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On a Budget

Quick and Frugal Dinner Ideas
Posted Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 3:00pm

Our family tends to be very busy during the school year between church, choir and various sport activities. No matter how busy w... Read More »

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Emergency Proof Your Pantry
Posted Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 3:00pm

Many people prepare for an emergency by protecting the things they own, so that if something does happen, their items can, for... Read More »

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Frugal Birthday Parties for Kids
Posted Sunday, October 2, 2011 - 9:06pm

The first five years of my parenting career were spent in the heart of the "OC" in Southern California. During that time, my dau... Read More »

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Budget-Friendly Halloween Decorating & Party Ideas
Posted Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 10:40am

Here’s an easy “how-to” guide for decorating for Halloween and hosting a pre/post trick or treating party without blowing... Read More »

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Post Back-to-School Shopping
Posted Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 7:00pm

The dust is already settling on the new books and backpacks with school well underway. But don't miss the chance to score a few... Read More »

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Broke But Need To Host Your Child's Birthday Bash?
Posted Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 1:16pm

This summer, I got a serious wake up call about how many families in our country are being beaten down by this economy. The burn... Read More »

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Trimming the Budget
Posted Monday, September 19, 2011 - 9:55am

Quite recently, my husband and I achieved a major goal. Three years after paying off our final credit card bill, we paid the las... Read More »

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Bring Your Summer Clothes Into Fall
Posted Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 9:17pm

It’s not just those blue skies and sun shiny days that we will miss about summer. It’s those floral and flirty dresses and... Read More »

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5 Ways to Prepare for the Holidays Now
Posted Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 7:00pm

I can hear you groaning. September is barely underway, and I am bugging you about the holidays. Every year as December approache... Read More »

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Packing a School Lunch Your Kids Will Eat
Posted Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 1:21am

I view making lunch for kids as an art form. It takes skill and patience to pack up lunch boxes full of healthy and frugal ingre... Read More »

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