Category Archives: Money Saving Tips

Homemade Laundry Soap–Updated Recipe

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Cheri

This week, I made a new batch of homemade laundry soap. Now, I know there are hundreds of recipes out there, and people have different opinions about ingredients and methods. I’ve tried a couple different recipes, but I’ve found that … Continue reading →

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DIY Climbing Wall

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Heidi
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I totally loved this idea at my friend’s house! They had built a wooden shed on the side of their house, and creatively crafted a climbing wall on the outside. Taking pieces of scrap wood, they cut them into any kind of shape, smoothed it out a bit and screwed them in. That’s it. Continue reading →

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Simplifying the Holidays

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Cheri

Christmas is my favorite holiday. As I’ve probably mentioned before, I start planning for Christmas on December 26th…a year in advance. For me, it is the thought that is the most important part of the gift, so I work most … Continue reading →

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Four Tricks to Save Time, Money, Energy, and Sanity

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Cheri

There seem to be 4 things that I never have enough of and always seem to be running out of: Time, Money, Energy, and Sanity. That’s why when I can stumble on tricks to save one or all of those … Continue reading →

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Online Computer Backup: Carbonite

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Cheri

I have been married for almost 8 years. In those 8 years, we have had 4 computer crashes. Four complete computer meltdowns. Where we’ve lost everything. The first time it happened, I had just returned from a study abroad in … Continue reading →

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DIY Backpack Tags

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Kerri
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Consider this DYI Backpack Tag as an alternative to writing your child’s name on the backpack with a permanent marker. Continue reading →

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And the Winner is…

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Cheri

Jenn M.! In response to “Why You?” she wrote “They’re brilliant and I want to try it!” While the results were completely random, thanks for thinking they’re brilliant! We know you will love them. Thank you for participating in our … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Solution to Baggy Pants

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Janae

Are you starting to pull out the fall clothes to get ready for school? If so, I’ve found a product you’ll want as a staple part of your kids’ ensembles. It’s become one of my “can’t live without” products. I … Continue reading →

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GIVEAWAY! Back to School Essentials: SqueeZurts

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Cheri

LIKE SqueeZurts on Facebook! It’s time for school, which means it is time for school lunches! This year, send a little fun (and a lot of nutrition) to school with your child with SqueeZurts: The ORIGINAL Reusable, Refillable Squeeze Snack … Continue reading →

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Free Babysitting

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Janae

Over the years I’ve found that one of my hardest challenges during the school year is finding babysitters during the day for my younger kids. My regular sitters are, of course, in school themselves and I feel bad always asking … Continue reading →

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