Frugal Living

I know we've mentioned it before, but this Austin Mom is soon going to become a Boston Mom (I will always consider myself an Austin Mom, though, so do expect to still hear from...

I don’t know a single person that LOVES talking about finances and budgets. Whether with their spouse, friends, or parents most people probably have elevated blood pressure when talking about money. I know for...

My wife, Carrie is an avid reader of the "AMB" and often comments on advice she read or DIY tips she learned when it comes to saving money. With our first nugget on the...

You know the old saying . . . If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride. Well I am not going to lie, I have spent many years of my life "horse-poor"-- paying to...

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11….what are you doing for your kids teachers? My kids have been extremely blessed with amazing teachers that my boys, husband, and I LOVE {with the exception of one...

About a month or so ago I decided to get my money saving pants on and try a new DIY project. I already make my own laundry detergent, baby wipes, and dishwasher detergent so...

Ah, Easter. That glorious time of year when adorable children dressed in their Sunday best battle it out on grassy arenas for plastic eggs filled with jelly beans and gum balls. Well if your little...

When Allison blogged about her homemade detergent, I honestly chucked.  I envisioned her tiny 5'2 frame stirring that big ole container of lavender scented detergent for the good of saving a few bucks.  Well,...

I'm not going to lie. I love doing the "Worth it Wednesday" posts because I just can't help being the know-it-all mom who wants to register FOR my friends when they get pregnant so...

If you've lived in Austin longer than five minutes, you've probably figured out it's a diverse little city. There are just as many moms out there keeping it weird as there are those keeping...