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Frugal Family Fun: How to Take Your Kids Fall Camping on a Budget

Frugal Family Fun: How to Take Your Kids Fall Camping on a Budget

Shoestring budget ideas for fall camping emerged from the necessity of enjoying a hobby and affording it. Everything times five was expensive, and I knew that if I wanted to continue our fall camping adventures there would have to be a money compromise. Timing is also important. Buying camping gear out of season is the…

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Easy Family Picnic on a Shoestring

Family Picnic that is Low on Cost and High on Fun

We always do an end of the Summer Labor Day picnic. That for us marks the beginning of fall. Our family loves to go hiking, camping, swimming, and have picnics on a shoestring. As I look back over my younger years’ growing up, there are many memorable picnics. That is why I make sure we…

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Frugal Camp Cooking Made Simple

Frugal Camp Cooking Made Simple

Summer is our favorite time to camp. Camp cooking isn’t something I always look forward to because it is hot. In the fall, it feels good to have a fire. In the summer, not so much, We love to go for a weekend to relax and enjoy the primitive life. Camping is not always a…

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Wild and Cheap Summer Adventures with Boys on a Budget.

Wild and Cheap Summer Adventures for Boys on a Budget

Summer is not always expensive to have fun with boys. You migh have some cheap ways to have summer fun with boys. Every summer we participate in the summer reading program at the library.  I did it as a child and make sure that my children have the same opportunity.  Finding cheap ideas for summer…

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Homeschooling

How to Homeschool with Toddlers and Preschoolers

How to Homeschool with Toddlers and Preschoolers

I have homeschooled a high schooler with a kindergartener, preschooler, and toddler. As I look back at my busiest time it was still full of memories. I wouldn’t change anything about it. Add in must have subjects like Math and Language Arts. Next make sure to have read alouds daily after that to settle them…

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Our Homeschool Preschool Day

Our Homeschool Preschool Day

I know now in homeschool preschool the important lessons are one on one time at nap time. I have three boys’ still at home, but when they were younger trying to get focused time for homeschool preschool was difficult. Preschoolers’ enjoy time alone with mom. It is very important that they know mom values their…

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National Pumpkin Day Activities

National Pumpkin Day Activities on a Shoestring

Our family lives a simple, debt-free life on a single income. I homeschool and my husband has his own business. Fun doesn’t always have to come with a hefty price tag. Here is how we are having some fun this year on the “dedicated” national days’ on a shoestring. Cooking with Pumpkins on National Pumpkin…

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Ideas To Start School On Time

  I am privileged to be wrapping up our series by the blogging buddies on BACK TO SCHOOL helpful hints. Please visit the link below to follow the other posts in this series. Each year the first week of school is a little hectic.  Whether you homeschool like us, or attend public or private school. …

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Homemaking

Frugal Home Benefits of Natural Sunlight

Frugal Home Benefits of Utilizing Natural Sunlight

Each day as I do my morning routine, I am always happy to pick up our home with beautiful sunlight beaming in the windows. I see the cat laying on the top of the couch basking in the warmth of the sunlight, and envy her lazy day. My goal as a frugal home mom is…

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No Spend Challenge: Tips to Turn Clutter into Cash

No Spend Challenge: Tips on Turning Clutter into Cash

In the next part of our no spend challenge we are learning how to take our unwanted items and turn them into cash. Here are a few ways that I have turned clutter into cash. Clutter to me is defined as something I have bought but end up getting rid of for less than what…

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No spend challenge: Identifying Triggers

No Spend Challenge: Identify Spending Triggers

Everyone buys something and that is why I am in a no spend challenge. Not just for a day, week, or a month, but a whole year. Purchasing an item always has a reason behind it. Identifying what makes us spend money is important. I know when I was younger I spent money on clothes…

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Conquering Frugality: Fridge, Freezer, and Food Storage

Conquering Frugality: Fridge, Freezer and Food Storage

Conquering frugality to create a frugal home takes planning and effort. Having a food plan that involves stocking the pantry, filling the freezer and rotating the fridge saves money in the future. Fridge Organization: Use What You Have I don’t know how many times I have went to the store and bought more carrots, not…

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Lifestyle

5 Frugal Home Hacks to Save Money on Heating

This winter is supposed to be cold, so I am prepping with some frugal home hacks to save on heat. My pet peeve is to be cold. Nothing about the cold is my favorite thing, except for snow. I do like the snow and sledding, but not the cold. However I live in a colder…

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Fall Activities for Kids on a Shoestring

Fun Fall with Kids on a Shoestring Budget

Fall is a great time for fun and to slow down to enjoy the colors. Over the years we have adopted several fall activities for kids on a shoestring. Making memories is one of our favorite hobbies. As my children grow older the activities have changed, but some old ones remain. For instance, they still…

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Frugal Living Meets Home Buying: How to Get the Best Deal

Frugal home buying is a process of steps. Frugal home buying takes time, planning, budgeting, research, and a willingness to do some DIY projects. People who do not take the time to plan out the entire home buying purchase, or envisioning this home with them living there in the next 10 years will end up…

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Warm & Cozy: Winter Heat Solutions for a Frugal Home

Warm & Cozy: Winter Heat Solution for a Frugal Home

One of the best ways we have found to keep our frugal home comfortable in the winter is to install ceiling fans. Our home has approximately five ceiling fans. They really are a year round heating solution. In the summer I keep our living room fan on low, and it doesn’t create a huge wind…

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