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10 Money Saving Hacks For A Happier (And Cheaper) Holidays!

10 Money Saving Hacks For A Happier (And Cheaper) Holidays!

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In 10 Money Saving Tips for a Frugal Holidays, I focused on how to save money on gifts and stockings. Those tips have saved people a lot of money since the post was published. However, during the holidays, saving money on gifts is not the only way to save money! During the holidays, normally frugal people can even go crazy and spend money that they know better than to spend! Something about the holiday spirit makes people throw out their…

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Homemade Chili – A Winter’s Delight!

Homemade Chili – A Winter’s Delight!

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Chili is probably one of our favorite soups/stews at our house. Everyone loves it except for my son who doesn’t love beans, but loves the rest of it! My daughters make it at their college apartment  for themselves and their friends. This goes over very well for crowds. We make this a lot in the winter!The original recipe was my mom’s recipe. However, I couldn’t leave well enough alone. She doesn’t blame me. She messes with recipes too! This recipe is…

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Is Prepping Dead?

Is Prepping Dead?

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A lot of news I have been seeing lately is about how we do not need to worry about anything since the new president-elect is going to smooth away our problems. According to many sources, prepping should be on a decline because many of the issues facing us will be gone soon.Do you all really believe that?Do you believe that prepping is dead or on a decline?Please tell me you don’t believe that our problems are solved. Please tell me…

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What Does Your Prepper Want For Christmas? This Prepper’s Top 10 Christmas Wishlist!

What Does Your Prepper Want For Christmas? This Prepper’s Top 10 Christmas Wishlist!

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Christmas is a hard time for me. People ask me what I want for Christmas and I have a tough time telling them what I want! Of course, I have an Amazon wishlist and a mental wishlist. However, I still am not sure what to tell my loved ones what I want. Then there is also the small problem of me telling them some of the things I want, but they won’t buy them anyway! Anyhoo… The special prepper in…

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Frugal Update for Nov. 17th Vlog – Check it out today!

Frugal Update for Nov. 17th Vlog – Check it out today!

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Last night, I posted a video on what we have been up to. I am giving you all an update on the frugal happenings of my life. I am talking about the deer I hit, the damages, and costs. I am also talking about selling things, cold lunches, and other ways we are saving money! What have you all been doing to save money? Thanks for watching,Erica

Birth and Baby Preparedness: 20 Things You Need To Have!

Birth and Baby Preparedness: 20 Things You Need To Have!

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Getting ready for a baby can be difficult in normal circumstances. Add in a crisis or a disaster and you have to be even more ready! Even if you don’t have a baby in the house, I recommend having a basic birth kit and a baby kit just in case. You never know who could be coming over or stranded at your home and will need these items!Most of this list is very basic. I recommend keeping if not all,…

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