Frugal / Saving Money Archives - Mama to 6 Blessings

11 Mar

Purchasing A Home With Bad Credit Loans

In late 2004 my husband and I were pregnant. We lived in a two-bedroom townhouse rental which we had outgrown. Many weekends we went house hunting, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal / Saving Money, Home, Home Economics, Uncategorized · Tagged: Associates of Home Loans of Florida, Bad Credit, buying a home, Buying a house, debit, Family, home, Home Loans, House, Loans, purchasing a home, Purchasing A Home With Bad Credit Loans, purchasing a house, sponsored

11 Aug

A Chilling Good Time (Frozen Pool Play)

By Nicole 9 Comments

We have continued to stay home and only go out when needed to avoid getting COVID. It has been super challenging trying to keep 6 kids … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal / Saving Money, Frugal Living, Outside fun, summer, Summer fun · Tagged: A Chilling Good Time (Frozen Pool Play), Exercise, Frozen Water, Frugal, Ice, Icy, Outside, outside play, pool, Pool Play, Quarantine, Summer, Summer 2020, Swimming, Thrifty, Water, Water Play

5 Aug

8 Ways To Save Money Purchasing Your Homeschool Curriculum

By Nicole 23 Comments

I cannot believe how fast this summer has flown by. In a week my two older boys will begin their homeschool Challenge classes in Classical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elementary, Featured, Freebies, Frugal / Saving Money, homeschool, Kindergarten · Tagged: 8 Ways To Save Money Purchasing Your Homeschool Curriculum, big family, Big Family Homeschooling, Curriculum, Frugal Homeschool, Frugal Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschool, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschoolers, Homeschooling, Saving Money

19 Jun

Recycled Tin Can Art Supply Organizers

By Nicole 10 Comments

My homeschool room is a wreck! Now that our homeschool year is done it is time to regroup, organize and purge our work area. A few months ago my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY/Crafts, Featured, Frugal / Saving Money, Frugal Living, homeschool, Organization, recycle · Tagged: art supplies, Duct Tape, Homeschool, Homeschool Room, Organization, Organize, recycle, Recycled Tin Can Art Supply Organizers, School Supplies Upcycle, tin cans

28 Feb

Recycling A Glass Jar Into A Treat Container Gift

By Nicole 7 Comments

We have a big family and I am not just talking about my immediate family. Even though I am an only child I grew up with lots of cousins who felt like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY/Crafts, Frugal / Saving Money, Frugal Living, recycle · Tagged: Frugal, Glass Containers, Glass Jars, Goodie Containter, Goodie Jar, homemade, Homemade Gift, Homemade Gifts, On A Budget, recycle, Recycle Crafts

30 Aug

How To Save Money On School Lunches

By Nicole 13 Comments

Our homeschool year is back in full swing and it's been hectic! There is so much more on our schedule this year and on top of it I have 5 to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: co-op, Featured, Frugal / Saving Money, Frugal Living, homeschool · Tagged: Co-op, Homeschool, How o save money on school lunches, Lunch, lunches, save, Saving Money, school lunch

1 Jul

Free (Or Practically Free) Summer Treats For Kids

By Nicole 17 Comments

Who does not like free or almost free? I am not ashamed to say I do! Having a big family means trying to find deals and/or bargains. At times it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Freebies, Frugal / Saving Money, Frugal Living, Fun Kid Food, Kids, Restaurants · Tagged: 7-11, Chick-Fil-A, Cumberland Farms, Dinning Out, Eating, Food, Free, Frugal, Ice Cream, kids, Library, RaceTrac, Restaurant, Summer

29 May

The World Of Economics

By Nicole 5 Comments

Some might say economics has nothing to do with stay at home moms but that is certainly not the case. When I was pregnant with our 1st child … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal / Saving Money, Frugal Living, workplace / home business · Tagged: Andre Charlton, Economics, Home Economics, Money

8 May