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DECEMBER 20, 2011

I buy two gingerbread house kits; one for each daughter. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Baking the house components seems like a lot of work to me, especially when the kits are heavily promoted between Thanksgiving and Christmas at the craft stores. Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading.

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Thanksgiving Daughter Entertainment Christmas 127

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JUNE 21, 2014

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. As usual, I found some great deals.

Thrifty 100

Thrifty Thrift Stores Daughter Adidas 100

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

My oldest daughter has started to sit down with me weekly and plan our menu. My other daughter, however, just looks at something and decides she doesn’t like it and will not eat it. This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: My daughter asked for New England Clam Chowder. She has always been a really good eater.

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

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MARCH 18, 2013

My oldest daughter requested Chocolate Chip pancakes recently for breakfast and who am I to deny my sweet daughter chocolate chips for breakfast. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Pin this Recipe. Of course, I let her know that it was a special treat and won't happen often. Print recipe for Chocolate Chip Pancakes.

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Pancakes Chocolate Daughter Breakfast 100

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MARCH 22, 2012

Did I tell you that I have two daughters? become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Do you feel my pain? We have one full bathroom for the four of us to share. There are moments when the room feels like the size of a postage stamp. I'm not looking forward to their teen years. Thanks for reading. become a Twitter follower.

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Cleaning Daughter Fans Free 138

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MAY 16, 2011

My daughter even ate the leftovers for breakfast. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook become a Twitter follower. These muffins make a hearty lunch or snack.

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Leftovers Cooking Daughter Homemade 138

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DECEMBER 9, 2012

My oldest daughter is at our church rehearsing for the children's musical that they will be performing next week and I have some free time before I need to pick her up. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Day 7 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun ~. Attend Christmas Programs at Church. Let us know in the comments.

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Christmas Frugal Holiday Music 100

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

She is so excited that my former grump-a-lump, I-hate-mornings daughter wakes up to a 7am alarm, gets dressed, brushes her hair, makes her bed, eats breakfast, and brushes her teeth without any nagging. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Let us know how you are handling it in the comments. Thanks for reading.

Kids and Family 159

Kids and Family Zoo Daughter Activism 159

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JUNE 4, 2015

We had our daughters later in life and at a crucial time in our lives, I stopped our retirement contribution. My husband and I will be 68 & 60, respectively, when our youngest daughter graduates from college, leaving us with little time free from child-rearing costs to save for retirement.

Goals 100

Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

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JANUARY 14, 2011

daughter's school was still canceled. She needed and wanted her mama and I realized that I needed to get over my anxiety that nothing was going to get done and just be in the moment comforting my daughter. We had a snow day on Wednesday. And while it was fairly mild compared to last year's Snowpocalypse.my

Daughter 100

Daughter Debt Personal Finance Finance 100

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

My husband is not a big fan, so I plan this easy dinner at least once a week or every other week. Friday: My youngest daughter’s elementary school is having a back-to-school potluck picnic. This Week’s Dinners: Sunday: My husband treated us to a dinner at our favorite wing place. Tuesday: Taco Tuesday!! Garden Salad.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Our oldest daughter entered first grade. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. I was nursing a babe, had two kids in diapers, and prayed I didn't smell of breast milk when my husband came home from work. Out of nowhere, September 2012 arrived. Like a bang. Tell us about it in the comments. Thanks for reading.

Kids and Family 174

Kids and Family Lunch Lunches Mom 174

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DECEMBER 17, 2012

I left the decision up to my daughter, because I couldn't decide. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. There are many varieties to choose from: Herhey's Special Dark Creme Pie, Key Lime Pie, Boston Cream Pie, Hershey's Creme Pie, Reese's Creme Pie, Strawberry Creme Pie, Turtle Pie, Cookies and Creme Pie, and Georgia Pecan Pie.

Desserts 100

Desserts Holiday Georgia Hersheys 100

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MARCH 19, 2012

So the counters are usually a bit cluttered, but I sweep the floor daily and I mop it once a week (more if my youngest daughter drops a brand new 32 oz container of organic yogurt that she tried to get for herself). become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. I like to think that my kitchen always looks ' lived in '. Thanks for reading.

Cleaning 147

Cleaning Kitchen Refrigerators Newspaper 147

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DECEMBER 2, 2015

This idea came to me from my daughter’s preschool teacher many years ago. For example, a few years ago, a second grade teacher was a big Green Bay Packers fan, so we went to Wegmans where they have M&M dispensers in every color imaginable. New Books for the Classroom. We attached a gift card to her favorite restaurant.

Thankful 100

Thankful Holiday Recession Student 100

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AUGUST 31, 2011

Our oldest daughter starts Kindergarten and my youngest starts her first year of preschool, so in other words, our mornings are about to get hectic. A jet airplane could be taking off right outside my oldest daughter's bedroom and she would still be snoring away. This is our family's final week of summer. Thanks for reading.

Kids and Family 127

Kids and Family Daughter Backyard Family 127

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JANUARY 19, 2011

I had to chuckle when I saw my training calendar from 2004, the year before our first daughter was born. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: through your RSS Feed have updates sent to your email , become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook become a Twitter follower. Let us know in the comments.

Office 159

Office Organic Organization Friends And Family Sale 159

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JANUARY 18, 2011

Around the time our second daughter was born, I found myself so overwhelmed and distracted that I missed paying the rent for our business office. I also got severely behind on some Quickbooks work for our business. How do prevent those regular, yet important, tasks from slipping through the cracks?

Rent 127

Rent Office Simple Daughter 127

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APRIL 18, 2011

I didn't sleep well that night, certain that my daughter was going to wake up screaming because she would be unable to open her eyes. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: through your RSS Feed have updates sent to your email , become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook become a Twitter follower.

Healthy Inexpensive 147

Healthy Inexpensive Inexpensive Breakfast Milk 147

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MAY 4, 2011

Normally I don't shop at more than one store per week, but I checked out the bread/bakery outlet near my daughter's school and I was very pleased. Aside from the occasional sale, I cringed every time I bought them too. I found the non-HFCS loaves of 100% whole wheat bread marked at $1.50. That is about $2.50 less than my grocery store.

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Bread Expiration Date Saving Clothes 127

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Major Category: Education - I keep a folder for each daughter. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Major Category: Professional Records - My sub-files include resume, employer records, degree records, etc. Major Category: Taxes - I have a sub-file for each year. It has saved us time and our sanity. Thanks for reading.

Paper 147

Paper Organic Organization Home Improvement 147

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JULY 11, 2012

My kids have and my oldest daughter was super excited when she received one for her birthday last fall. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Have you seen the Live Butterfly Garden Hatching Kit advertised on TV? The box contains the mesh 'garden' as seen on the box and a coupon to receive 5 caterpillars and food via mail.

Gardening 164

Gardening Garden Home and Garden Kids and Family 164

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JULY 13, 2011

My daughter is content for at least 2 hours. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook become a Twitter follower. Battle the boredom blues. Thanks for reading.

Advantage 127

Advantage Student Sunday Paper Office 127

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MAY 5, 2011

She is a married mother of 4 young daughters, runs a successful blog network, and has now written an ebook, How to Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too , that she graciously sent to me to review. Have you also wondered how these women get all of the above done in the same amount of time that we have all been allotted in a day? My answers: Yes.

Cake 127

Cake Work At Home Kids and Family Home 127

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Our two daughters love the holiday too. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Yes, I'd love to eat out and have someone else prepare my dinner and serve me, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. Now we save money, but still celebrate our marriage and our family. So for us, they are included in our festivities.

Valentines Day 100

Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

I was able to return the item at the store and the mall is very close to my daughter's pre-school, so not out of my way. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: through your RSS Feed have updates sent to your email , become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook become a Twitter follower.

JC Penneys 127

JC Penneys Politics Sears Daughter 127

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JANUARY 3, 2012

Our oldest daughter is in Kindergarten and we have not started to save for her higher education. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Our 2002 Honda Civic has 125,000 miles and still runs well, but we don't want to have to take out a loan when it is time to replace the vehicle. The amount needed is yet to be determined.

Financial Goals 127

Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127

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MARCH 18, 2011

When we got home, my daughter went to get her wallet. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: through your RSS Feed have updates sent to your email , become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook become a Twitter follower Image: kongsky / FreeDigitalPhotos.net. Do you understand?", 5 yo : "OK!"

Money 138

Money Equal Grandfather Daughter 138

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MAY 14, 2013

We told our daughters that they could set up a lemonade stand at the yard sale to earn their spending money. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. We plan on participating in our neighborhood''s yard sale next month to raise our vacation funds. Also, have your kids save their own money for their souvenirs. Thanks for reading.

Vacation 153

Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 153

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JANUARY 19, 2012

Once I became pregnant with our first daughter in 2005, at the ripe old age of 35, I stopped running completely and took up walking. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. In my early 30's, I competed in several sprint triathlons. I continued to walk after she was born and kept going through my second pregnancy. Thanks for reading.

Goals 127

Goals Dairy Queen 2011 2012 127

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

So when our oldest daughter was born 7 years ago, we were over-joyed.and maybe a bit overwhelmed. Right after our daughter was born, I read an article in the newspaper that tugged at my heart and my postpartum hormones. That first year, the family was a single mother whose infant son was born just a few days before our daughter.

Family 147

Family Holiday 2005 Daughter 147

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MAY 19, 2011

I have two daughters and one benefit of having same sex siblings is that my youngest is the beneficiary of a mighty fine wardrobe, season after season. I don't have that luxury with my oldest daughter. My daughter also told me recently that her new favorite color was red and I knew she would love the faux fur lining.

Thrifting 147

Thrifting Daughter Thrift Stores Clothes 147

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. My oldest daughter has grown 5 inches in the last year. The goal is to be extremely intentional with our money, so we can put more towards our financial goals. 5 Action Steps for a Mindful March: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for March. This will be my mindful category in March.

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March Financial Goals Budgeting Budget 100