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Adult Children Living at Home – 5 Reasons to Live with your Parents Longer

admin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:15:56 +0000

Dude, you still live with your parents? This phrase is uttered time and time again those who live their own and can’t understand why anybody would continue to stay in their parents’ home. Although there is nothing wrong with moving out, don’t overlook the benefits of living with your folks a little longer. If your [...]

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6 Tips for Finding a Good Mechanic Who Won’t Break the Bank

Christine — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:00:51 +0000

Finding a mechanic that you can rely on isn’t easy. While there are undoubtedly some great mechanics out there, knowing who to trust can be difficult, and making the wrong decision can be costly. Here are 6 tips for not getting stung when you need a mechanic: 1. Stay Local When deciding where to take [...]

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Christmas on a Budget

Christine — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:38:21 +0000

The holiday season has officially begun with the hustle and bustle of retail shopping, pulling the boxes of decorations from the garage, and families planning their seasonal meals (now if California would just drop below 78° so I could light the fireplace). But are you nervous about spending money during the holidays? Well, if so, [...]

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10 Thrift Store Halloween Costume Ideas

Christine — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:00:12 +0000

The official countdown to Halloween has begun! With parties and trick-or-treating around the corner, its time to find that original costume, and what a better place than your local thrift store? It’s amazing what you can find at the thrift stores during Halloween. Many stores, like the Salvation Army and Goodwill stores set up an [...]

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Wild Rice with Butternut Squash, Cranberry, and Pecans

Christine — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:11:32 +0000

A vegan inspired “stuffing” for Thanksgiving (or anytime of the year). It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about mindful eating, sharing recipes, and pretending I can cook. Oh ya, pretending I can take food pictures, too. And if you are vegan – you’ll be happy to know this recipe is 100% vegan. This is my [...]

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Frugal New Parents – What to Buy For a New Baby

Guest Post — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:27:08 +0000

Prospective and new parents often rush out to buy everything that a baby could possibly want or need even though this isn’t practical if you’re on a budget. Even if this isn’t the case for you, things that you buy still may not ever be used and can turn out to be a big waste [...]

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Keeping your Pet Safe with Spot-on Flea & Tick Control

Christine — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:53:14 +0000

I tried so hard for it not to happen. And many years I have been successful, but I just couldn’t keep them away this time. The fleas are popping up around around house. DRATS! When you have a household furry friend there are many preventive measures you can take to keep the fleas away. The [...]

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Private School: Worth Your Money?

Christine — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:03:26 +0000

A guest post by Trish of Simple in France. Would you pay $8,000 a year to send your child to private school? According to the Council for American Private Education (http://www.capenet.org/facts.html), that’s the average tuition at a K-8 private school. Assuming tuition doesn’t go up during your child’s schooling, you’re looking at an average of [...]

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Earth Day: Camping is Fun

Christine — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:03:57 +0000

Happy Earth Day 2010! Earth Day started as a grassroots movement in 60′s (yes, the hippie era) to bring awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment; it was brought about as an effort to protect the environment. But to me, Earth Day earmarks the beginning of camping season. I LOVE camping! I think it is [...]

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Menu Plan Monday: Personal Pantry Challenge

Christine — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:20:52 +0000

As we get ready for out trip, it is my intention to use up what’s in our cupboards and fridge. There by saving money and using stuff up before it goes bad. Saving money means more money towards spending on our trip. My last two weeks have been living pretty frugal. And I am okay [...]

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