Hobbies on a Budget received tickets or discounts to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. No monetary compensation was received. This is the third year our family has enjoyed Crave Lexington! Each year the event adds more food vendors, new-to-us local musical talent and allows our family to try amazing local food while…
Let’s see a show of hands if you love shopping online! My hands are in the air, too! It’s so easy and convenient to shop from the comfort of your couch. You don’t have to mess with crowds, traffic or parking. Shopping online is a great way to find the things you need without having…
A few weeks ago we had a clogged up kitchen sink. Being the frugal family we are, we decided we could just take care of this mess ourselves. No problem. It only took 2 days and almost $100 to realize that we were over our heads. It was time to call in the professional. When…
Have you ever felt like you just couldn’t get it all done? The house is a mess, work is behind and you realize that you haven’t been to a gym in months. There are countless self-help books and courses you can take, but who has time for that? Here are 7 tips for busy Moms…
Do you ever worry about how much Body Wash gets wasted when your boys spill it out in the shower? You want the guys in your house to smell good but you really don’t want all the good smelling soap going down the drain. When I was in Walmart last week, I saw that Irish…
I have a friend expecting a baby girl in just a few weeks! I want to do something special for her but I don’t want to spend a fortune. Sure, everyone knows that the most practical gift for expectant moms is diapers, but what’s the fun in that? Plus, it would cost more in postage…
It’s time for Spring Consignment Sales – a great opportunity to grab some amazing deals on summer clothes and gear for the kids. You can score some pretty sweet bargains if you know what to be looking for. Here are 6 tips that are guaranteed to help you save money when you head in to…
When our first son was born, my Mom came to stay and spend some time helping me adjust to having a new baby in the house. It was a wonderful, exhausting, amazing, tiring, learning time of life. One of the things that Mom taught me was how important it is to take care of yourself….