Melanie Nielson
Personal Finance, Frugal Living
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I am passionate about finding simple easy ways to save money, spend smartly and budget consistently. I share all about personal finance motivation, frugal living tips, recipes, parenting, budgeting helps and more.
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Summer is my favorite time of year! So many free things you can do as a family! 💛💚🧡 #sweetfrugallife #momonabudget #frugalsummer #freesummer #summerbreak #screenfreesummer #screenfreechildhood #screenfreekids #childhoodunplugged #summerfunideas
Alright, so let’s say you have a friend or family member who is graduation…..and you really want to give them a gift, but your budget is tight. Not to worry!! There are SO many frugal grad gift options! Some are even FREE!!! Here are just a few ideas and I’ll add even more in my stories! 🧰 Gift them a mini toolbox! It will come in handy when they are off on their own! 💐 Or a bouquet of flowers is a fun gift idea! You can never go wrong with flowers! If you want a free option, pick some from your backyard and tie them together with some ribbon. 📕 Another frugal gift is a motivational book. Dr.Seuss’ “Oh The Places You Will Go” is a favorite! 💳 Gifts cards make great grad gifts! You could give a gift card to Amazon or Walmart so they can get stuff for their dorm room, or a favorite food place! 🍳 Put together a cookbook of your favorite recipes to give to your grad. That way they can learn how to enjoy cooking at home! 🫙 Fill a jar up with notes of advice for being an adult. This is a meaningful gift that is completely free! Remember, it’s the thought that counts….not the price tag! #sweetfrugallife #momonabudget #budgetingmom #frugalmom #frugalliving #frugallivingtips #momonabudget #gradgift #gradgifts #frugalgift #graduationgifts
Soaking in all of these family moments while I can! This is the last summer with all of us home! You better believe we will be using our @getoutpass to it’s fullest! #sweetfrugallife #momonabudget #budgetingmom #frugalmom #frugalliving #frugallivingtips #lagoonamusementpark #lagoonfun #funatlagoon #getoutpassidaho #getoutpassutah #idahogetoutpass
Summer break is coming up and I can’t wait! I love spending the summer with my kids and family! If you are looking for some cheap ways to entertain your kids this summer just comment “ME” below and I’ll send you the link to my free printables! #sweetfrugallife #momonabudget #budgetingmom #frugalmom #frugallivingtips #frugalliving #frugallivingtips #moneysavingmom #screenfreesummer #screenfreechildhood #childhoodunplugged
This soup is easy, delicious and frugal! The best of all worlds! #sweetfrugallife #momonabudget #budgetingmom #frugalmom #frugallivingtips #frugalliving #frugalrecipes #whitechickenchili #cheapeats #cookathome #homemadesoup #budgetmeals
And it has made ALL the difference! 👏🏻 #sweetfrugallife #momonabudget #budgetingmom #frugalmom #frugalliving #frugallivingtips #budgeting #makeabudget #ynab #youneedabudget #budgetlife #momswhobudget #getoutofdebt #debtfreedom
Trying to pay off debt? The sooner you pay it off, the sooner you can start using that money somewhere else! Here are a few tips to get it paid off quicker! ⭐️Pay more than the monthly minimum ⭐️Do not take on any more debt ⭐️Negotiate a lower interest rate ⭐️Talk positively to yourself, no negativity! ⭐️ Reduce your spending ⭐️ Give yourself mini rewards along the way ⭐️ Increase your income with a side hustle ⭐️ Make bi-weekly payments ❓What would you add to this list? Tell me in the comments! - - - - - - - - - #sweetfrugallife #payoffdebt #debtfreedom #cashisking #debtisdumb #frugalmom #daveramsey #debtfreecommunity #budgetmom #debtfreejourney #getoutofdebt #financialpeace #fpu
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Giveaway!!!!! I’m SO excited to partner with @vintagemarketdays_easternidaho to gift one of you a huge shopping spree! GRAND shopping spree GIVEAWAY! May 2-4 at the Eastern Idaho State Fair Grounds, Blackfoot Idaho To enter: Follow us and comment and tag a friend!!!! Winner receives ALL of this from our vendors plus Free tickets for FOUR, a shopping tote and one of our super cute event tees!! Linked Studios $75 @TheLinkedStudios @LinkedCDA Mae.Co Designs $50 @mae.codesigns Mama Celias $25 My Best Friends Kitchen, LLC $35 @bluecattletruck Never Ending Threads $50 @neverendingthreads Pierced by Ash $50 @pierced.by.ash Poppies & Marigolds $20 @Poppiesandmarigolds Potato Princesses $25 @potatoprincesses Rusted Rabbit $30 @rustedrabbitllc Sage Sign and Design $20 @sagesignanddesign SDH Fine Antiques $25 Sensory Imagination $20 @sensory.imagination Sign Me Up/Gearheads Gallery $25 @signmeupsigns Spruce and Nest $75 @thisisstudiobliss The Laser Mama $35 @thelasermama The Linden House $30 @lindenhouse.vintage The Original Oil Shop $30 @theoriginaloilshop The Perfect Bite $20 @theperfectbite2 The Rusted Woodpecker $20 @therustedwoodpecker Trendy Baby Mocc Shop $20 @trendybabymoccshop Victoria Chunky Snugs $40 Woodland Orchards $20 @woodlandorchards Honey Marie's Barbecue $22 @honey_maries_bbq
Meet my new lemon tree! 🍋 All I wanted for my birthday was a lemon tree! And I got it! Living in zone 5 (aka cold idaho) I didn’t think there would be anyway I could grow citrus. But then a couple of months ago a friend was telling me that she has a lemon tree in her house that produces lemons. Beings how lemon is my favorite flavor to bake with I decided I needed a lemon tree in my house. So here she is! I’m a little nervous about being able to keep her alive, but I’m going to try my best! Wish me luck!
I’m always so proud of myself when I walk out of Costco only spending $100! You don’t have to spend $100 at Costco, you can spend whatever you budgeted! But, my hope is that you are proud of yourself when you stick to your budget. It’s not easy! #sweetfrugallife #moneysavingmom #frugalmom #frugalliving #costcohaul #costcotrip #costcoshopping #grocerybudget #groceryshopping #budgetingmom
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I know you’re busy. I know it’s hard to find the time to cook at home regularly. Swipe for a few tips to hopefully make it easier! #sweetfrugallife #momonabudget #budgetingmom #frugalmom #frugalliving #moneysavingmom #moneysavingtips #budgetmom #cookathome #foodathome
Do you know your planting zone?? #sweetfrugallife #momonabudget #budgetingmom #frugalmom #gardenlife #aprilgarden #gardenplanting #vegetablegardening #frugalliving #homesteading #hobbyfarm
Planting the garden today with my best buddy! Can’t wait for fresh produce right in my own backyard. 💚 #sweetfrugallife #momonabudget #budgetingmom #frugalmom #minihomestead #homesteadlife #gardening #springgarden #hobbygarden
Homemade muffins are such a cheap snack or breakfast. Here are some super easy muffin recipes for you to try!