Contacting Companies and Returning Faulty Merchandise

Thrifty Thinking As a busy wife and mom, I, of course, want the things that I buy to work the first time (or in the case of perishables not go bad right away).  A lot of times, I actually NEED these things to work.  That’s why it is so frustrating to buy an item, get… Continue reading Contacting Companies and Returning Faulty Merchandise

Frugal & Easy Stove Top Popcorn with a Cost Breakdown

I grew up in the microwave popcorn generation.  In my early, early years, I have fuzzy memories revolving around a popcorn popper, but as soon as we got our first microwave when I was in elementary school, it was microwave popcorn for our family. If you think that microwave popcorn is cheap, the actual kernels… Continue reading Frugal & Easy Stove Top Popcorn with a Cost Breakdown

Mason Jar Pin Cushion Tutorial

DIY Time It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be just plain fun!  Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade cleaners, homemade health aids, tutorials, and the like. Mason jars are ever-growing in their popularity, and… Continue reading Mason Jar Pin Cushion Tutorial