Shop Smart To Save Money

 There are a few places that you can shop for items that will save you money. Here is a short list of places that you can shop for items. Great ways to save money on clothing and household items.

1. Thrift stores - This is my favorite way to find clothing and household items. You can also find great furniture and home decor. 

2. Consignment stores - A great little consignment shop can be a way to save money on higher end clothing and more. You might even want to start taking items that are taking up space in your closet to make some extra money.

3. Discount Retailers - They have name brand items for a lot less. I do a lot of my Christmas shopping at store like TJ Maxx. 

4. Outlet stores - You can usually find bargains in outlet stores.

5. Garage sales - Takes a bit of time and can be hit & miss, but sometimes you can find some amazing items. Lots of furniture, camping equipment, clothing, baby items, etc. 

6. End of season sales - Watch for them. Buy expensive items out of season. You can save a bit by doing this.

6 Super Easy Dinners for Under $60 (Week #33) – Low Dough Family

 

6 Super Easy Dinners for Under $60 (Week #33) – Low Dough Family

 I love sharing other blogs and websites that have great tips, recipes, and money saving ideas. Sharing it on this blog helps me keep it in one place for myself also. I try really hard to share money saving tips and recipes. All of my recipes can be made out of a well stocked pantry. Keep your pantry stocked full for in case of emergency etc. Having a full and stocked kitchen is the first way to survive!! Be prepared to survive whatever comes your way.

This is another one that has a ton of great money saving tips. 

6 meals for less than $60!! Any way to save money at the grocery store is a great article.

51 Car Camping Tips to Live Luxuriously [+Setup Idea Pic Inspo] – The Crazy Outdoor Mama

 

51 Car Camping Tips to Live Luxuriously [+Setup Idea Pic Inspo] – The Crazy Outdoor Mama

 I bought my Honda Odyssey just for this! I want to make it into a comfy tiny camper so my son and I can travel with our dog. We tried to go up into Canada last summer with our dog in a little car and that did not work AT ALL!

10 Cheap and Delicious Meals You Can Make with Beans

10 Cheap and Delicious Meals You Can Make with Beans: The Versatile and Nutritious Ingredient for Any Diet - Mental Scoop

 I just had to share this. Beans are such an economical and healthy food that you have got to have it in your stockpile. You can do so much with them and they replace meat. The perfect budget-friendly addition to meals.

 

A Couple of Mug Recipes

 This is a great way to have a quick meal when you do not want to cook a lot. Get a coffee mug and make one of these. 

Omelette in a Mug
To your mug add the following:
 2 eggs
1 tablespoon diced bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped spinach
1 tablespoon diced ham or cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk eggs, add ingredients, microwave for 2-3 minutes, check with fork.

Mug Mac and Cheese
To your mug add the following:
1/4 cup elbow macaroni
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons shredded cheese

Cook pasta in microwave (about 1-2 minutes), add cheese and milk, microwave for 30 seconds.