Free Biscoff Spread
Right now you can enter the Free Biscoff Spread on the Biscoff Facebook page to enter into the Giveaway. They are giving away 6,000 free jars of Biscoff Spread and 3,000 free packs of Biscoff cookies. Just click on ‘LIKE’ and enter. Enter daily until August 25th. Good Luck!
Benefits of Living a Frugal Lifestyle
The word “Frugal” seems to be resurfacing more and more in today’s society. Years ago the word “frugal” meant to go without, but in today’s society it means to live a more simple life, be less wasteful with your time and money.
Families today are experiencing more strains on their bank accounts because of unemployment rates. Maybe your family is trying to use less technology and to become more environmentally friendly. Ultimately, we are all make more conscious decisions when it comes to spending our hard earned money and what we are buying in return.
Here we have put together a few simple tips on how you too can start living a more frugal lifestyle and reap the benefits of it.
You do not have to go without
When you first start to tell people that you are trying to live a more frugal lifestyle, they might snicker and laugh at you. Many will think that you should spend your money the way you want to without putting much thought into what you are purchasing.
Some people also think that because you decide to make more conscious decisions that you will be going without the things you love to enjoy in life. When in fact, it is the exact opposite, you begin to “trim the fat” and think before you buy. When you do decide to put your money somewhere, it is rewarding and you enjoy it that much more.
Declutter your home
Have you ever taken note to the pictures in magazines and on tv, do you see any clutter in the homes or rooms that they are featuring? No, because they want to create an image that everyone wants to dream of.
Clutter equals stress. Life is stressful enough you don’t need to add to it. So take the time and get organized. Keep your closests organized. If you have a desk space, organize it. Get in the kitchen and clean out that pantry that is screaming at you everytime you open it.
Once you begin to de-clutter your home and your life you will be able to think so much more clearly. Just do it!
What about those special occasions?
Life goes on even though you are leading a frugal lifestyle. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays all will continue to happen. So how do you stay frugal when you have to buy gifts year round? It all comes down to planning.
Sit down and take the time to plan out the year. Write down each month and what special occasions happen during each month that are going to require you to buy a gift or card. This will give you more of an idea of what special occasion is coming up and what you need to be keeping an eye out for when the sales are going on.
Do not wait until the last minute to buy your niece her birthday present. You have made a calendar for the whole year, so plan ahead. When the big sales are happening (they happen more than you know) get out there and buy. This will cut down your costs, save you money, and allow for you to purchase the gifts that you want to.
Again, because you live a frugal lifestyle does not mean you have to go without. These are just a few ideas on how to begin your frugal lifestyle journey. Keep it simple and you will be rewarded in your efforts.
Guest Post by Michelle B. Author Mama B.’s Recipes
Fun Hamburger Cupcakes
I have made these a ton of times and they are always a hit! In fact, they were so cute, they were once posted on a famous celeb’s blog! These are really easy you just need yellow cake cupcakes and chocolate cupcakes, some frosting and a good sugar cookie recipe!
To assemble your cupcakes:
- Cut the bottoms off all your chocolate cupcakes, these are your burger patties
- Cut the top off your yellow cake cupcakes
- Cut the bottoms off the yellow cupcakes
- Then assemble your cupcakes: bun, burger then:
- yellow frosting for the mustard
- green frosting for the lettuce
- red frosting for the ketchup
- Top with a burger bun and insert a frilly toothpick
To make the sugar cookie Fries:
- Cut your sugar cookies into 1/2 inch wide log strips.
- Cut off the ends at an angle.
- Press sugar lightly into the “fry” shapes.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes
There you go! A super cute BBQ themed treat!
Summer Watermelon Waffles
When I saw these, I could not resist making them for the kids! These “Watermelon Waffles” are super cute and easy to make!
Just color some of the batter dark pink, some green and then pour them into waffle iron as you see above! How cute is that! I would love to do these for a summer brunch! I am sure everyone would go wild for them!
Free Starbucks Refreshers at Walgreens
This Sunday, July 30th, Walgreens has Starbucks Refreshers on Sale.
Sale: Starbucks Refreshers $1.00
Coupon at Register: $1.00 Starbucks Refreshers
Making this a FREE buy!
Watermelon Milkshake
It’s summer time and what better way to relax than with a refreshing Watermelon Milkshake. You can find watermelons on sale at your local grocery store. So pick one up and make this amazing recipe you will be sure to enjoy.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups diced watermelon
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
Directions:
Process the watermelon and milk together in a blender until smooth. Add the sugar and blend another 10 seconds to incorporate. Serve immediately.
Yield:
4 servings
Free Tostitos Dip
Attention Kroger Shoppers! Attention Kroger Shoppers! Get your Free sample of Tostitos Dip at Kroger and affiliate stores. Must have a Plus Card to get this offer. Load your Kroger Digital coupon in your plus card by entering your card number and your info. Then go to your nearest Kroger store and snag a Tostitos Dip and the entire amount will come off when you scan your card. You have to load it to your card today only (6/28) but you can use it until 7/13 to claim your freebie.
Free Sample Old Orchard Juice
How refreshing! Get a Free sample of Old Orchard Healthy Balance juice drink. Simply fill out the form to get your free sample. Your free sample will come in the form of VIP free product coupon in your mail, redeemable for any variety of Healthy Balance, up to a $2.69 value . Limit free sample one per person. You can use their store locator to find a store in your area that sells Healthy Balance.
Hot Dog Sugar Cookies
When I stumbled across this picture in my Pinterest travels, I fell in love with it! These would be so cute at a 4th of July BBQ or other summer BBQ! All you need is a great sugar cookie recipe and a few other things and you are set and ready to go! I am not sure who came up with this idea, (the Pins link back was not this recipe) so I came up with my own!
Sugar Cookie Recipe
I used a box dough for this because I was in a bit of a time crunch. If you are looking to make them from scratch, a friend used a recipe from Betty Crocker and says that it was awesome to work with. You will want to make one complete recipe, to get 12 cookies. If you need more than 12, double your recipe.
What Else You Will Need
- Red Food Coloring
- Yellow Frosting (or color white frosting yellow)
- Coconut (for onions)
How to assemble
- Roll out 12 “buns” in an oval shape
- Mix the red food coloring with the rest of the dough to make the hot dog
- Roll out 12 hot dogs
- Score each end of the hot dogs so that they look like they are sealed
- Sit the hot dog in the bun, slightly press the sides up so that they surround the hot dog
- Bake at the assigned temp and watch carefully for them to not get too brown
- When you remove them from the oven, lightly sprinkle with “coconut” and set to cool
Once your hot dogs are done, place on a rack and cool.
When you hot dogs are cool pipe on a yellow squiggle for the mustard! You are ready to serve them!
Free Personalized Pen
Head on over and get your Free Pen or Flashlight with your business name engraved into it. Don’t have a Business Name…simply type in your family name “Jones Family” Limit 1 per household. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.
From the site: National Pen offers high quality personalized products at factory-direct pricing. In business over 60 years, we manufacture and assemble many of our promotional products in the USA. Advertise your business by imprinting your company name or logo on personalized pens, key chains, note pads, magnets, calendars, mugs, toe bags & more. Personalized promotional products are perfect for trade show giveaways, customer appreciation, corporate events, and marketing your brand.