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My Week: Gentle Leader and Thrifty Sneakers

Family Balance Sheet

Ruby isn’t a big fan of the new collar, but she LOVES her walks more, so it’s staying! And my oldest daughter got her first pair of Converse sneakers. And my oldest daughter got her first pair of Converse sneakers. They were also hardly worn and my daughter was thrilled. The sneakers cost me $2.50

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Celebrating Your Season

Family Balance Sheet

Although, maybe I was just oblivious to such conversations prior to when mommy brain took over. Our oldest daughter entered first grade. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. "It's the season I'm in right now" can be over-heard from a new mom, to a seasoned mom of teenagers, to an empty-nester. Everyone has a season.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

We had our daughters later in life and at a crucial time in our lives, I stopped our retirement contribution. Sitting down with my husband to discuss our situation was one of the hardest conversations I have ever had in our marriage, but I felt so much relief getting it off my chest. My husband and I had children later in life.

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It Is Time To Teach Our 5 Year Old About Money

Family Balance Sheet

When we got home, my daughter went to get her wallet. This was literally the first conversation we have had about money. I will buy it for you, but you're going to have to pay me back when we get home. Do you understand?", 5 yo : "OK!" Tears gone and her smile returns to her face. Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading.

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Army Wives Season Premiere & Exclusive Behind the Scenes Look

For the Mommas

So I know this isn’t coupons, but many of you already know I am a huge fan of Army Wives. For the Mommas got an exclusive “behind the scenes” look into this season through personal conversations with a few in the cast! So of course, I jumped at the chance to bring you this behind the scenes look at Army Wives.

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Army Wives Season 7 Premieres March 10–Don’t Miss All the New Drama!

Saving Cents With Sense

Saving Cents with Sense got an exclusive “behind the scenes” look into this season through personal conversations with a few in the cast! Wendy Davis (who returns to the role of Joan Burton) is the complete opposite of Joan: “I am such a pushover as a mom…Last night I told my daughter to go to bed at 8:30, and at 10 she was still awake!

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