5 Ways to Save On Summer Fun

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Summer time doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg to head out of town or even a day trip.  Planning a little bit of fun time for your kids is easy to do and gives you a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of it all.   Here are (Continue Reading…);

Organic Chemical Free Gardening

Organic Chemical Free Gardening

Organic Chemical Free Gardening is really easier than you think it is.  Each year thousands of chemicals are poured into the environment as well as water being wasted as well.  With a few changes in our gardening practice we can implement these tricks and save the gardens and help the planet at the same time. (Continue Reading…);

Unique Ideas to Save Money on Groceries

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Saving on your grocery bill is an easier task than you think.  Just do a few things and watch your bill shrink week after week.  Shop from a list, don’t shop hungrry, buy what’s in season and clip those coupons.  Those are some tried and true ways to shave some money off of your bill (Continue Reading…);

How to Save Money on Fitness

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Monthly memberships can put a strain on anyone’s finances but cutting back expenses doesn’t have to mean no exercising. Because exercising is a healthy activity it is good to try to stay active and save money on fitness at the same time.   One of the simplest forms of exercise doesn’t have to cost you (Continue Reading…);

Nature: The Best Playground Ever

Nature The Best Playground Ever

Summer is upon us and that means we will have kids saying “I’m bored”, “There is nothing to do” and countless other complaints.  But one of the cheapest and the best playground ever is nature.  Nature is a great way to keep young minds and bodies active.  Free play time is one of the best (Continue Reading…);

Healthy Eating Tips

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Weight loss isn’t just about weight loss it is about getting moving as well as eating healthier.  It doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg to do so though, you just have to shop smarter.  Losing weight and eating healthy is a lifestyle change and one that will take some time to (Continue Reading…);

Save on Utility Bills with these tips

hot water heater

I’m always looking for ways to save on utility bills every month.  Utility bills are dreaded payments we all have to pay, but you can save money and not have to sit in the dark. Here are a few tips to save on utility bills. #1 Turn down the temperature on  your hot water heater. (Continue Reading…);

Batch Cooking and Freezing: Saves Dollars and Makes Sense

batch cooking and freezing

Batch Cooking and Freezing involves buying foods in bulk, separating them into smaller portions, and freezing them for later consumption. Not only does this process save you loads of time, it also saves you money as well. Just make sure you are buying in bulk, storing your food individually and planning your meals ahead and (Continue Reading…);

How to Save Money in Small Increments

Save Money

You may think it is impossible to save money by doing it in small increments, but with just a few tips you can be on your way to saving success.  Here are the top 5 things we do to save money in our household. Save your change.  Any change you get put it in a jar or (Continue Reading…);

Fleas a Pesky Problem

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Fleas are a really pesky problem! Since Spring has sprung and we know the little critters are going to be coming out in full force. It is time to put a damper on the fleas and help protect our four legged friends from these pesky creatures.  Keeping fleas at bay is as easy as one, two, (Continue Reading…);

Reuse Bottles | Ways to Recycle

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Do you reuse bottles? Did you know that bottles is something you can reuse to help the environment by saving room in our landfills.  Plastic bottles are super handy to have but as Americans we use 28 Billion Plastic bottles each year and only 25% are recycled.  That’s a lot of plastic just sitting in (Continue Reading…);

Free Summer Reading Programs 2013

Summer Reading Programs

We have a collection of Free Summer Reading Programs for 2013 for you! Summer is upon us and it won’t be long before we here the kids saying, “I’m bored”.  Keep them busy this summer with these FREE Summer Reading programs.  Students who read over the summer don’t loose information as much as though who (Continue Reading…);

Thrift Shop Shopping Tips!

Thrift Shop, Thrift Shop Shopping Tips

Thrift Shop shopping helps you save! Frugal living doesn’t mean you are cheap or to poor to afford name brand clothes, it just means you look for the best deal to save your money and make it last longer.  Thrift shops are an invaluable resource that helps my family save hundreds of dollars each month (Continue Reading…);

Reuse Household Items in Unusual Ways

Reuse Household Items, Soaker Hose

There is no reason to throw out items that you can reuse. Sometimes, you just have to get creative and reuse household items! There are countless ways to reuse some of our everyday items to extend their life and save you big bucks in the process. One of my favorite things to do with the (Continue Reading…);