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Frugal Living

5 FREE Ways to Give

November 6, 2009

Welcome to Keeping the Kingdom First! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed or email digest for free updates. Thanks for visiting!A few years ago, my family’s finances were in such disarray that giving even a small amount seemed like an impossible stretch. Thankfully we made it through that [...]

A Frugal Date Night

September 24, 2009

After last week’s frugal slumber party (which I am still recovering from), I could really use a night out with my wonderful husband.
Although I would love an indulgent overnight rendezvous, complete with a couples’ day at the spa…I must be realistic.
So here is the plan:
A visit to “our” favorite restaurant, one without crayons and paper [...]

A Frugal Slumber Party

September 17, 2009

She is 9 today.
No longer a little girl, a princess party is now out of the question. She wants something cooler. Something big. Something impressive.
We compromise.
Her first ever slumber party. {gulp}
She wants to take her guests to the movies.
But instead they will enjoy a $1.00 rental from Red Box and stove-popped popcorn while in their [...]

Frugal Tip: Waste Less

August 21, 2009

Frugal people have a natural tendency to stretch their resources as far as possible. Reducing waste, in any form, will ultimately save money. It is also an important aspect of being a good steward.
One of my biggest parenting struggles is teaching my children the negative effects of wastefulness. I strive to carefully conserve everything from [...]

Frugal Homemade Litter Box

July 31, 2009

Do you have a furry feline friend? If you do, you know what a pain the litter box can be. I have tried several types of litter boxes over the years. My biggest pet peeve (no pun intended) is the litter that ends up tracked all over the floor. Yuck!
I have [...]

Tips for Saving Money in a Small Town

July 27, 2009

The following is a guest post from Amy of Amy Loves It! Since Amy lives in a small town in southern Oklahoma, I appreciate her unique perspective on saving money.
It seems as though everywhere you turn these days, someone is having a sale or offering good coupons or are just plain inexpensive. That is, [...]

Frugal Beauty Secret

July 3, 2009

The other day, I happened to catch a glimpse of my profile in a window. I was caught off guard by the reflection of an old, tired Mom. This did not portray the 30 year old energetic me I hoped to see.
Then it hit me. I was slouching. Gone was my perfect dancer’s posture I developed [...]

Why Flossing is Frugal

June 22, 2009

Confession Time:
I did something very UN-frugal today.
I bought a designer purse, brand new car, and a plasma TV.
Actually…
I got a ROOT CANAL!
This molar has been a thorn in my side for longer than I care to remember. The old useless filling broke while I was pregnant so it was replaced with a temporary. Last [...]

10 Tips and Uses for Vinegar

May 4, 2009

I am sure you are well aware that May is National Vinegar Month. (Wait, you didn’t know? Shhh… me, neither).
In honor of the occasion, I took some time to learn some new uses for the versatile liquid. Of course, vinegar is a fabulously frugal cleaner for windows and mirrors, but it has a [...]

Save Money By Working From Home

May 23, 2008

I am constantly seeking new ways of becoming more frugal. It occurred to me that the biggest way my family practices frugality is something we have already been doing for quite some time.
My husband was a full time student for 2 years until an amazing job opportunity landed in his lap early last year. [...]