This Frugal Family

  I love my Reliable Iron/Steamer.  I’ve not skipped a beat, using it.  I love how I can steam, while clothes are hanging, and iron, while clothes are laying.  This iron/steamer is the coolest thing I’ve come across, in a while.  When I go on trips, it’s small and compact enough to take with me.  When I’m home, it’s perfect to iron with.  I can take the clothes right out of the dryer, and hang, and steam.  This is the perfect little tool.  I haven’t used a product so much, in a long time. Meet the mini multi-tasker. It’s an iron. It’s a steamer. It’s both! But don’t be fooled by its charm. This portable powerhouse travels light and takes out wrinkles without taking up space. My mom wants a Reliable OVO now, so guess what she’s getting for Christmas.  This is the perfect gift, for your avid ironer.  She irons everything, and this will make it easy on her back.  When she takes the clothes out of the dryer, and hangs them, she can go ahead and steam them.  She will love this inexpensive, but powerful gift.  She’s been around, when I’ve used mine, and specifically asked for one. …

While National Coffee Day has come and gone, you can still get that perfect cup of coffee, from a great brand. Melitta will get you that perfect cup of coffee.  I love my Melitta!  This system is awesome.  I make my coffee with Melitta everyday.  My husband loves it so much, we’ve had to buy a second one.  My 21 year old, daughter, is getting one for Christmas.  This nifty little system has us all going crazy. Tips to a better cup: How fresh the coffee you are using is just as important as the overall quality of the coffee. Coffee that is freshly roasted and stored properly produces a superior cup. To read more, go here. Brewing Methods, and such: There are several types of pour-over coffeemakers that make great coffee conveniently. To read more, go here. You will love this brewing system.  It’s convenient, easy to use, and gives you a quality cup of coffee. You can even find a list of recipes on their site, including the one below: Ingredients: 1 cup hot Melitta Coffee (the stronger, the better) 1 cup hot cocoa ¼ cup coffee liqueur Preparation: Brew Coffee. Stir hot coffee with hot cocoa and the…

We love Go Organically, in our home.  Whether it be for a snack, or an After School Activity Snack, it is just as delicious.  My 7 year old will eat them, like they are going out of style.  My 21 year old loves them too.  With Go Organically, you can’t go wrong.  And, they are a healthy snack as well. Go Organically has some great tips for you, for the school season, just keep reading below: School’s back in session—and so are after-school activities! From soccer to singing to scouting, there’s certainly no shortage of kid-centric extracurricular programs where you can spend your time and hard-earned cash. But how do you know which ones are right for your kid? We’re here to help you find out! Gauge Their Interests The best activity for your kid is the one they’re interested in. Older kids are likely to be drawn to what their friends are trying. Toddlers and younger kids may have trouble articulating what they want to try, but there are sure to be clues to look out for. Are they constantly running around? Maybe soccer would be a good fit. Do they like to bop along to the radio in…