I’m completely swooning. This beautiful baby was my second favorite Christmas gift this year. Among the clothes and accessories, knick knacks, books and other wonderful things I received, were two big boxes both from my mother. I was shocked when I saw the coffee maker, and was even more surprised when I opened the largest [...]

As a firm believer in home-cooked meals, I always make sure to have a well stocked pantry. It is seldom I cannot throw a few things together to create a fabulous meal, because I do keep my pantry stocked, and so should you. It definitely helps to save money because you avoid the need to [...]

Looking for an inexpensive lunch idea? These easy Tuna Cheese Melts are not only quick to make, but taste great too. Even if you have a finicky eater, you have a chance with these! Serve with pickle slices or tomato slices. Yummy!
Easy Tuna Cheese Melts
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
8 slices bread
1 6 oz. [...]

Is this seriously the most beautiful thing ever? This was one of my Christmas gifts this year from my mother who always tries to get me whatever is on my wish list every year. This year I totally did not expect it because the coffee maker was a bit more than what we usually spend [...]

The price of gasoline seems to run a lot like the tracks of a roller coaster. Up one week, down the next, and there really doesn’t seem to be a way around it. However, there are several things you can do to save money on your gasoline to make life a little easier and to [...]

Whether you have decorating talent or absolutely none, turning your walls into a beautiful showcase is both easy and cheap.
Twice a year, you can usually find big wall calendars on sale, and no matter what your style or passion, you can find one to go with any room or decor. Look for calendars from the [...]

What is my deal? For some super odd reason I was born with some twisted gene that makes me like to organize. Come on, isn’t that a tiny bit strange? Anyway, every once in awhile I will get into a rut. It isn’t that I don’t want to organize or get clutter out of [...]

This recipe is super easy and quite delicious. Plus, when you are busy trying to feed your family on a budget, this is a great meal to make. It’s basically “from scratch” and allows you to stretch your meal dollars. It’s a centsable choice.
Cheeseburger Pie Recipe
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 large onion, [...]

How in the world did I wind up on a blog called Frugal Changes, writing a post about going country? I’m not even sure where to start.
Since I was young, I have always felt like a little country girl, even when my mother dressed me in frilly pink dresses with lacey trim and white patent [...]