Penniless Parenting

clothes

How to Have a Frugal Tie Dye Party

byPenniless Parenting -July 30, 2019

My girls proudly displaying their shirts The other day my friend Tanya invited myself and my…

bills

Why We Started SmartSavers

byPenniless Parenting -July 30, 2019

We all are looking to save money, and many of us know that we possibly could be paying less for …

brown thumb gardening

My Astroturf Compromise

byPenniless Parenting -July 28, 2019

I never thought I'd have such a dilemma when it comes to my yard. I grew up with a re…

busy people saving money

On a Budget: Best Ways to Cut Back on Costs As a Single, Working Mother

byPenniless Parenting -July 28, 2019

As a single working mom, finances are not a walk in the park, but there are so many obstacles to…

extreme frugality

My Free Things! And Frugal Shopping!

byPenniless Parenting -July 25, 2019

You all know how much I love getting free things, right? In the past 24 hours, I lucked ou…

extreme frugality

Sushi Making as a Fun Frugal Family Activity

byPenniless Parenting -July 23, 2019

For those of you who are parents and in the northern hemisphere, you're probably all in…

blog

Top 10 Ideas on How to Find Inspiration for Your Writing

byPenniless Parenting -July 23, 2019

As a writer, I know what it's like to have writers block and run low on ideas. Here's a…

bath and body

Mountaineer Brand Products, A Review

byPenniless Parenting -July 22, 2019

When I got contacted by a representative from Mountaineer Brand to do a review of their produ…

birthdays

My Daughters' Frugal Ballerina Themed Birthday Party

byPenniless Parenting -July 18, 2019

Last week I made my daughters a very belated ballerina themed birthday party. It was such a…

common mistakes

Yes, I'm Happy With My Controversial Decision to Get a "Free TV"

byPenniless Parenting -July 16, 2019

Sometimes spending more money can still be a good deal. Two days ago I posted something he…

health and wellness

Six Must-Haves for Any Medicine Cabinet

byPenniless Parenting -July 16, 2019

First aid is important as a parent, here's some tips from Nancy Evans on some basic first ai…

budgeting

"I Can't Afford to Get Divorced"; A Case Study

byPenniless Parenting -July 16, 2019

Many of my readers live in a bare bones budget. Some may not be making it through the month fin…

buying a house

Trying to sell a home with kiddos? 7 tips keeping everyone happy

byPenniless Parenting -July 16, 2019

I've never been in the position to sell my home; we just bought for the first time 3 years a…

communication

How I Got a Free 49 Inch Smart TV!

byPenniless Parenting -July 14, 2019

I hadn't planned on writing this post, but I was told by a friend that I absolutely mus…

car

Save Money by Lowering Transportation Expenses

byPenniless Parenting -July 14, 2019

Transportation can be quite pricey, especially if you live in an area like I do with high cost…

breakfast

Tomato and Watermelon Salad, Easy, Vegan, Paleo, and Delicious

byPenniless Parenting -July 12, 2019

I first heard of tomato and watermelon salad from my friend, Rosie, and I have to say, I th…

common mistakes

4 Online Shopping Mistakes that Cost You Money

byPenniless Parenting -July 12, 2019

I love online shopping and find that I end up saving quite a lot this way. Here's some tips …

birthdays

Making Homemade Ballet Shoe Cake with No Special Equipment

byPenniless Parenting -July 12, 2019

I'm really proud of myself for this cake that I made. My kids had an unbirthday party (…

budgeting

How You Can Start Planning for Your Child's Educational Future from an Early Age

byPenniless Parenting -July 12, 2019

My children are getting older, and their adulthood is getting nearer and nearer. I do think abou…

allergy free

Cooking Ρύζι τηγανητό, Ryzi Tiganito With a Greek Grandmother, Greek Fried Rice Recipe

byPenniless Parenting -July 09, 2019

When I think fried rice, I immediately think of East Asian recipes, Chinese or Japanese, wi…

debt

Help With IVA's in Northern Ireland

byPenniless Parenting -July 09, 2019

Debt is a problem that plagues many of our lives. There are many different solutions to getting …

extreme frugality

Price Wars and My Amazing Shopping Deals

byPenniless Parenting -July 08, 2019

I love price wars. I really, really do. Because stores want to lure you to shop there, they h…

extreme frugality

How to Save Money When You Have Children

byPenniless Parenting -July 08, 2019

There are so many lifestyle blogs out there that give you suggestions on how to save money, tha…

budget vacation

My Frugal Greek Vacation, Crete Day 6, Tsikalaria, Souda

byPenniless Parenting -July 07, 2019

My sixth day in Greece... honestly, there's not so much to write about. It was the day a…

family

How to Properly Take Care of the Elderly

byPenniless Parenting -July 07, 2019

Although I'm still quite young, my parents are getting older, and eventually they'll be …

asian

Making Banana Flower Salad

byPenniless Parenting -July 05, 2019

On my trip to Greece, most of the food I saw being sold was pretty standard, not things that…

bathroom

4 Ways A Better Water Faucet Can Lead To a Quicker Home Sale

byPenniless Parenting -July 05, 2019

Are you looking to sell your home? If you are, you might want to consider replacing your water…

budget vacation

Preparations for a Safe and Successful Hike

byPenniless Parenting -July 05, 2019

I used to go hiking often as a kid and especially as a teenager, but as an adult my hikes in…

job

How to Turn Your Signature Recipe Into Business

byPenniless Parenting -July 05, 2019

Some people are very particular about their recipes, not wanting to share them, guarding them a…

budget vacation

My Frugal Greek Vacation, Crete Day 5, Samaria Gorge

byPenniless Parenting -July 02, 2019

Yesterday I had quite a day. Originally we'd planned on going to the pink beach in Elaf…

health and wellness

Healthy Food Choices For Healthy Teeth

byPenniless Parenting -July 02, 2019

I used to have perfect teeth... but as an adult, my teeth have been causing me issues. At first…