Looking back to when I was a kid, I am amazed sometimes that my parents were able to feed me as well as they did. We were well below the poverty line, but I do not remember a time when they took assistance until I was well into my teenage years. I never went hungry though and in fact, we often had ...
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DIY Reusable Menstrual Pads
It wasn't too long ago that my girls and I made the switch to reusable menstrual pads. I know. Not a topic anyone really wants to discuss, right? If you're looking to really save money though, making the switch for the ladies in your home is a great way to do it. However, cloth pads can be ...
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84 Money Saving Tips from World War 2
We call them the greatest generation for a reason. They walked through fire and came out standing stronger on the other side. But not only was that generation full of heroes, but it was full of men and women who were fantastic at saving money in ways we no longer think about. These days life is just ...
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Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe
I love mayo on ham sandwiches made with gluten free bread, but what I don't like is the cost of mayonnaise. I am pretty particular about the mayo I use and for the kind I prefer it can be as much as $5.00 per jar. That cost is just insane to me; especially when I can make a homemade mayonnaise ...
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How to Make Homemade Butter
Somewhere around a decade ago, I learned the magic that is using real butter in a recipe. Margarine may be cheaper in the store, but frankly; it is flavorless. I like food and therefore I like my food to have flavor. Butter is expensive though. Here in North Texas, it can top $5.98# if it's not on ...
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62 Fun (and Educational) Kids Activities for When They’re Stuck in the House
With a good portion of the country on stay at home orders, it's only natural that your kids are probably finding themselves bored. I think I speak for most parents when I say that bored kids can be a handful. Temper tantrums, whining and more can all pop up strongly when you have a bored child. ...
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75 Foods You Can Freeze
Have you ever gone to the grocery store only to pass up on a deal because you weren't sure you could store the item before it spoiled? If so, you're not alone. Quite a few people do. A lot of those items you're passing up on though are deals you should be grabbing then taking home to your freezer! ...
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How to Survive with No Income
With current events being what they are, a huge amount of people are suddenly facing a life with little to no income for an unforeseeable period of time. I don't think I need to tell you how dangerous this could be to families all around not only the United States, but the world. Learning how to ...
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How to Build a Food Supply for a Pandemic on a Budget
So it's official. As of March 10, 2020 the world is officially in the grips of a new pandemic. Are you finding yourself panicking? If you are; stop. Breathe. Now is not the time for you to panic; it's the time for you to slow down and learn how to prepare for a pandemic. One of the biggest things ...
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The Only 10 Things You Need for a Baby
Having a new baby can be a super exciting moment for parents, but as I'm sure you know it can also be a terrifying time as well. The preparations that new parents have to make are stressful, worrisome and expensive things that you will ever make in your entire life. This is especially true if you're ...
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