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Home Blog Month in Review: October

As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. October 1st Buy a Home for $1.75 It seems that the housing crisis has made some interesting news lately. Home Month in Review: September 2008 Has the weather turned cooler now that September has passed? Pretty soon, it will be time to get that heat turned back on! Meanwhile, check out all of the articles that were posted … Continue reading →

Can’t Wait to Garden? Start Early…

Are you suffering from spring fever already? One really warm day is usually all it takes for me. Most of us cannot wait to get out and about, but many also can’t wait to get out into the garden. Well, there’s no need to wait for perfect weather; you can start a little early with prep work doing some plantings indoors. Start those Starter Plants If you have the extra space, now is a good time to get some starter plants going, so they’ll be ready for transplant when the growing season begins. There are some convenient options available at … Continue reading →

Are You Ready to Work on Your Yard?

I know I’m ready! It seems like every weekend so far, I have found an excuse not to do it. Some of them were pretty good excuses too. There were some issues with weather, and then mud from all the rain we’ve had, but it’s starting to be milder now. I hope it stays this way. It was sunny and in the sixties yesterday. Despite some wind, it was a beautiful day. It’s still early this morning, but it already looks like it’s going to a nice day. If it stays like this through the weekend, I will definitely be … Continue reading →

Start Making Plans for Your Garden

Now is as good a time as any to start planning your garden. Spring has a way of sneaking up on us, and before we know it, it will be dangerously close to planting deadlines in many areas. While you stay warm inside, start drawing up your plans and getting an idea of the things you’d like to see in your garden this year. If you do venture outside for any length of time, grab a measuring tape on the way out. Measure the area you plan to use and any other areas you hope to turn into planting beds … Continue reading →

Making Birthdays Special

In a few short weeks my baby will turn six. I have to admit I haven’t even started planning anything resembling a birthday party. With all the frenzy of our impending move back to New Orleans I haven’t really had the time. Not to mention his birthday falls not only on a Sunday but the Sunday after Thanksgiving. If we have a party it will have to take place on either Friday or Saturday. The other problem is having to decide if I should invite all the kids from his class or just his “best friends”. I know I need … Continue reading →

12 Creative Date Night Ideas That Won’t Break the Budget

Is your marriage feeling stale? It’s easy to get so caught up with the everyday that we forget to make time for each other and to make each other feel special. To bring the romance back, here are some suggestions for date nights that won’t break the budget. 1. Turn off the lights and light candles. Turn off the TV and put on some romantic music. Curl up on the sofa with perhaps a glass of wine and listen to music. 2. Pack a picnic dinner and head for a favorite beach. Watch the moon rise over the water. After … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review for September 3-9, 2007

It was a short week with the Monday holiday, and getting back into the swing of things again on Tuesday threw me off the rest of the week, and I was always a day behind. However, the blogs here at families.com were still filling up with excellent articles on every topic you could want. Let’s see what happened in the frugal living blog this week. More Frugal Decorating With Flea Market Finds Lately I have been obsessed with decorating my home. Partly because we are putting it on the market, and partly because I know we will be getting a … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review for August 27th to September 2nd, 2007

After a wonderful extended holiday weekend, school is officially in full swing for everyone, even though many have been back for weeks. As summer draws to a close and fall or autumn leaves and weather start to come into focus, the focus of the frugal living blog will not change. We will continue to strive towards bringing you the best articles on saving money that we can. Frugal Fall Fun For Your Whole Family It is finally September and it is the start of my favorite time of year. I love the fall or autumn season and cannot get enough … Continue reading →

Make A Frugal Greenhouse

With all of our trips to local parks and gardens, I have really been itching to have a garden and grow our own vegetables. My grand plans will have to wait until next year, when we can install some protective fencing. Otherwise, my garden will wind up feeding the deer and the bunnies. But, I’m going to get started anyway, growing some things indoors. I checked into buying a greenhouse to help start my seeds and nurture the young “plantlings” indoors. But, the whole greenhouse set up can get very expensive. So I found a way to be a bit … Continue reading →

What To Do If You Are Caught In A Wildfire

I have written several Blogs about Wildfires and what to do in order to make your home more resistant and safer. I have also written several Blogs on what to do when you face a possible Fire Evacuation or an urgent evacuation order. But, what do you do when you come fact-to-face with an actual fire in you path? US Fire Officials have raised the 2007 Fire Alert to the highest level. When wildfire strikes the evacuation order can come quickly and with no warning at all. It’s possible that you and your family could come in direct contact with … Continue reading →