1. I mended a shirt (and more). I pulled out my black tank top and noticed it had a small hole (more like a slit). I placed a small black tshirt scrap pieces underneath the slit and zig-zagged it closed. Since it’s black, it’s very, very hard to see my fix. Which is how we […]

Happy Tuesday! Time for your weekly dose of five frugal things. 1. I’ve been making iced tea. This is so, so much cheaper than buying pre-made tea. A box of tea bags costs about $3, which is about the price of one of the bottle gallons from the store. Definitely a money-saving option. Plus, this […]

This bear that Sonia made has nothing to do with today’s post. But he’s really cute, and I thought he might improve your day. 1. We got a family discount on orthodontics. Is there a lot about orthodontics that is frugal? Not really! But Lisey is going to the same orthodontist that Zoe is, which […]

But first, a homeschool frugal thing. 1. I did early renewal for the umbrella group. The yearly family fee starts out at $85 and goes up each month from June-September. So, I mailed mine off and it’ll get there long before the June 30th deadline. (An umbrella group is an organization that handles homeschool record-keeping […]

It’s been a little bit quiet here, I know. I just…I haven’t quite known what to say or what’s appropriate to write.  Since I am a white person with privilege in multiple arenas, I am often unsure of what the helpful thing is to say at times like these.  Saying the wrong thing is bad, […]

Happy Tuesday! It’s time for some frugal things. Five, to be exact.;) 1. I got a free Starbucks drink My birthday was in April, but Starbucks extended the redemption period. Yay! I’d never gotten a birthday drink before and I didn’t realize you could get any size. Luckily, Sonia clued me in and naturally, I got […]