I am one of the rare people who grew up in the 80’s near the East Coast and didn’t visit Myrtle Beach. I finally checked it out this year and am sharing how we avoided the tourist traps and got a deal on a fantastic resort right on the beach for under $75/night! If you…
I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own. Can you imagine grabbing a hot shower, some delicious food, and complimentary alcohol all while waiting for your next flight at the airport? If you are a frequent traveler like I am then this probably sounds too good to be true. Airport lounges…
Give me some rice noodles and veggies slathered in spicy peanut sauce and I am a happy girl. When I saw Andrew Zimmern’s Cold Peanut Sesame Noodles I wanted to make it for my family but needed a version that isn’t “numbing and spicy” so my two-year-old can enjoy it, too. I’ve been working on a…
I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own. Eating the right foods is important for keeping your family happy and healthy. But with busy lives and not enough hours in the day, it can be difficult to maintain a balanced diet. Sitting around the dinner table eating a home cooked meal…
I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own. The frugal family is always looking for new ways to save money, reduce their debts and live a champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget. Most of the time this can be done by keeping a close eye on the purse strings, cutting down…
I’m so excited to welcome my readers to the new home for my Disney content… The Budget Mouse! The Frugal South started out as a place to share my money-saving strategies for everything from groceries to entertainment to travel. Over the past few years it’s become clear that my posts about saving money on Walt Disney…
I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on for a while… my first t-shirt design! I’m a huge Walt Disney fan (I’m sure I’m not alone) and this quote by him is my all-time favorite: “Around here, however, we don’t look backward for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and…
How to visit Miami on a budget including where to stay and what to do. I love visiting South Florida in the winter to get a dose of sunshine and warmth. But a trip to the Miami area can easily bust your budget – everything is very expensive compared to most parts of the country. …
I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own. I am starting to plan our family’s travel for 2019, and Ireland is one of the locations at the top of our list! I visited Northern Ireland way back in 2000, but I’ve never been to Ireland proper and would love to go. Each…
This post is sponsored by Harris Teeter, but all opinions are my own. Homemade veggie fried rice is one of my all-time favorite things to eat. I swear I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and sometimes I do!) Today I’ve partnered with Harris Teeter Organics to show you how to make a super-easy organic…