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The one-week spending freeze and 7 other budget ideas
There we were, toting the kids in our wagon, rolling, rolling toward that debt-free pasture in our dreams. Ya! We got stuck in the mud. Sorry, Oregon Trail flashback. Although it would be more likely...
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Money madness: debt be gone!
Debt, be gone. That’s the goal. At the beginning of the summer I “suggested” to Mark, my husband, a teacher, this: You should really get a summer job. Per usual, we were in the midst of a huge...
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Monday money madness: Batten down the hatches, it’s childcare season!
We had our fun in July. My family got out and explored the world, ie, the Southern plains. Ma & Pa drank the good beer and even pulled off a few nice nights out. Fun’s over, kids! It’s childcare...
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7 ways to knock out back-to-school shopping for $150 or less a kid. Supplies,...
Last week I gave Laila a back-to-school budget of $150 and vowed not to exceed it. That’s harder than it sounds. Shiny, pretty back-to-school things are everywhere. A few increments of $20 or $30 and...
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The little green truck
I took a break from everything to spend time with family and just sort of rejuvenate in these last few weeks. I needed a rest of mind, body and soul. HA! I mean, sort of, this break happened. It...
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C-ya, slummy, and 5 other matters of madness and cash
Oh hey yah, it’s been a while since I wrote about cash. Let’s see…During the month of September we were like a germ bag circus. The month of October, we had an opportunity to move away from slummy the...
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Don’t bust your budget: Save for these 5 oft-overlooked expenses
After making some good gains in the past year paying off several thousand dollars in medical debt and other bills, and learning to adjust for the high price of childcare, Mark and I were — again — back...
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Eli, media mogul
you crazy momsMy pal Rachel Calderon over at News9 featured Eli being adorable and cute, along with a story about stuff we’re doing to plan and save. But srsly I look at the video and I just keep...
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Disney’s on a stick, soup’s in the oven
Saving to pay off debt is incredibly fun, said no one ever. I need a carrot, and that carrot is the Magic Kingdom. I will increase savings overall, yes, but part of that goal entails getting my kids to...
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6 Aldi experiences, demystified
Aldi is a no-frills grocer that lacks the perks Americans are used to. You will not find glistening towers of intricately interlacing vegetables. You will find utilitarian stacks of boxes and bags...
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The struggle is real. Get a grip.
I’ve haven’t been up for writing about our efforts to save in the face of chronic disease lately. Why?Get a grip We can’t save @#$%. It’s one thing to write about success getting out of the struggle,...
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The dollar store is your friend: 5 reasons why
Whether you are frugal by necessity or just cheap, the dollar store is not to be overlooked. Here are my five favorite dollar store finds as of late: 1. Helium balloons A buck a pop, ya can’t beat it....
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Frugal lady, budget beauty: 3 skin products I love right now
Pale and freckled creature that I am, I’ve been slathering on moisturizer with SPF since the mid-1990s tanning bed heyday. I’m not sure how I managed to care about skin at a time no one else seemed to....
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Monday money madness: Batten down the hatches, it’s childcare season!
We had our fun in July. My family got out and explored the world, ie, the Southern plains. Ma & Pa drank the good beer and even pulled off a few nice nights out. Fun’s over, kids! It’s childcare...
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