Frugal & Beyond

05/01/2025

I know i am getting a late start but it's time for a January Freezer clean out!

Time for a clean out of meats and frozen veggies!

This month, we will cook what is in the freezer to help use up any remaining food items that have been in there for a while and need using to prevent spoilage and waste.

We do this a few times a year to keep our inventory fresh, to recover from holiday spending and to reorganize the freezer each time.

I did my grocery shopping for the week yesterday and only bought bread, eggs and couple of GF options that Braleigh needed.

Don't forget to make a list along the way of items you will need to slowly start replacing over the coming weeks or even months. Remember, you don't have to replace it all at once. Look for those sales!

04/01/2025

These are cool. I need to do this!

04/01/2025

Hit Hobby Lobby yesterday for 90% off their remaining Christmas. I was able to get gift bags, wrapping paper that can be used year round, Braleigh a new Christmas tree for $16, lots of tree decor and some inside decor, 2 sets of placemats to use through out the year, a few pieces to use at the front door next season, LED snowflakes for my windows, etc.

I never would have been able to do this without hitting this amazing sale. We are slowly replacing the many, many Christmas items we lost during the hurricane a few yrs back and this is the frugal way to do it!

04/01/2025

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

26/12/2024

26/12/2024

Don't forget....

You can always recycle and reuse gift bags/boxes that did not get damaged this holiday season.

26/12/2024

Hey Frugal friends,
Today is the day that you go out and buy wrapping paper, gift boxes, bags etc for the next Christmas season at discounted prices.

However, also look for wrapping paper, gift bags and boxes that you can use all year through such as solid colors, polka dots, and stripes for example. Also, do not forget to grab white tissue paper from the Christmas section that can be used for any time of the year!

Don't forget to look for stocking stuffer type items or other things that you can purchase and gift as needed throughout the year!

I've already made my trip this morning
So.....Ready, set, gooooooo!!!!

02/12/2024

What she said...it can be done!

How to Have a Frugal Christmas: https://www.gracefullittlehoneybee.com/ways-save-money-christmas/
If you want to spend less this holiday season, while still creating amazing memories, then check out my tips for how to have a frugal Christmas! 🎄

08/11/2024

Need a holiday recipe? Try this!

CHRISTMAS SALAD 🎄
https://www.simplystacie.net/christmas-salad/ —

05/11/2024

Our frugal meal of the day!

Two boxes of scallop potatoes from the pantry (made to box instructions), one pound of smoked sausage (cut into medallions) and a handful of brocolli that i cut i to small pieces. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook all together in one pot and lunch was served! My two loved it!

27/10/2024

Just in time for the holidays

20/10/2024

Every little bit helps!

All of the "little things" can add up quickly to a much bigger frugal expense. Here are 30 EASY ways to reduce household expenses that are sure to save you hundreds this year: https://www.gracefullittlehoneybee.com/30-easy-ways-reduce-household-expenses/

15/10/2024

New batch of vanilla started (Finally)! This batch is from Rwanda vanilla beans and will be ready in time for holiday baking next year!
Pic 1 - beans opened, scraped and cut
Pic 2 - when jar first filled
Pic 3 - after first shake
Ready for the shelf!

Who else makes their own vanilla extract?

11/10/2024

Tired of paying high grocery store prices and getting subpar products for your money? Here’s a HUGE list of grocery staples that you can make at home.

Get ALL the recipes ---> https://www.littlehouseliving.com/153-grocery-staples-that-you-can-make-at-home.html

09/10/2024

Do you make any of these items from scratch?

Photo credit: Mama Seet and Spice

06/10/2024

Not food, but recipes nonetheless 🧽 🫧