor Cleaner
Learn how to mix up your own homemade wood floor cleaner. You can keep your hardwood floors clean without buying an extra product at the store. I love the character and charm found in older homes. One of my favorite things typically found in older homes is hardwood floors. I love the imperfections and creeks found in the hardwood floors of older homes. Both of the homes we’ve owned … [Read more...]