Coupons

The word coupon meant next to nothing to me for most of my life... but recently I have discovered the art of couponing... there are so many blogs and websites out there that explain all of the sources that supply coupons, or discounts, even freebies... and I find myself visiting them frequently.. and there are new coupons offered all day long! I cant even add up all of the things I have gotten at a ridiculously good price.. from dvd's to toothpaste, cereal and baby wipes.. Things I actually need anyway, I can now get at a cheaper price... Thank you coupon sites, friends and blogs that help inform me of new sales.. I hope to return the favor by passing on great deals :) Keep an eye out for the blogs with coupon info. I will label clearly.

Staying at home with the kids

Staying at home with the kids

This is not something that our family can afford to do, but it fell into our laps, and I am rolling with it. I have worked as a nanny for the past 9 years, and I now have two kids of my own (1 and 3 years old). The little boy I watched for the past 5 years was off to kindergarten, and I decided to stay at home and watch a child here… My “husband” (we are not technically married) and I just bought our first home, and I have to say I am loving every minute of being here, I do not want to leave! I am making a lot less money than I was as a full time nanny…. and it has led me to explore money saving ventures… and I find myself loving coupon clipping, budgeting, gardening, sewing my own cloth napkins, thrift store shopping, and really stretching a dollar. I created this space to share thoughts and ideas on homemaking, and living frugally…