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“Let me just finish this row”
My twin pregnancy belly makes me waddle when I walk, makes me pee frequently and contributes to an all-over whole-body tired 24/7. Accordingly, I have had to scale back my activity level. Knitting is the perfect balance of repetitive calm and … Continue reading
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“Money, Money, Moneeey!, Moneeeeey!” – Simple Ways to Spend Less and Live Well
“Money, Money, Money, Moneeey! Moneeeey!” The song “For the Love of Money” by the O’Jays is on repeat in my head. If you want to see the YouTube video for the song click here. Have you seen the price of … Continue reading
Frugal Friday: Consider Reusable Christmas Bags Instead of Wrapping Paper
Have you ever thought about how much money you bag up each year after the kids tear open their gifts on Christmas morning? All that wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, and cardboard shirt boxes cost money to buy and … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas "Wrapping", Resuable cloth bags
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Frugal Friday: Enlist the kids to help out!
Need the clothes moved from the dryer to a basket? Need some leaves raked in the front yard? Does your garden need watering? Are you constantly tripping over duplos/legos that need to be picked up? Enlist your kids to help … Continue reading
Baby broccoli, and green onions galore!
Our fall turned winter garden is doing well. Comprised of just two 4′ by 4′ raised beds, it was a small but optimistic venture. Planted back before the fall, late August till the first week in Sept, we are just now finally … Continue reading
Frugal Friday: Guest Post by Ecological Babies on Cloth Diapers
Today I am proud to introduce a guest post by Claire Williamson from Ecological Babies. She is going to talk about cloth diapers, a subject for which I am very passionate. So take it away Claire…. $1500 is a lot … Continue reading
Frugal Friday: A Very Frugal Christmas
This year I intend to conserve our family’s monetary resources by having a very frugal Christmas. Here are some ways, in no particular order, that our family is saving money this holiday season 1. Use up what you already own. … Continue reading
Frugal Friday: NPR (National Public Radio) the Ultimate Frugal Habit
Can you believe it’s Frugal Friday again! Time flies so so fast. I always feel joyful after writing a Frugal Friday post because I like sharing ways to save money. I like hearing feedback from others, hearing that they read my blog and … Continue reading
Frugal Friday: Cheap (or Free) Evening Entertainment for Young Children
Ever find yourself out of ideas (and funds) of what to do with your young children in those 2 to 3 hours between dinner and bed time? The goal is to spend time together, and do a winding-down or relaxing … Continue reading
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Tagged coloring, entertain young kids, frugal friday
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Frugal Friday: A fast, frugal, fabulous freebie!
Frugal Friday: A fast, frugal, fabulous freebie! We have reached over 1,000 hits in a mere 8 weeks. I am stunned and amazed that folks take time out of their day to read Life of a Tally Mom. I am … Continue reading
