It's been awhile since I've written a more "from the heart" type post here on my site. I've been trying for the most part to write more posts that I think people will find helpful - "how-to's" and things like that. However, one of the initial reasons for this site was for me to have a place to just ...
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Christmas Gifts for Family on a Budget 2022
What can you give your family for Christmas without breaking the bank? Here are my top cheap ideas for Christmas gifts for family on a budget! August is here, which - believe it or not - means that Christmas is practically right around the corner. (Why DOES the second half of the year always ...
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My Homeschool Morning Routine (with 4 kids)
A new school year is about to begin! Here's my homeschool morning routine with 4 kids and what you can do to make a successful morning routine of your own. With summer flying by, I've been doing some planning for our next homeschool year which will start up in just a couple weeks. Back when ...
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Budget Meal Prep: Ideas and Recipes You’ll Love
Let's talk budget meal prep today. Here's what you'll need, my best tips for meal prepping, plus cheap recipes for delicious meals you'll love! If you've been around here for long you know I like to talk about frugal living, especially frugal meal planning. Since I've written articles recently ...
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Easy Summer Meals on a Budget
Not sure what to feed your family this summer? Here are my favorite easy summer meals on a budget, plus 6 meals you can make for just $50! We are smack dab in the middle of summer here in Texas with the 10 day forecast predicting 100 degree+ weather for the next week and a half! With all this ...
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Indoor Activities for 18 Month Old Toddlers
How do you keep your toddler occupied when you're stuck indoors? Here are my favorite indoor activities for 18 month olds. Summer has officially arrived here in Texas, and with temps hitting 100 degrees multiple days a week we've been spending more time indoors. While I love the idea of an ...
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