parenting • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 6th, 2013 | 1 Comment »
Raise your hand if the words "budget" or "finances" make you get a little shaky? If they do, you're not alone. Money is the cause of many a heartache, headache, and much marital strife, not to mention individual worry. When financial chaos ensues, it can consume conversations and…
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by Jen Tilley on January 2nd, 2013 | 2 Comments »
When Amy Clark and her husband found themselves in unexpected financial trouble right before the birth of their first child, they learned the importance of smart budgeting and making a little money go a long way.
In this Amy’s new book, The Good Life For Less, she offers up a…
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parenting • home management
by Jill Greenlaw on December 13th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Every year, I create a budget for holiday shopping. We have four children and as they get older, staying in budget is getting harder and harder. The items they want are not found in the toy aisle anymore if you get my drift. Not only do I typically buy…
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lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Jill Greenlaw on December 9th, 2012 | No Comments »
With the New Year quickly approaching, thoughts of getting financial fit are on my mind. New Years for me is all about setting goals, and doing a little better than the year before. My goal for 2013 is to save more money and spend less. It is never too late…
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parenting • home management
by Stacey Ilyse on August 5th, 2012 | 2 Comments »
When many people hear the word “frugal,” they think it means you need to live on a farm, milk your own cow, pick your own veggies, and sew your own clothes. I am FAR from that; I have a green thumb, don’t have TIME to sew, and I…
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