Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Have you considered having a pool party this summer? They are a great way to get together with family and friends and celebrate or just hang out. If you are struggling to come up with ideas for food, here are a few tips for the perfect pool party foods.
Think small, bite size treats. Carrot sticks, celery . . . → Read More: Perfect Pool Party Foods
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Starting a meal making co-op is an excellent way to save money each month as well as saving time preparing meals. What is better than saved money and time in a busy household? Happy, healthy kids – and because you are choosing the meals together – you can ensure your family is eating well.
To start a . . . → Read More: Starting a Meal Making Co-Op
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
After a lot of trial and error in my own meal making co-op endeavors, these are some of the tips and examples that have worked for us.
The first thing you will need to do is make a list of your families favorite meals and what ingredients they require. You will need to get together with the . . . → Read More: How Does a Meal Making Co-Op Work?
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Teaching others to live frugally is my expertise, and there is nothing better than finding a deal in the grocery store on food, as I tell many of my students. I love to save money, and I love to buy food, so combining the two, is a winning combination in our household. Did you know that . . . → Read More: Great Foods for $1
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Anyone who has followed me on my blog for any length of time, knows I have a few picky kids, and I also happen to have the pickiest kid I’ve ever met in my life. So do you have a picky eater in your family? If you do, there are a few tips that can help. . . . → Read More: 10 Tips for Picky Eaters
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Last year on my other blog, I ran a poll asking everyone to vote for their top 5 favorite handmade or frugal gifts that they would like to receive. Here is a compilation of the top 10 most chosen answers, and I have to admit, I totally agree.
Framed Photograph
A scented candle
Plate of homemade cookies (brownies, breads, . . . → Read More: Top 10 Favorite Frugal Gift Ideas
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
There’s nothing better than getting a good deal while still getting a nice gift for someone, and feeling happy when its well received. With Christmas quickly approaching, I thought I would share a nice list of cheap/frugal gift ideas that I posted on my other frugal blog once upon a time. This list isn’t just for . . . → Read More: 75 Gift Ideas for $10 or less
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Have you walked through the grocery store recently? The price of food has gone up drastically in the past year, and it seems it is still on the rise. Trying to stretch your grocery dollars might be something you are focusing on. Obviously we need food; it is a necessity in life. It is certainly something . . . → Read More: 5 Quick Ways to Save Money on Groceries
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Handmade Recipe Cookbook
Holy cow I cannot believe that Christmas is just over a month away! I feel like just yesterday we were swimming and running through the sprinklers – how did Christmas get here so fast!?!?!
Want a great frugal Christmas Gift Idea? Try one of these!
Personalized Cookbook
You’ll need:
A large, white, 3-ring binder with a . . . → Read More: Great Frugal Gift Idea: Personalized Cookbook
Written By Nicole Humphrey Cook
Thinking about creating some gift baskets for gift giving this year? Here are a few ideas to get you thinking.
First, I always tell people who are interested in giving gift baskets as gifts to check out the dollar store. No, don’t fill it up with “junk” but they sell popcorn packets and you could add 1 . . . → Read More: Great Gift Idea – Tips for Making Gift Baskets