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Frugal Living

putting money in a piggy bank. Frugal living tips and tricks

New Orleans Mom offers a wealth of invaluable resources to help families save money and thrive with tips and tricks for frugal living. Our curated collection of blog posts from our team of local moms is tailor-made for moms looking to stretch their dollars without compromising on quality or fun.

Dive into practical budgeting tips and discover creative money-saving hacks that transform everyday life into a treasure trove of smart ideas. Keep your family’s finances in check while enjoying every moment together! New Orleans Mom is rich with diverse frugal living topics that cater to a variety of financial goals and lifestyles. Among the resources, readers can find advice on feeding your family on a budget with cost-saving meal planning , tips for setting a grocery budget and our favorite kids eat free restaurants . We also share practical advice to help support your family including tips and tricks for saving money and traits to share with your kids to set them up for financial success. By offering insights tailored to the unique economic challenges faced by families, New Orleans Mom hopes to empower moms to make informed financial decisions that benefit their households.

Additionally, New Orleans Mom’s focus on local content provides a meaningful context for implementing these frugal living strategies. Moms can find tips specific to the New Orleans area, including suggestions for free or low-cost family activities, as well as how to make the most of local deals and discounts. Through these resources, New Orleans Mom not only promotes saving money but also fosters a supportive community where moms can share their experiences and success stories in navigating the financial aspects of parenting.

My Ten Favorite Places To Get Free Perks On Your Birthday Cue the confetti cannons, put on all the sequins and sparkles because it’s a celebration! You know what we are celebrating. A birthday of course. Not just mine, but...
Last week I visited the new Aldi in Metairie for the first time. I've been to Aldi in other cities before and have anticipated its arrival in the area. Aldi is known for being a "no frills" grocery store....
The beloved game can be so fun yet cause playful fights between friends and family. Well, if you’ve ever played with some of the people I have then you would understand. I enjoy playing the White Elephant Game, but I...
  How To Start a Garden I've been herb and veggie gardening for several years. Every spring, I look forward to planting a few items so that I can watch them grow, gain pride in my achievement, and most importantly, save...
Some of these titles may be found at local bookstores :: Garden District Book Shop, Octavia Books, Tubby & Coo's and Blue Cypress Books. If you wish to shop online, Amazon affiliate links are embedded below. 30 Must Have Children's...
During my evacuation from Ida, safely ensconced in a hotel room almost 200 miles from New Orleans, I ran the gamut of emotions. Concern, of course; stress - naturally … but I also felt deep and poignant gratitude. I...
20 Recipes for Using a Rotisserie Chicken Rotisserie chicken: every mom's dinner savior. Rotisserie chickens are easy, flavorful and super affordable. Better yet; they can be repurposed into dozens of meals! Obvious choices include gumbo and jambalaya, but there are...
We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. If you are looking for longer adventures, check out this list of budget friendly road trips from New Orleans. You may also enjoy visiting Fontainebleau State Park and Oak Mountain State...
New Orleans Mom is designed for families who live, work and play in New Orleans. Our hope is that the dozens of guides we have created for enjoying life in New Orleans with kids will make your worlds a...
4 traits to teach your kids to set them  up for financial success When’s the last time you talked about money and finances? Not just your monthly budgeting, but about principles and values that you build your finances upon. Do...
It’s no secret that I appreciate a good freezer meal. I love to cook, but I’ll be joining the “Two Under Two” Club any day now and do not have the time nor the energy to cook every single day....
Disclosure :: there are affiliate links embedded below, but we have personally ordered and used these items listed below. If these items are working for us, we figure that they may work for your home, too! 10 Things You Did...
I'm definitely more of a saver over a spender. I like nice things but I get more of a thrill out of saving money. Confession: I'm an Excel nerd. I maintain a pretty intense budget spreadsheet and I get...
I suck at meal planning. And that breaks my heart a little because I try SO HARD to succeed at it. I’ve tried so many methods, I’ve lost count: calendars, binders, index cards, apps, Excel spreadsheets, you name it....