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20 Tips For Surviving Winter in the Midwest (or Anywhere!)

20 Tips For Surviving Winter in the Midwest (or Anywhere!)

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Winter can be brutal in the Midwest. The wind blows like crazy, the temperature drops with only an overnight notice, and the snow can really mess things up! For example, this is today’s and this weekend’s forecast: Just lovely, eh?However, I am here to help you stay warm, dry, and hopefully safe. Winter can catch people off guard. They aren’t dressed properly, do not have the right gear with them, and can totally underestimate how cold they can get. Some people…

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16 Ways To Stay Warm This Winter & Not Have To Crank Up The Thermostat

16 Ways To Stay Warm This Winter & Not Have To Crank Up The Thermostat

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Winter is barreling down the tracks as we speak! Since it always promises to be a cold winter here in the Midwest, I thought I would share some tips and tricks to stay warm this winter and not have to crank up that thermostat! Saving money is more important than ever now so if you can find ways to keep the bills low, you can save even more money! Before you start these tips though, you and your family need…

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Want to Save Money? Turn Down The Thermostat!

Want to Save Money? Turn Down The Thermostat!

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We all like to be warm in the winter. Some people like a cooler house and some people like a warmer house. I like a warmer house, but my budget does not like a warmer house. So I try to keep the thermostat set to 66-68 degrees.  Two weeks ago, however, I caved. It was so cold! My house was freezing so I turned it up to 70 degrees. Being that high took the edge off of the chilly. This…

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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!

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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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