Everyone knows Fiskars! Their orange handled scissors are a staple in craft and sewing rooms around the country–and their gardening shears and pruners grace many a shed. Who would have thought that they’ve been around for 365 years?!? The company was founded way back in 1649 in Fiskars, Finland. To put that into context–the first… Keep Reading
Save on Fresh Organics at Walmart!
Organics and affordable–not really two words you expect to see together much, are they? One of the reasons I plant and tend a large garden here at the Frugal Village Homestead using mostly organic methods is to have a cost effective alternative for my family. Still I wind up buying plenty of regular (or “conventional”)… Keep Reading
Kicking off the Holidays at Walmart
I don’t like to rush the season, but I also don’t like to miss a good deal. . .so I’m really excited to share the details of the Walmart Holiday Kickoff and all the great deals, new tools and exciting information that is coming your way between now and Christmas! So start mentally switching your… Keep Reading
Walmart Pickup Grocery
I have three choices when it comes to grocery shopping. Choice 1- I can go to the little small town locally owned store within walking distance of my house. Although they do a great job for their size, they have somewhat limited choices and their prices skew to the higher side. Choice 2- I can… Keep Reading
Made in the USA ~ USA Kids Sippy Cups
I’m a big believer that America is a land of opportunity, and that much of that opportunity comes from manufacturing happening right here within our borders. I would just love to see lots of small and medium sized manufacturing companies providing jobs and products for our citizens. That’s why I was so thrilled with Walmart’s… Keep Reading
Caramel Apples for Halloween
I have always wanted to try making Caramel Apples. It just seems like such a nostalgic, old fashioned treat. This year was the time to finally do it! Halloween is kind of a big deal in my town. Not that we go crazy with it–it’s just that we are a small village about half an… Keep Reading
Save Money and Energy by Weatherproofing
Fall is a pleasant time of year with it’s beautiful colors and the nostalgic crunch of dry leaves underfoot. It’s also the time when wind begins to blow and the temperatures start dipping–and that’s when I start thinking about how to keep the precious heat that I pay for inside the house where it belongs!… Keep Reading
Free Financial App for Military Families. . . and Everyone Else
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I’ve received compensation for my time and efforts in creating this post from The Motherhood. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I served in the United States Army from May of 1994 until March of 2005. That’s me, the short female holding an M16 on the left there. … Keep Reading
Share Your Opinion, and Enter to Win a $50 Walmart Giftcard!
As a Walmart Mom I get a lot of opportunities to share my opinions with the folks at Walmart Headquarters on all sorts of topics. Now Walmart wants a chance to hear from YOU! They have put together a short, 10 question survey that should take you less than $15 to fill out. To sweeten… Keep Reading
Easy Chicken and Rice Stuffed Peppers
Simple meals. Isn’t that what we all are looking for at this time of year? School, sports, activities, kids, homework, work. . . it can be a challenge to get a meal on the table some nights. For us this year Wednesday is total chaos night. Buddy and Princess have play rehearsal after school from… Keep Reading
