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25 Totally Free Things To Do While Staying Home – Winter Edition!

25 Totally Free Things To Do While Staying Home – Winter Edition!

Unless we have plans with family, I usually stay home on the weekends or choose activities to do that will not cost me any money. I try to get my children to do the same, but they are not always feeling that. Especially my teens.Anyway, I always hear about how people don’t like to be cooped up in the house during the winter or that there is nothing to do at home during the winter. Personally, I love being home…

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A Vehicle Emergency Kit That Anyone Can Put Together

A Vehicle Emergency Kit That Anyone Can Put Together

Updated 5/23/25 In my opinion, there are some things that everyone should do. One is being prepared for anything, no matter where you are. Where do you spend a good deal of time? For me, that time is spent in or near my vehicle.I like to carry certain items in my vehicles. Some are standard and can be found in almost every car. Some are because of a life lesson I was taught (kids puking comes to mind!). Some are…

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Monday Update

Monday Update

Until next week, I will make no promises that I will be posting regularly. Now that I think about it, next week isn’t looking good either… maybe the week after that… anyhoo… What has been happening in the crazy busy life of this household? Only this: See the pretty girls ready for prom? That took a bit of work plus some creative complaining to have this come about. More about that another time. They both had a great time and…

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Teach Your Kids To Work and Survive in Life

Teach Your Kids To Work and Survive in Life

Would you like to hear what is wrong with our country right now?Most people expect to have their lives handed to them. They expect to have to work as little as possible and get the most money they can. They expect to have grand benefits without having to pay for them. They expect to graduate high school/college and automatically have a better standard of living than their parents. They want really nice things without having to save up for them…

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Frugal Tip Friday: An Idea For Birthday Gifts

Frugal Tip Friday: An Idea For Birthday Gifts

Ah, birthdays. The four times of the year I love and dread all at the same time. My babies are growing up and I love watching them grow and mature. I dread the birthday shopping. This last year, I started something new. Instead of a gift that could possibly end up in the giveaway box in a few years, I give them something they love. That they can consume. Without sharing with their siblings if they so desire. I give…

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Ball games have taken over my free time! (And how to save a little money going to the games!)

Ball games have taken over my free time! (And how to save a little money going to the games!)

Sorry about the lack of posts lately! My kids’ ball games have taken over my free time. What I have left over has gone to my garden and my house. I know, I know…I let it happen, but my kids love to play ball! Consequently, June is our most expensive month even beating out December. I have some ways to save money while going to all the games in the summer. Some may surprise and some may not! 1. Buy…

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