Category: I’m Not Cheap, I’m Frugal

freebies, coupons, samples, penny pinching advice, great deals found & shared. simple ways I stretch my small budget for my large family

Free Flag Day Coloring, Crafts and Activity Pages

Flag Day is celebrated every year on June 14th. The first US flag created by Betsy Ross had 13 stripes, 6 white and 7 red…

Samples – Coupons – Dinner – and an Exciting Trip

Not too exciting around The Nut House today. Catching up with homeschool, laundry, and other tedious housework. I did get to open up some free…

Thankful Thursday

This has been an interesting week! This past weekend was spent priming the bedrooms in our addition to get ready to paint. Very exciting! I…

I Love my Steam Cleaners!

That is right friends, it is Tuesday and that means another edition of Going Green Tuesdays over at Mommy’s Time. Brianne has some…

5 Simple Ways to Go Green and Save Money

As Christmas is coming up fast, we are all trying to find ways to cut down on everyday expenses to find a few extra dollars…

How to Make Homemade Herbal Shampoo

If you have a hard time finding the perfect combination of your favorite herbal scents in shampoos, you should try making your own at home…

How To Make Homemade Toothpaste

Whether you are trying to save money, go green, avoid possible carcinogens or find that perfect flavor, making your own toothpaste at home is a…

Homemade Furniture Polish is a Great way to Go Green and Save Money

A great way to condition your furniture and keep it free of dust at the same time is to make your own Furniture Polish. I…

Vinegar is a Great way to Get rid of Lime Deposits

Also known as Hard Water Stains, Mineral Deposits, and Calcium Build-up, Lime Deposits around your faucets, in your sinks and tubs and in your…