Feeling Summery

Our Staycation 2011

Post by Contributing Writer, Rachael

Summer is my FAVORITE season! You can tell because in the last year I have written several articles about some ideas for summer fun and budgeting including:

Planning the Perfect Staycation
Summer Jobs for Kids
Basic (and Free) Summer Fun

This year our summer will be different. In the last year

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The Amazing Uses for Egg Shells {Part 2}

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Post by Contributing Writer, Katie

Oh, egg shells, I just can’t get enough of them! They are so useful that I had to share some more tips on ways to use them. Not only are egg shells beneficial to your health but you can use them around the “homestead”, for

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Spring Change or Challenge?

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Post by Contributing Writer, Rachael

Here in the Midwest we have had the warmest end to winter and start to spring. We have already seen weather in the 80’s. All this nice weather has brought on spring fever in our house! I am ready to clean, garage sale, thrift

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Book Giveaway from Money Saving Mom!

Years ago, when we first started our journey of living frugally, I began reading Crystal’s blog at Money Saving Mom. After enjoying her helpful tips and encouragement for years, as well as getting to know her in person, I was thrilled when she published her new book!

The Money Saving Mom’s Budget compiles all of Crystals’ advice

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The Amazing Uses for Egg Shells

Post by Contributing Writer, Katie

Egg shells are one of those things usually end up in the the garbage. Well I’m here today to tell you to NEVER toss them away again! They are like gold! I am always trying to find ways to waste less and reuse what I already have. Egg shells fit

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Reflecting on the Gifts: A New Perspective

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Post by Contributing Writer, Rachael

Our family is about to make a big purchase; we are in need of a vehicle. In the midst of feeling a bit overwhelmed by our small budget and seemingly big need I decided I needed a new perspective. I took a deep breath, looked out our office window

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For the Love of Glass Jars

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Post by Contributing Writer, Katie

I love glass jars! There is such a simplistic beauty about them. They aren’t just for canning and preserving food. There are so many uses for them.

I start jumping up and down inside when I am given homemade goodness inside a little canning jar; I instantly start

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All You Need Is Love…

The Beatles famously sang “All you need is love, love, love is all you need.” While I am sure they had a different context for their words, I have been thinking about this in the context of my home life and budget.

All You Need is Love…

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We just welcomed a new baby into our

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Seeing Clearly: Encouraging Financial Words

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Have you ever seen an optical illusion like the one above? It can be a handprint or a lion running toward you. It just depends on how you are looking at it.

Looking at our finances is very much the same. You can see your financial state fearfully or

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Homemade Bulk Shopping Bags – Tutorial & Giveaway

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We’ve all become accustomed to bringing along our big grocery bags when we go shopping. It’s a great habit that slowly but surely has an impact on the waste we produce as food consumers!

Today we’ll take that reusable bag habit a step further and create small bags with built-in

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