frugal living
Emily's Frugal Tips is passionate about teaching you how to save money, and live a better life more cheaply. We are all about frugal coupon living, and different ways to save money on a tight budget. You can expect to find frugal living tips, frugal home decorating ideas, grocery shopping tips to save money, and the best tips to saving money. While learning to live well on less you might have come across many frugal living websites as well as many frugal home decorating blogs but here I teach how living rich on less is possible by experiencing my frugal home lifestyle. With my tips and tricks to living more frugally you will be able to save money while living well within your budget.
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Same Day Doctor Appointments With Amwell
This post is sponsored by Amwell, all opinions are my own. No one has time to get sick and have that nagging need to go to the doctors. Moms especially do not have time with the busy season of the holidays, upcoming school vacations, and all the meal prep responsibilities that is motherhood. Did you know that it is possible to make same day doctor appointments with Amwell, and see a doctor from the comfort of your home home via cell phone, or computer? I know it sounds too good to be true but it is totally real. I tried it myself and it was so easy. The process of…
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Grocery Outlet Wine Sale November 4th-10th
Today’s post is sponsored by Grocery Outlet, the Bargain Market. All opinions are my own. Here’s a great sale for all the wine drinkers out there. Grocery Outlet is having a mega wine sale November 4th-10th, 2015. All wine will be on sale for an additional 20% off. I am talking cheap wine, the kind of sale you prepare ahead of time for so you can stock up. Thanksgiving is this month, and then there is the other holidays in December, Christmas or whatever you celebrate, is fast approaching and we need to be prepared if we want to save money. Planning your buys around these kinds of sales is…
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ABC Family 13 nights of Halloween Schedule 2015
ABC Family 13 Nights of Halloween Schedule 2015 is here! These are scheduled to Monday, October 19 and goes through Halloween. I am excited for this schedule to start. My family loves to watch the shows every night before the kids go to bed. Monday October 19 (1:30-5:00 PM ET/PT) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (5:00-8:00 PM ET/PT)Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) Hocus Pocus (12:00-2:00 AM ET/PT) Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride Tuesday October 20 (4:00-6:00 PM ET/PT) Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (6:00-8:00 PM ET/PT) Hocus Pocus (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) Halloween Episode of Stitchers (12:00-2:00 AM ET/PT) Casper Wednesday October 21 (5:00-7:00…
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Dry Shampoo vs Traditional Shampoo
If you travel frequently or have a busy schedule you know how hard it can be to make time to lather your hair in the shower every day. Dry shampooing offers a new option for those of us who have a busy lifestyle, but how does it compare with typical shampoo? Dry shampoo was introduced in the 70’s and is basically just powder in a can. When the powder is worked into the scalp for around one minute it helps to absorb excess oil, leaves hair fuller, and creates body and texture. It can be great for between shower touch ups if your hair is very dry and damaged. Many…
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Fun, Free or Cheap Weekend Activities for Everyone
Fun, Free or Cheap Weekend Activities with Something for Everyone! If you are looking for some fun on a budget, Emily’s Frugal Tips has compiled a list of national retailers with hands-on workshops, classes and free in-store events for this weekend and many more that are coming soon. This post is brought to you by More With Less Today. This is a great end of the summer list of activities that your family can do to mark the end of the summer, and start of the new school year. photo credit – Coupon Mamacita Make some memories and try a new workshop, lesson, or craft. If you enjoy these free…
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Foster Farms Chicken Brings Fresh and Healthy Natural Chicken Products to Your Dinner Table
This post is sponsored by , the opinions expressed are my own. Raising a healthy active family is important to me. I am always looking for new ways to bring fresh, healthy protein to the table that my kids will not only enjoy, but want to help me cook. Chicken has always been a staple in our home because of its versatility, and cost. My family can switch out any protein source with chicken, and the dish will still come out fantastic. Several years ago I started using only fresh chicken products that are antibiotic free, and when I can afford it I also buy certified organic. Foster Farms organic…
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Allstate Foundation Wants Your Teen to Drive Safely & You Could Win $1000
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post sponsored by Allstate about teen driving. All opinions are my own. In May my 16 year old daughter started driving school. It is a requirement of Washington state that all teenagers attend driving school before they can get their drivers license. As you can imagine she was excited. In fact she has been talking about this day since she was 12 years old. She and her friends would sit in the back of my car and chat about what kind of car they would get when they were older. As she got older she started reminding me “mom only 2 more years” “mom I…
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Five Reasons Why a Dog Will Change Your Life Forever
No matter who you are, owning a dog is an equal employment opportunity. Dogs are blind to color, ignore religious and sexual preferences and don’t care about age, intelligence or socio-economic levels. Let a dog into your life and it will change your life forever. Kennel clubs recognize more than 400 different dog breeds and organize types of dogs by breeds and categories such as hunters and working dogs. Most people, however, just know three types of dogs: large dogs, medium dogs and small dogs. Examples of large dogs consist of German shepherds, Australian shepherd, golden retrievers and rottweilers. These intelligent dogs are often trained as work dogs. They are…
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10 Family Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Activities
St. Patrick’s Day is a day to celebrate the Irish. If your days of drinking green beer with friends on St. Patrick’s Day are over, and you are spending the day with the kids, there are a few activities that the whole family can enjoy. Attend a St. Patrick’s Day Parade St. Patrick’s Day parades are a great way to spend the day. Most big cities have an annual parade. A simple Google search will help you find the parade closest to you. The whole family can dress up in green, including green clothes, green wigs, and green shoes. You can even paint shamrocks and rainbows on your childrens’ faces.…
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Ten Ways Women Can Upcycle Their Clothes
What do you usually do with clothes that no longer fit? Do you give them to a charity or do you give them to other family members? When it comes to clothes for children, usually it is possible to give to friends and family with children of similar age. What happens if you simply cannot part with a particular piece, but have no logical use for it? You can upcycle it and make a myriad of different things that can also be useful in your home! Below are a few upcycle ideas you can implement to upcycle your clothes. 1. Create a hat for your son or daughter from a…
