Tag Archives: winter

Cold Weather Comfort

Just because you are following a frugal lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the cooler weather. And of course, the holidays are coming up. The frugal living blog has had some great ideas for enjoying this time of year. From keeping warm to having fun, here are some of the best articles for cold weather comfort. Frugal Food: Make Your Own Hot Chocolate Mix Last week the weather hit an unexpected cold spell and we all had the chills. it was just one of those cold dreary days. The kids were whiny and the adults were grumpy. I thought that … Continue reading →

Winter Safety Tips

I have lived in the south all of my life so I’m used to 80-degree temperatures in November and in some cases December. When Old Man Winter gets his horn and starts blowing, it’s usually somewhat of a surprise and many of us simply aren’t prepared for it. One day you’re wearing flip flops and a tank top and the next day you have to pull out your winter sweater. It’s not usual to have cold weather in the early morning and find yourself sweating by mid-day. We have had beautiful weather lately, short sleeves most days, but last night … Continue reading →

Burrowing In for Winter

With only one of my three children at home this past weekend, it was mighty quiet. The two of us had a hard time staying productive and motivated. Even though we both had plenty of work, homework, and errands to do—we mostly just wanted to snuggle down under comfortable quilts, watch movies and eat cranberry walnut bread. Winter is creeping upon us and with Halloween under our belts, the onset of the cold months is inevitable. When my daughter and I got out and about to do the grocery shopping, we indulged in some window shopping and wandering too—we meandered … Continue reading →

Livingroom Cam

Come inside the home of a family that lets you peek in, turn the lights on and off and visit for the holidays. I first came across the Livingroom Cam back in 2000. I usually stay away from cams on the web simply because of the tendency for many of them to be pornographic, and well, I’m usually too busy with my own life to peer into the lives of others. Back in the 90s and very early 2000s, web cameras really took off. Remember the infamous JenniCam and AnnaCam, where young women allowed voyeurs into their lives? It seemed … Continue reading →

Plan Your Garden Now

Fall and winter are great times to plan your garden for next year. The leaves have fallen and the greenery is gone, giving you an almost blank slate on which to plan your garden. It is also a less busy time for outdoor work, as the planting, weeding, trimming, cutting, mowing and harvesting are done for the time being. You can sit back and pour through your books and catalogues, in the comfort of a warm home. Planning a garden in the cool or cold weather also gives you a good perspective on what you really want. You have some … Continue reading →

How To Find The Best Fall and Winter Sales on Food and Save Money

Finding sales is an art for more frugal living experts. Discovering the best time to purchase items, and save the most money, is pure frugal genius. But not everyone has time to do that, so I’ve made it a little easier for you. Here is a great breakdown of what foods are usually found on sale during the Fall and Winter months. September September is the first month of Fall/Autumn. Apples are in abundance, and can be found for pennies on the dollar at fruit stands and other locations. Canned goods are also lower during this month, in preparation for … Continue reading →

Frugal Fun: Make A Snowman Kit

Everyone here in Pennsylvania is gearing up for a major snowstorm. It is predicted to sneak in sometime late tomorrow night and continue through Wednesday, closing school, causing delays and making havoc. Fortunately, I still have a good stockpile, so I won’t have to join the throngs of folks at the grocery store, buying up all of the eggs, milk and bread. The kids are looking forward to the snow, especially my oldest, Andrew. Lots of snow means a day off of school and the chance to build a snowman. And so, tomorrow I will be assembling a snowman kit. … Continue reading →

Frugal Winter Wonderland: Ice Candles

Want to turn your backyard into a winter wonderland for pennies? Try making some ice candles! Making ice candles is an easy craft that you can do with your family. Children as young as preschool can help. You can make one or two ice candles for fun, or make a large bunch to light up your backyard, line your drive way and more. All lit up, these candles are truly magical. For supplies you will first need some containers to make the outside of the candles. Kid’s sand pails are a perfect size, but you can use almost any wide … Continue reading →

Frugal Fun: Make Your Own Snow Paint

It is mid morning here in Pennsylvania, and the snow is gently falling. The big fat flakes are slow and relaxed, too soft to cancel school. The two youngest kids and I are spending the time alternately playing and watching the progress of the snow. Molly is dressing up her magnetic dolls for the wintery weather, and little Henry is working on getting his knees up to crawl. It is a wonderful cozy day, the kind that makes me happy to be able to work at home and spend my morning with my babies. By the time 3:30 rolls around, … Continue reading →

Brrr! Warm Up with a Chenille Wrap from Linens ‘n Things – 2 for $8

It’s been below freezing all week here, with nights dipping into the teens. Usually here in the northwest, snow falls and then it gets rained off. But this year’s been different. It’s staying on the ground. With temperatures rarely getting over 32 even in the daytime, we’ve had to make some adjustments. The kids have been allowed on electronics before five, the dogs come inside for the night, the windows get closed, we drink a lot of hot tea, and we wrap in throws! Throws are the perfect size to wrap around like a long shawl or to drape across … Continue reading →