Losing the ‘Poo

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UPDATE ::  Not all baking sodas are created equal. More info at the bottom. That’s right, I am no longer shampooing my hair.  I am sure you have heard about this since it seems to be all the rage. And I’m not gonna lie, I am LOVING it. I heard about this almost a year [...]

How To Cut Over $100 Out of Your Monthly Budget

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Photo credit Need some extra cash? No time to get another job? Sounds like it’s time to give up a few things. Some are realistic, some aren’t. Even choosing one or two things could save you $100 a month. Let’s start with the basics Stop getting your coffee at the local coffee shop Stop eating [...]

Do Your Towels Stink? Mine Don’t

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Nearly 2 years ago I bought towels on clearance at Target. Here’ s part of the post here :: So now my rant for why I am willing to buy cheap towels.  My towels always end up stinking.  Before when I had a top load washer I would add vinegar to take out that sour [...]

Menu Plan January 15-21

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I am trying to keep up with my menu plans because:: 1. It gives me future ideas 2. We all know it saves money 3. You can think through how to buy a special ingredient and use it up before it’s spoils and has to be thrown out. For instance Basil or last week I [...]

Menu Plan Monday November 14-19

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It’s been a while since I have put up a menu plan, but the truth is I do them all the time. Even if you have no desire to coupon to save money, you can still save a ton of money by meal planning. I have ruined my family. I love to cook and the [...]

It’s Time For “The Talk”

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It’s that time of year again, so bringing back a post from last year. We are fully into November now and we are coming up on Christmas quicker than you can say “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” If you are one of those families that buys for everyone, why don’t you approach the [...]

Entertaining on a Budget

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I had the Homecoming Dinner at our house for my daughters group. I was able to serve a very elegant dinner for not a lot of money. It saved all the kids money not having to go out to eat, but it also gave the girls less time in those high heel shoes that they [...]

10 Ways to Have an Organized “File by Pile” Method

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  I file by pile. It’s a sad truth. But, in my defense, I know where things are because I kind of have a system, or so I think. The best way to have an organized “File by Pile” method is to have them at least contained. Here are 10 ways to to contain those [...]

A Day of Savings

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I really love eating out and good food. So I am always looking for ways to save money so I can keep enjoying those things. Today was that day, a day of coupons and savings. After a crazy week I love to get up on Saturday morning, with my husband and head somewhere and drink [...]

8 Ways to Stay Within Your Budget

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Always struggling?  Here are 8 quick basic reminders for you. Know what your budget is – don’t laugh, some people have no idea Write down every penny you spend. Even if you only do this for a month or so, it gives you an idea of where the money is going. I tell you this [...]