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A Single Parent Needs These 10 Things!

A Single Parent Needs These 10 Things!

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Some people are single parents right away. Some people become single parents after being married for a while then becoming divorced or widowed. Either way you become a single parent, you have to make big adjustments. You need certain things in your single parent arsenal to be a better one. Because, let’s face it, being one isn’t easy. Some days go really well. Some days go really bad. An unexpected bill, a misbehaving child, a broken washer, or that phone call…

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October Monthly Meal Plan – A First In My World!

October Monthly Meal Plan – A First In My World!

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In junction with my once a month shopping trip to the grocery store, I needed to work out a month of meals to make. This was actually pretty easy for me because we have a lot of the same meals from month to month. I usually try 2-3 new meals a month as well, but I don’t always get it done.From October 8th, when we went grocery shopping, this what I have made so far:Thursday: Frugal Refrigerator Clean-out FrittataFriday: Slow…

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Frugal Refrigerator Clean-out Frittata

Frugal Refrigerator Clean-out Frittata

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So when you have a lot of eggs that need to be used up, some vegetables in the fridge that needs to be used up, and need a quick meal, what do you do? You make Fritatta! I love frittata. I love saying the word frittata. So much fun! Below is a couple days worth of eggs. While I sell them or send home with the college kids some of the extras, we still have to step up and eat…

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Do You Want To Join The Once A Month Shopping Challenge?

Do You Want To Join The Once A Month Shopping Challenge?

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Do you want to save money? Do you want to shop at the store less?I know I do! I used to shop only once a month for groceries and I have fallen off the wagon. Sad, but true.However, my friend Daisy at The Organic Prepper has issued a Once A Month Shopping Challenge! She is challenging fellow bloggers and readers to only shop once a month for the next six months with a little leeway for the holidays. Check her…

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The Survival Savvy Family: A Book Review

The Survival Savvy Family: A Book Review

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I just got done reading The Survival Savvy Family by Julie Sczerbinski. Julie is a fellow blogger that asked for others, including me, to review her book. I love her blog, Home Ready Home, and thought she would write a pretty good book. I was wrong. This book isn’t just pretty good. This book is fantastic! If you want to get your family prepared and ready for survival, this book is it!  Julie covers critical survival and preparedness topics such…

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12 Must-Do Homesteading Tasks For The Fall

12 Must-Do Homesteading Tasks For The Fall

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Fall has come and now it is time to get those projects done! Time to button up the homestead, secure the buildings, and make sure all the peoples and animals are going to be warm and safe for the winter.This could be the time for panic or you can just simply do what you can do in the time that you have. I choose the second one. I know I have at least one good month left to do what…

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