DIY Vinegar & Lavender Fabric Softener

by Ashley // July 25, 2016 // 3 Comments

I have spent so long searching for that “just right” fabric softener. Now, I know there are many out there and you may be reading this thinking I am crazy. I mean, they have a whole freaking aisle dedicated to... Continue reading →

DIY “No Poo” Shampoo & Conditioner

by Ashley // July 19, 2016 // 3 Comments

This may surprise you, or gross you out… maybe even both, but I do not wash my hair everyday. I used to. There was a time when I did not have a choice. I have naturally oily hair, so even... Continue reading →

How to Save Money at the Movies

by Ashley // July 18, 2016 // No Comments

There is something about sitting in a movie theater that makes the experience of watching a movie seem far more superior to staying at home. Whether you’re on a date (yes, you should still take those with your spouse every... Continue reading →

Cheap and Easy All Purpose Vinegar Cleaning Spray

by Ashley // July 13, 2016 // 1 Comment

This title contains 3 of my favorite things: cheap, easy, and all natural (: –which I guess could be used to describe many not so nice things, but we are going with stick with a clean mind here- and a... Continue reading →

Cheap, Easy, and Healthy Homemade Lunchables

by Ashley // July 13, 2016 // No Comments

It’s 9 o’clock at night, you’ve finally got all the children to sleep, kitchen cleaned, and snuggled into your ever-so-comfy bed. Then, it hits you: you forgot to pack the kid’s lunches! I don’t know about you, but my... Continue reading →

An Entire YEAR’S Worth of Homemade Laundry Detergent for Only $28!

by Ashley // July 13, 2016 // 4 Comments

Yes, you read that right. You can make a DIY laundry detergent to last you AN ENTIRE YEAR! And, even better, it’s CHEAP! A year’s worth of laundry detergent for about $28!! It doesn’t get much better than that!... Continue reading →

The Big Secret to Having No Credit Card Debt

by Ashley // July 11, 2016 // No Comments

My husband and I started our lives together pretty young and with a very limited income, but we were still able to afford many nice things. We built our house when I was 20, could successfully afford raising two... Continue reading →

How to do a Monthly Meal Plan – The Easy Way

by Ashley // July 7, 2016 // No Comments

Do you hate grocery shopping as much as I do, or am I the only one who loathes the aisles of death? It’s so boring and tedious and a waste of a day every week. Not to mention how... Continue reading →

How I Save Over $500/mo on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons

by Ashley // July 6, 2016 // 3 Comments

Okay, so let me start off by giving kudos to the women out there who coupon shop. That’s some hard work and dedication! My husband’s step-mom is an avid couponer, and she does great. You wouldn’t believe the amount... Continue reading →

DIY Febreze for Less Than .50¢

by Ashley // July 6, 2016 // 2 Comments

Just the other day, we made last minute plans for company to come over to our house. As I was scrambling to put back the pieces from a long day of baby doll and superhero playing with Ry and... Continue reading →