When you are on a spending freeze or working our way out of debt, knowing how to make toiletries go farther is something you will begin considering. From stretching your favorite shampoo, to lotions, toothpaste and even bars of soap you’ll want to make the most of what you buy. Our plan for financial freedom includes…
Why I Never Thought Our Child Would Be A Burn Victim
I’ve tried several times to sit down this week and write this post to update our readers. Last week we were having an Essential Oil class at our house, and it was the witching hour that centers around cooking dinner, homework, and general busyness. Our older son was obsessing about a homework paper about nouns,…
DIY Homemade Household Cleaners (Day 24) #SpendingFreezeDFS
One of the best ways to save money and say frugal is to use these Great Homemade Household Cleaners instead of buying pricey brand named products in the store. I love the fact that just a few items can clean my home and help me reach my financial freedom goals so easily! Check out all of…
Captain Jake’s New Adventure
Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates are on a new adventure: The Great Never Sea Conquest! Evil mer-witch Ezmeralda tries to take over the Never Sea by awakening the Strake, a legendary three-headed sea serpent! Jake and his crew try to intervene but instead, encounter Lord Fathom and his sidekick Sinker. This adventure-filled DVD…
Marvel 13-Disc Collector’s Set (Dec 8th)
Just in time for Christmas for you or that special one: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two is every fan’s dream come true. You will now have the power to unleash the Marvel Cinematic Universe with this Action-Packed 13-disc Collector’s Set. Marvel’s Ant-Man releasing on Blu-ray December 8th marks the end of MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE: PHASE…
25 Free Or Frugal Date Night Ideas (Day 23) #SpendingFreezeDFS
To save money but connect with your spouse, here are 25 Free Or Frugal Date Night Ideas that fit easily into your spending freeze, get out of debt plan or journey to financial freedom. We recently wrote about Frugal Entertainment Options for Families, but what about when it’s just the two of you – sans…
Aladdin Diamond Edition – Concept Art Slideshow
Enjoy this unique glimpse into the early Concept Art from Disney’s Aladdin Diamond Edition. After decades, you can now own the movie in a special Diamond Edition set! For more gems from Disney’s Aladdin, check out: Stella’s favorite memories Eric Goldberg, the Genius behind the Genie
Frugal Entertainment Options For Families (Day 22) #SpendingFreezeDFS
When you are trying to get out of debt, these frugal entertainment options for families are a great choice to add to your weekly plans. We recently wrote about Frugal or Free Date Night Ideas, so what about the whole family? Family entertainment doesn’t have to break the bank. Even as you are working hard to…
IKOS 3D Building Toy – Review
Last month, we received an incredible 3D building toy, that kids of ALL ages will enjoy. Introducing: IKOS Every piece is printed on a 3D printer and formed out of recycled HDPE. The curved feature makes building easier. No sharp edges! 10-year old, Veronica has played with it almost every day – and has been…
Spending Freeze Reflection Questions (Day 21) #SpendingFreezeDFS
We are pretty much two-thirds of the way through our 31 Day Spending Freeze Challenge, and today will be a day of reflection and catching up on any “homework” you want to complete. Our hope is that by now you have read through all of the posts and printed out most, if not all, of…
NEW STAR WARS TRAILER
Are you as excited as we are about the new Star Wars movie???!! This one looks amazing! We can’t wait until December! Last night, the brand new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakes debuted on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football”, during their halftime at the National Football League game between the New York Giants and…
How An Organized Menu Plan Keeps Your Budget In Tact (Day 20) #SpendingFreezeDFS
It is simple for you to save time and money when you know how an organized menu plan keeps your budget in tact. Knowing what your family is going to eat each night is a great way to save money because you are cutting last minute expenses. Taking the time each week to plan what…
How to Pay Off Your Debt with the Interest Rate Debt Payoff Method
There are two main ways to pay off your debt, and we recently wrote about how to pay off your debt with the Snowball Method. Out of the two approaches, the majority of the time, the Interest Rate Method gets your debt paid faster and saves more money. However, it is only for those who…
Why An Organized Schedule Keeps You Within Your Budget (Day 19) #SpendingFreezeDFS
Our reasons why an organized schedule keeps you in budget make so much sense when you start to think about it. Not only will a solid schedule for your family keep you on task, it will reflect in your household budget. Being able to slash your debt in half happens when you are organized and…