New topic this week- Frugal living-It's a fun challenge!

My mother raised five great kids living frugally (I am the baby). I learned some great things from her. It wasn't until after I quit working in the interior design corporate world (and the paycheck) to be a stay at home mom that my focus changed more toward the home management side. It took time and effort to learn ways to cut costs and not feel deprived. I was more than willing to give "things" up to have MORE out of life! I hated paying full price, not feeling like I could go on vacation, or buy things I wanted in those early motherhood days.

So, I began my frugal journey. I took a coupon class in 2005 and that opened my eyes. I now get 5 papers on Sunday and go to blogs and websites to help me find the deals I need. I couldn't do it without those sites. I am too lazy to go over the ads all by myself right now. From my blog recent survey I found that a lot of my readers are deal hunters and couponers like me. WOO HOO we have something in common!

This week I am going to share with you some of my stepped up frugal mommy ways. I have tried lots of frugal recipes, asked other veteran frugal moms for tips, read frugal blogs on this topic, and gained a love for the challenge of saving money and living debt free (other than our house). I feel truly blessed by God.

If you are just starting this frugal journey or still on it like me then stay tuned I have some frugal mommy tips for you to try other than wonderful couponing! I hope these tips and lists create some feedback for me. You know me, I LoVe a challenge among the daily grind of housework. Please share your tips and experiences with me. I read each and every one.

I know there are so many ways to save $$ out there but I wanted to share a few of my personal ways to save money with my fellow mothers. I hope you see something you want to try. Stay tuned this week for more frugal tips.