Keeping to Your Grocery Budget

I keep a spreadsheet on my computer with my grocery list. A day or two prior to shopping day, I update the list. I aways keep the staples permanently listed... read more

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Start an "Urban Garden"

One way that could help cut down on grocery bills is to start an "urban garden." This growing trend is an easy one to join. Pick veggies that are hardy,... read more

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Wow! I'm a Cheapskate!

After reading your request and all the comments on how much to pay a babysitter, I feel like a real cheapskate. But I do really agree with the mom who... read more

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What's Your Number?

We teach our kids our home phone numbers as soon as they can count, but we often don't think about another important "number" in our lives. When asked this question,... read more

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Where is Your Money Going?

Do you know exactly where you spend every penny? Get a small spiral notebook and create pages with various spending categories such as food, clothing, transportation, entertainment, etc. Every time... read more

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It's All About the Bow

One time I commented to my neighbor about how cute her little girl was ALWAYS dressed. How did she do it? Her response: "It's all about the bow."

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Most Things We Know Already and Don't Apply

Americans spend an average of $6,111 per year on food, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Consumer Expenditure Survey. But with prices rising quickly, food is taking an increasingly... read more

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So You Want a Big House

For whatever reason, I've been sharing this story with several people as of late. I thought I'd also share it with you. It's great advice!

A friend of mine shared... read more

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Homemade Haircuts!

Cutting kids' hair can be fun! I just put a Popsicle in their hand and sit them in the kids' sink in the bathroom and they look in the mirror... read more

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Can't Get a Grease Stain Out?

Do you ever have a shirt go through the dryer only to notice there is a big "water" grease mark? Upon finding these marks, I cover them with liquid dawn... read more

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