Did you find some painted rocks? Lucky you! This hobby has been a favorite pastime for a lot of years, but recently due to the current global situation, and people having to stay at home more and more people are becoming obsessed with this hobby. Myself included! If you’re here to learn how to paint … The post What to Do When You Find Painted Rocks appeared first on An Exercise in Frugality ..read more

Formal dresses can be DIFFICULT to shop for as a plus size woman, not to mention expensive. Not a lot of stores have plus size formal dresses in stock, which means we’re stuck ordering things online. Today’s post is all about where you can find the real unicorns: gorgeous plus size formal dresses for under … The post Plus Size Formal Dresses Under $100 appeared first on An Exercise in Frugality ..read more

Last week I talked a bit about how to paint rocks (my latest obsession) but this week I wanted to talk a bit about my favorite rock painting supplies! One of the first things people ask in a lot of the rock painting Facebook groups I’m in is “how do you paint rocks?” and the … The post Rock Painting Supplies 101 appeared first on An Exercise in Frugality ..read more

Summer is FINALLY here and with it comes an abundance of fresh summer fruits and vegetables and believe it or not, most of them can be grilled. Grilling fruits and vegetables provides a nice caramelization and robust flavor. It’s an easy way to elevate your everyday vegetables. Back when we lived in Oregon, we belonged … The post How to Grill Summer Fruits and Vegetables appeared first on An Exercise in Frugality ..read more

I’ve always loved to paint, but recently I started painting rocks to occupy my time and I’m hooked! Today I wanted to share a little more about my latest obsession and teach you how to paint rocks. Fortunately this hobby is SUPER easy and inexpensive to get started. I’ll also answer a lot of the … The post How to Paint Rocks appeared first on An Exercise in Frugality ..read more

You know when I went to write this post, I briefly for a second thought June was next month. It’s not. It’s now. So we better talk about what I’m reading in June! Time means nothing anymore. I swear I’m just floating in a wide sea of confusion these days. Please tell me I’m not … The post What I’m Reading in June appeared first on An Exercise in Frugality ..read more

Have you ever heard the phrase “think like a proton and stay positive”? It might be a nerdy joke, but it’s good advice. Sometimes though it can be REAL hard to find the positive in a negative situation. As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression my whole adult life, and is constantly working … The post How to Stay Positive in a Negative Situation appeared first on An Exercise in Frugality ..read more

I guess since May is more than half over I should PROBABLY finally talk about what I’m reading in May. I mean, not that time matters these days right? Basically we’re all really just stuck in a weird March holding pattern. This is basically the fortieighteenth of March anyway, so does it really matter that … The post What I’m Reading in May appeared first on An Exercise in Frugality ..read more

Loneliness is something most people try to avoid. But being alone is an inevitable part of life, especially now if you’re coping with isolation due to the current global situation. It happens to everyone at some time or another. It is important to be able to separate solitude from loneliness and to understand what is … The post Coping with Isolation: How to Feel Less Lonely appeared first on An Exercise in Frugality ..read more

If you’re expecting an economic stimulus check this week, you might be looking for ideas on how to use it wisely. Of course, there are many people right now dependent on those checks for their basic needs, to either replace or offset their missing or reduced income to pay their bills, cover their rent and … The post What to Do With Your Economic Stimulus Check appeared first on An Exercise in Frugality ..read more