Everyday Thrifty
Frugal Living Mom Blog
Our philosophy is that you should never pay full price for ANYTHING! This is the place to check out our go-to ways to creatively save money and stretch your dollar.
We became a debt-free family 5 years ago, and we want to share our favorite money-saving tricks with you! Knowing the right resources, the best time to purchase, and where to shop are some of the tools we use to save money. And we will share ALL of our money-saving tips with you!
However, I must warn you! Learning to be a money-saving family is less about knowledge and more about mindset. It requires discipline, willingness, and patience. But it CAN be easy and very rewarding once you get into such a mindset. Saving money will allow you to do more with what money you have! And it does NOT have to require a lot of time or effort.
We are SO thankful you are here and truly want to help you in your financial journey. Be sure to keep checking back often to see our latest money-saving tips!
If you’re looking for baby shower food ideas on a budget, then you’re in the right place! There are a ton of resources out there on ways to save money for a baby shower. Most of them try to cover everything from the venue to invitations. In contrast, we wanted to focus on a very …
This article will show you how to save $5000 in 3 months! Is your bank account running on empty? Are you behind on bills and know you need to save, but you aren’t sure where to start? Do you wish there was an easy way to save money and make more of it at the …
Sometimes people get confused with the phrase “live below your means.” Does that mean you put yourself on a strict budget and coupon like the people on Extreme Couponing? Or do you have to go to the extreme to save money like the people on the show Ultimate Cheapskates? It’s nothing that drastic, and there …
Have you ever wondered if there is a practical way to learn how to stop buying stuff? Let’s dig into that a bit. When it comes to money, what is your biggest challenge? Money, you can’t live without it for sure, and there are plenty of things that prevent you from having a healthy relationship …
As a parent, you have so many things to do. The kids have activities you need to take them to, and there are errands to run, a house to clean, laundry, and much more. By the time dinner rolls around, you’re exhausted and looking in the refrigerator for something fast to cook. In the end, …
If you love to save money on everyday things then you’re going to love this easy coupon deal at Publix! This post is sponsored by P&G. All opinions are my own. From June 19th to July 2nd, 2021, you’ll be able to save $5 when you spend $15 on select P&G products at your …
This cheap grocery list for a month will have you staying on budget without feeling like you’re eating scraps every day! With a little bit of planning, you can build a satisfying meal plan around some of the cheapest foods out there. Buying foods that are both low-cost and versatile is one of the best …
If you’re trying to feed your family on a budget, you’re going to want to add these dirt cheap meals to your weekly meal rotation! Feeding your family when money is tight can be difficult! And no one wants to eat rice and beans for every single meal. Take some of the guesswork out of …
If you’re looking for tips on how to save money on a low income, you’re in the right place! We understand that the thought of getting out of debt and saving money seems much easier if you have a fabulous paycheck. But, saving money has more to do with how you money your money rather …
This week we want to highlight a few of our favorite debt free living blogs! Eight years ago, our family got tired of being in debt. So we decided to do something about it. We became debt free by paying off $67,630 in just 16 months. You can read more about our debt free story …
These frugal living tips from the Great Depression are timeless ways to help families save money almost 100 years later! The difficult days in the early 1900s were a time in America’s history that forced everyone to get very creative with the resources at their disposal. There was no room for waste. Everything had to …
If you’re looking for ways to cut costs, then learning how to make meals on the cheap is a great place to start. Since food takes up so much of our life, from buying it to cooking it, learning how to deal with food wisely can save you money! There are plenty of articles out …
For some people, the Keto diet can be expensive unless you know a few tricks to do Keto on a tight budget! Whether you’re gathering facts as a Keto diet beginner or have been on it a while, it’s important to know some ways to keep your grocery budget low. We’ve been on the diet …
We are all guilty of impulse purchases, but did you know that there are retail tricks stores use just to get you to spend more money? These tricks are clever, subtle, and very, very effective! Once you’re aware of them, you’ll be in the driver’s seat and able to gain more control over your spending. …
We all want the best for our children – the best food, clothing, and of course, diapers. That’s why our family goes back, time and again, to brands we know and love like Pampers. Pampers provides the most trusted diapers and wipes on the market. They are products that are time-tested, durable, and reliable. As …
2020 may have possibly knocked your financial goals off track, but that’s no reason to not jump back on the horse and take the 2021 money challenge. For this money challenge, we’ve broken everything down into 52 practical tasks. Rather than focusing on a specific savings goal, we wanted to cover a variety of money …
If you struggle to live below your means, then it would be worth your time to learn how to be frugal. Thrifty living doesn’t really come naturally for anyone. It’s something you learn and practice. One of the best ways to learn how to be frugal is to observe what frugal people do. From the …
We’re all shopping online more now than ever before, so we’ve put together our list of the top 15 ways to save money on Amazon. Amazon.com is our nation’s largest online retailer. I can almost guarantee that if you’re reading this, you’ve purchased at least one item before from Amazon. And most people have the …
As a parent of a newborn or toddler, you’re always on the lookout for the best when it comes to diapers. You want a product that keeps your baby dry, clean, and comfortable while still being affordable and reliable. When my two kids were still in diapers, we did a hybrid method of using cloth …
This year has changed the way we do so many things, including the way we shop! So we’ve put together a special guide containing our BEST Black Friday tips for the year 2021. This guide will help you get the most out of your holiday shopping experience by saving more money and stressing less. Many …
The only true way to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and achieve financial freedom is to improve your cash flow. Improving your cash flow simply means increasing the spread between income and expenses. Increasing this spread allows you to have more cash on hand so that you can do things like paying …
Most people are familiar with the term “emergency fund.” But what is it exactly? Simply put, it’s money that you set aside to pay for…you guessed it, an emergency! It may not be rocket science, but it is a practical way to keep your financial goals on track. In fact, keeping your financial goals on …
It’s your year to plan for a debt free Christmas! Let’s face it, the holidays are stressful enough without the added pressure of paying for gifts, food, and entertainment. Every household has a unique budget for Christmas and we’re going to help you set up your own personalized holiday budget! And then we’ll look at …
Have you ever met someone and thought they’d be the poster child for, “How to Waste Money”? The fact is, most of us think we’re great at managing our own money! It’s never us that’s the problem, right? Well, a lot of times we’re throwing money down the drain without even really knowing it. The …
