Gluten Free Vegan Oreos or Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Recipe — Easy and Frugal
A little while back my family was gifted with a bunch of free Oreos. Only they’re gluten, and 4 out of 5 members of my family don’t eat gluten, so my eldest, Lee, got them all to himself. My other kids were envious, and I told them that I’d make them gluten free Oreo’s instead. […]
3 Ways Parents Can Find Extra Cash
We all know what it’s like to be tight on cash. But how can you bring in extra cash if you’re a busy parent? Here’s some good suggestions from a reader. Hope they help! Image via Flickr by Homedust Are you looking to add a little extra income to your household? Bringing in more money can ease […]
All About Our Recent Family Trip
I posted before about our planned family trip and now that we’re home, recovered, and back to normal life (or at least as normal as can be when one kid has a broken finger and stitches), I wanted to share how wonderful our trip was. When planning our family trip, my first goal was looking for a […]
Top 10 Affordable Vacation Destination Trips for the Spring – Fun Tips
Planning a vacation this spring? Here’s some budget friendly suggestions from a reader. Planning a spring destination escape, whether for a week or just a few days is easy especially with tips on affordable destinations with cool weather. Here are 10 affordable spring to-go destinations for you to consider. 1. Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta offers […]
Our Trip to the ER
Today I had planned on writing about and sharing about our family’s 3 day trip, after we got home late last night. But the universe had other plans. My sons were fighting, and in the process a heavy metal door slammed open, crushing my 9 year old son, Ike’s, finger between the door and a […]
How to Look More Fabulous Even On A Tight Budget
If looking fabulous and stylish is important to you, here’s some suggestions from a reader how to do that without breaking the budget. The year started on a high note. The only downside is the financial crisis that has hit everyone’s pockets. Living on a budget is not easy, but you don’t have to look […]
Our Upcoming Family Trip
A picture of the apartment where we’ll be staying Right now I was supposed to be getting ready and packing my bags for a trip to the airport. A few months ago I booked tickets for a vacation for myself. I was to fly in to Frankfurt Hahn Airport in Germany tomorrow, take a bus […]
Budgeting for Baby: Spending Tips for All Your Baby Needs
While I’m not currently in the baby raising mode, with four children, I went through that multiple times and I know that there are many potential expenses and also many more ways in which you can be frugal. Here are some tips to keep down the costs for your baby from a reader. According to […]
Giveaway Winners!
I’m really excited to share the winners of last week’s giveaways! We have two lucky winners! One winner, to celebrate my ninth bloggaversary is for my cookbook, Penniless Foodie in the Wild; Adaptable Recipes for Foragers and Frugalistas! The lucky winner is Linda H, who said that her favorite post on Penniless Parenting.com is: “I […]
7 Small Changes That Promote Big Budget Savings
Sometimes to save money, it takes a lot of time. Sometimes, though, there are simple changes that can save money. Here’s some tips from a reader. The new year has arrived, and that means that people from all around the world are looking for positive ways to make a change to their daily routine. Since […]
