How can we afford to live in this expensive city?  Many of us CAN’T!  But we’re here, trying to get by…paycheck to paycheck ~ while soaking up the sun.    Hi, I’m Amalia, better known as the Coupon Rockstar.  I live in Escondido and have been embracing a Frugal Lifestyle for a few years now and have loved every minute of it.  I’ve enjoyed learning more and more about this way of living and have watched myself grow into a more budget-conscious, frugal-minded, and happier me.  A small part of th …

We a group that will meet in the central San Diego for topics such as suburban gardening, canning, backyard chickens, preparing for emergencies, making laundry detergent and many other great low cost topics.   *Most meetups will be free or very cost effective except for supplies which will be available for an additional fee.

This group is for those who are looking to save money and be self reliant. Probably none of us would want to give up the conveniences and comforts we enjoy, BUT, learning some basic skills will help save money in daily life or at least enable you to care for your family in an emergency. Some people are rightly concerned about the ingredients in their food and chemicals in their personal products. Basic skills such as making your own laundry detergent and shampoo, bread making, canning, cheese ma …