February Budget Fail
Good morning! I am amazed and saddened to share today. After years (ok, a few decades-but that makes me sound old!) of budgeting and keeping a price list, I wondered if I had become too…
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Author: Cathi
Walking Sticks: Great Souvenirs or More Practical Options?
Good morning! So which one should walking sticks be- great souvenirs or practical, useful tools? Even though it is not very frugal – I’m glad we have some of each! Practical Walking Sticks When I’m…
Christmas Challenge 2: The Eternal Christmas Decoration
Good morning! I am so excited for the February Year Round Christmas Challenge! First, it’s done on time (whoo-hoo!), second- it was a Christmas thrift store item and third- it solves a longtime decorating problem…
Frugal Campasaurus Turns 2 Years Old!
Happy Anniversary! Good morning! I am so excited! Today is the 2nd anniversary of the blog! 2 years ago, today, I started Frugal Campasaurus! I can’t believe how quickly the time had gone, how much…
Accidental Leftovers Make Great Pie Iron Sandwiches!
Good morning! I can’t wait to camp again! October, our last camping trip, was forever ago! This wild, winter weather is not helping me to be patient, either! With a 50 degree temperature swing after…
Christmas Challenge 2: More Glittery Decorations
Good morning! I am so excited for the Second Year of the Year Round Christmas Challenge! Last year, I tried to complete one Christmas project each month and then post about it on the 25th. …
Build a Frugal Outside Nativity Stable
Good morning! Wow! Between school activities, work and doctor visits, autumn and Christmas have flown by! I can’t believe it is 2019 and the holidays are over already! I was sad to take the outside…
Scrambled Breakfast Pie Irons: Yummy Bucket O’Bread Variation
Good morning! I am so happy- I was able to try a variation of Scrambled Breakfast Pie Irons on a recent camping trip! Usually, I take ingredients to try 2-3 new campfire recipes or cooking…
Frugal Friday: Auction Fun and Chairs
Frugal, Frugal, Frugal Friday! Good morning! Just like the summer, Fridays are slipping away. School has started and the Fall Equinox is here, so the Fun or Frugal Friday Challenge is going to be done! …
Christmas Challenge: Clothespin Santa Ornament
Good morning! I am so excited to share the August Year Round Challenge project: A Painted Santa Clothespin Ornament! Life has been hectic, so this post is later than I intended, but I also have…