Here’s a fun free sample… click here to get your sample of L’Oreal Pure-Clay Mask by mail. Read more...
I was gearing up for a little kiddo party and was in need of something to hold these yummy cupcakes. Of course I’m not going to shell out $20+ for a fancy cupcake stand, so I checked Pinterest for DIY cupcake stand ideas!
I found lots of ideas for homemade cupcake holders, like these from Sarah with an H. On my next trip to the Dollar Tree, I was on the lookout for supplies. Read more...
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 want an affordable beach trip away from the touristy scene that is Myrtle Beach, read on…
Where To Stay: North of Myrtle Beach
When I was researching a visit to Myrtle Beach, I noticed that most of the extremely touristy attractions were located in central and South Myrtle Beach. Read more...
Father’s Day is fast approaching but don’t worry if you haven’t found the perfect gift yet – I’m here to help! Here are a bunch of ideas for practical and thoughtful Father’s Day gifts for any budget.
Gillette Mach3 Gift Set for $7 Shipped
Get a fantastic deal on a Gillette Mach3 gift set here. Or upgrade to a monthly plan and keep the blades coming all year!
$25 Jiffy Lube Gift Certificate for $20 from CardCash
Head to CardCash and enter promo code FATHERSDAY to save an extra 5% on top of already discounted gift cards for Dad! Read more...
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 provide an oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of traveling, and it’s possible that you’ve walked past them before and never know they were there. Read more...
If you have never had a Costco membership (or previously had a membership that expired before February 1st, 2018) then check out this fantastic deal on a Costco Membership Package from Groupon!
For $60, you’ll get:
- a year of Gold Membership ($60 value alone) for you and another household member
- a $20 Costco gift card
- Coupon for a Free Kirkland Signature AA Batteries 72 ct ($19.99 value)
- Coupon for a Free Kirkland Signature Disinfecting Wipes Variety 4-Pack ($9.99 value)
- Coupon for $10 off Fresh Meat (beef, chicken, pork, or fish; excludes deli items), and
- Coupon for $25 off an order of $250 on Costco.com
This is by FAR the best deal you’ll get on a Costco membership all year so jump on it if you are interested – this fantastic deal on a Costco membership package is only available for a limited time but you have until September 29th, 2018 to activate your membership. Read more...
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 version that is kid-friendly while still full of flavor and goodness. Here are the results with some pictures of my version and my recipe! Read more...
I tried out some products from Brandless this week, a new site on which every item is $3. I try out lots of deals and new sites for the blog and I only share the winners with you. Brandless is one I think you’ll want to check out!
Brandless products aren’t tested on animals and they don’t use over 400 harmful ingredients like parabens, polypropylene, phthalates, and sulfates in any of their beauty products. Read more...
I’m sharing another income report to help answer the number one question I get asked about my work, which is “How do you make money blogging, anyway?”
I have to pinch myself most days that I am able to pay the bills thanks to the blog. I didn’t dare to dream it would reach this point when I started The Frugal South as a hobby in October of 2014.
But about a year ago I saw the potential for this blog to make money and decided to treat it as a business instead of a hobby. Read more...
Looking for an easy Father’s Day gift that won’t break the bank? Click here to get $3 off your first Gillette On Demand order – that brings the Mach3 starter set down to only $7 for the handle and four blades!
You can choose to continue sending a box every one to six months, or you can easily cancel online after the first box. I have personally given this as a gift and it was very easy to cancel. Read more...
I have a secret weapon for saving money and I’m sharing it with you today! I use a free Captial One 360 savings account to automatically set money aside for various needs every month.
I’ll show you how to set up an account and automate your savings to finally save that money you have been meaning to save!
Before I had this savings hack in place, I struggled to put money aside in a savings account. Read more...
I’ve had a few friends try MoviePass – the in-theater movie subscription service – and I’m curious. I’m not a big movie-goer due to the cost involved, but I think I might have to give the service a try!
For a limited time, MoviePass is offering a $7.95/month plan that allows you to three movies per month and a three month trial of iHeartRadio all-access. They also offer a $9.95/month plan that allows you to see a new movie every day if you wanted. Read more...
Walt Disney World resorts are split into three main categories: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. Value resorts are the most affordable and the most basic in terms of amenities.
Today I’m sharing a thorough review of Pop Century, one of Disney’s Value resorts, with a focus on what you get for your money when staying there. Is Pop Century actually a good value? Read on to find out what I think!
What It Costs
What you will pay for a room at the Pop Century Resort varies greatly depending on what time of year you visit. Read more...
How amazing that we are almost a THIRD of the way through 2018 already! I figured it was time for a goals update since I did the first quarter review in my PowerSheets earlier this month.
I have come to love the PowerSheets monthly “Tending List”. It is exactly what has been missing from my goal-setting in the past, which is a way to translate my yearly and monthly goals into something I can work towards every day! Read more...
Like many of you, I am IN LOVE with my Instant Pot (generic version, not-sure-what-brand but it works). This Instant Pot ham and bean soup might be the best thing I’ve made yet!
I’ve been trying out tons of recipes I used to make in my crockpot and I get a huge thrill when what used to take half a day is ready in 30 minutes.
The recipes that have turned out best so far have been soups and chilis. Read more...
As you may have guessed from the title of this blog, I am a cheapskate. I prefer to get as much as possible for free and HATE paying more than I think I should.
I started this blog as a hobby over three years ago on a super low budget. I’ve managed to keep my blogging expenses low and I now earn a full-time income from the blog.
In this post, I’ll share my strategy for blogging on a shoestring budget, and if you are a cheapskate like me, don’t worry! Read more...
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 World travel are by FAR my most popular posts. So I wrote more Disney posts and The Frugal South grew into a place of about half Disney stuff and half other money-saving stuff… which made it a kinda confusing place! Read more...
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 doing new things, because we’re curious…and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
This pretty much sums up how I want to live my life. Read more...