Growing up in a family of 15 (yes, I'm one of 13 kids), I learned firsthand what it means to live frugally—and creatively! My parents mastered the art of stretching a dollar without making us feel like we were going without. Today, I’m sharing some practical and budget-friendly tips inspired by my ...
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15 Frugal Living Lessons I Learned Growing Up in a Big Family
$100 Aldi Grocery Haul: Essentials Stock Up On a Budget
If you needed to stock your fridge and pantry with only $100, what would you get? Here are all the grocery essentials I stocked up on recently at Aldi for less than $100.
If you had exactly $100 to spend and zero food at home... what would you buy?
That was the challenge I gave myself: a ...
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Groceries for Under $100 a Week – Budget Family Meal Plan
With the high grocery prices the past few years, many families are wondering: Is it even possible to feed a household for under $100 a week anymore? The good news is—yes, it is!
With careful planning and smart grocery shopping it's definitely still possible to spend less than $100 a week at the ...
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$50 Walmart Budget Meal Plan with Grocery List
Looking to cut back on your grocery spending? Try this $50 Walmart budget meal plan and grocery list and feed your family well for less!
The recent inflation has made it tough to feed your family on a budget, but it's still possible with a little extra planning. Today I've done that planning for ...
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2 Weeks of Easy Family Meals For $140 or Less
Need to cut back on your grocery spending? Today I have another two week grocery list and meal plan for your family – and this one is two weeks of EASY MEALS for $140 or less!
Note: This article was originally published in August of 2020. All the grocery list prices have been updated as of ...
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Best Books for 4th Grade Boys (That They’ll Love!)
If you want to help your 8-9 year old son love reading, check out this list of the best books for 4th grade boys.
How do you inspire a love of reading in your boys? How do you turn a reluctant reader into an avid reader?
Although lots could be written in answer to the above questions, I ...
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My 10 Favorite Family Friendly Soups for Cold Weather
There's nothing like a comforting bowl of soup when it's cold outside. Here are 10 of my family's favorite soups for cold weather.
It's that time of year again . . . that's right, soup weather is here!
Now don't get me wrong, I make and enjoy soup throughout the year, but it's never tastes ...
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5 Easy Family Weeknight Dinners for $45 in 2025
Looking for some easy weeknight meal ideas? Here are 5 cheap and easy family week night dinners that you can make for only $45.
Today I'm back with a new easy meal plan. If you're looking for some easy meals to throw together for your family for cheap, you're in the right place! The ingredients ...
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Easy Poppyseed Chicken Over Egg Noodles
Searching for an easy dinner that the whole family will enjoy? This recipe for easy poppyseed chicken over egg noodles is sure to be a new favorite!
Poppyseed chicken is a famous recipe in my family. Growing up, someone brought us poppyseed chicken after one of my siblings was born and after ...
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