A detailed guide and review of the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Resorts plus how to stay for free with points. I’ve stayed at both the Disney Swan and Dolphin and I have so much to share about the experience! The Swan and Dolphin are unique hotels at Walt Disney World because they share some of…
How to make a simple DIY house number sign! Use an upcycled piece of pallet wood and aluminum numbers for this DIY address sign. When I bought my house it didn’t have a house number sign by the front door. I get lots of packages delivered (hello Amazon) so I definitely needed a sign out…
I fly from North Carolina to Orlando three to four times each year to visit Walt Disney World, and I seldom pay for airfare. How do I pull this off? I fly for practically free using Southwest Rapid Rewards points. The welcome bonus on this Southwest card offers enough points to fly a family…
Enjoy this delicious no butter Snickerdoodle cookie recipe – you’ll never know they’re made without butter! Last week I was craving some yummy cinnamon and sugar coated Snickerdoodle cookies like my grandparents used to make. I was excited to make some when I discovered I was out of butter, one of the main ingredients in…
Here is my recipe for sugar cookies without butter, one of many no-butter cookie recipes here on The Frugal South! I personally love a classic cutout sugar cookie. But I hate chilling the dough, rolling it out, and cutting out all of my cookies. Who has time for that outside of the holidays? Turns out…
How to check your Amazon promotional credit plus everything you need to know about using your digital credits! It’s pretty easy to earn credits on Amazon that you can use towards eBooks, music downloads, and video rentals or purchases. The trick is knowing what credits you have and actually using them! This post will…
Looking for budget patio makeover inspiration? Here’s how I turned our sad patio from drab to fab for only $160 total. We’ve been living in our house for almost 10 years now and we’ve never done anything with the old patio area in our backyard. Well, I finally got us something we’ve been wanting for…
Here are my favorite Disney crafts for kids to keep those little ones busy! You can still have lots of Disney magic in your life, even when you can’t get to the theme parks. Disney crafts are a fun way to bring some Disney into your life. Kids will love these easy Disney crafts and…
What to expect from the weather in Iceland in June plus a handy free packing guide. A visit to Iceland in June is certainly not your average summer vacation! In this post, I’ll prepare you for what to expect in terms of weather, cost, and crowds. Iceland Weather in June Iceland weather in June can…
I started this blog as a hobby over eight years ago on a super low budget. I’ve managed to keep my blogging expenses low and four years ago I started earning a full-time income from the blog. In this post, I’ll share my strategy for how to start a successful blog on a shoestring budget,…