I don't share this type of post as much on here anymore as it seems to hearken back more to the blogs of the past (circa 2010) than the current purpose of this blog. BUT I find that I do enjoy reading other people's highlights, reflections and goals for the new year so I decided that I would go ...
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75 Frugal Family Friendly Dinner Ideas
Wondering what to make your family for dinner that's cheap and easy? Here are 75 frugal, family friendly dinner ideas that my family loves.
Do you ever sit down to do some meal planning and completely blank out? If so you're not alone. Despite the fact that I cook for my family almost every ...
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12 Tips to Save Money on Groceries During the Holidays
With the out-of-control inflation that's been going on, plus all the food needed for special celebrations at this time of year, is it even possible to save money on groceries during the holidays? I think it is! Here are my 12 best tips to save money on groceries - yes, even during the ...
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The Best Things to Buy on Facebook Marketplace to Save Money
Wondering what are the best things to buy on Facebook Marketplace to save money? Here are my favorite items to look for, plus my best tips for buying.
As a big proponent of frugal living, one of my favorite ways to save money is to buy used when I can. In the past few years Facebook Marketplace ...
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25 of the Best Christmas Books for Kids and Families
Is there anything better during the holidays than snuggling up and reading Christmas books to your kids? Here are 25 of the best Christmas books for your family to read!
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I love this time of year! Thanksgiving is coming up quickly and Christmas is ...
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10 Lessons I’ve Learned After 8 Years of Parenting
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 2023
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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