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Goals for the last week in April
Last week was a fun and crazy time. My husband took littlest to work while I belatedly celebrated my birthday by attending a painting class and lunching with my mother. Please go easy and don’t...
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Goals for the last week in May
A friend had a good idea pertaining to this crazy-busy ending of school: to simply write “remember May” on September’s calendar page. I’m in. We may be attempting to literally do it all this month....
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Goals for the 1st Week in June
We are on the last week of soccer, with just one intense tournament weekend to endure with children in tow, husband at work. I am used to my husband’s working two jobs (and others assuming I am a...
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Loving the Debt Snowball
Ten years ago, we gave up the highest of our two incomes so that I could be a full-time mother. To prepare, all debts except the mortgage were paid off and a small emergency fund was built up using my...
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50% off Citrus Lane
Sign up for a monthly subscription to Citrus Lane and receive a Surprise Box of products for your child at half price. Only new, first-time Citrus Lane subscribers who start a monthly subscription are...
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Why we love the Bookmobile
Living in a rural area means driving 20 minutes to nearly anything, including a library, which can be a real problem considering that our public library system does not offer online book renewals....
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We may be staying on the porch, but we’re still on a mission!
We planned this mission project one year ago. Yes, sometimes our numerous big ideas get put on the back burner, but this one was so meaningful that we had to bring it out for Make Something Monday...
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The Slow Down Challenge: Down with Multitasking
Reading through today’s challenge, I had to laugh each time I was distracted. Because, the Slow Down Challenge of today is to avoid distraction. As Jeff states, “Staying productive is good. But...
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Favorite Gifts by Age: What to Give Toddlers
I get pretty excited about gift-giving, perhaps a little too excited this time of year! However, the times I cannot think of the right gift bring on a little stress. The best remedy for that is to...
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Favorite Gifts for Ages 5-10
I get pretty excited about gift-giving, perhaps a little too excited this time of year! However, the times I cannot think of the right gift bring on a little stress. The best remedy for that is to...
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More Favorite Gifts for Children Ages 5-10
I get pretty excited about gift-giving, perhaps a little too excited this time of year! However, the times I cannot think of the right gift bring on a little stress. The best remedy for that is to...
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Last minute gifts on a low (or no) budget
A few more people to gift but the budget just won’t give? Here are a few ideas for last-minute gifts on a low or completely spent budget: Handkerchiefs: sheets too torn to use as-is can make the...
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Last minute [easy and quick] food gift ideas
A few more people to gift but the budget (or clock) just won’t give? Here are a few ideas for last-minute food gifts on a low or completely spent budget: Hot chocolate mix and marshmallows: by...
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New printable coupons
(This is a manufacturer coupon and can be used at any retailer that accepts manufacturer coupons.) COUPONS.COM $1.00 off Sparkle 6 count Regular Roll or Larger $2.00 off TWO Pantene Damage Detox...
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Saying “yes” for a day
Valentine’s Day was a turning point. My plan was to neither nag, fuss, nor complain for just one day. A mighty task indeed, seeing as how arguments, injuries, and crumbs, dirty socks, paper scraps,...
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5 Ways We Saved This Week: bulk foods, ebay, a birthday, and more
1. Planned our mortgage “attack” using this calculator from DaveRamsey.com. If we start our planned extra payment of $550 per month in April, we will save a whopping $61,000 and have the mortgage...
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Gardening for free (or almost) – Part 2
Gardening for free or on the cheap is not a new idea- in fact, this is how our ancestors grew everything! Even if you feel you do not have a green thumb or anything close to it, I encourage you to...
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5 Ways We Saved This Week: thrift stores, travel foods, and more
1. Made my own makeup remover using this easy recipe to refill the container from what is likely the last store-bought remover. 2. Shopped Goodwill (but we call it “the boutique“) for leather Nike...
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5 Ways We Saved This Week: DIY, shopping, and energy
1. After a hefty quote from a leading company, father and son correctly installed an underground fence with advanced technology for our dogs. Unfortunately, and quite ironically, this little guy...
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