Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 13, 2012

Hallmark’s popular library of Recordable Storybooks let you and dad bring story time to life. My husband has recorded one for my stepson that he has at his mother’s house, it’s great that he can read him a story without actually being there! Recordable Storybooks.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 15, 2012

“Kate Yager never had a father, and she never minded – until her mom died. Now, acting on the name called out on her mother’s deathbed, Kate has moved to San Francisco and gotten herself hired by the man she suspects to be her dad. Amazon is offering these Kindle books for free for a limited time.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2015

Mother’s day weekend is coming! Friday, May 8th – A favorite annual event, just in time for Mother’s Day. Friday, May 8th – A favorite annual event, just in time for Mother’s Day. Kids make and take a Mother’s Day Planter. Kids can make and take a decorative Mother’s Day Wood Frame.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 10, 2015

A favorite annual events just in time for Mother’s Day. Find our more information here. :: Free Zoo Admission for Dads on Father’s Day. Most zoos all across the USA offer free admission for Dad every Father’s Day. Find Gardens Near You. :: Free Art Museum Day. These vouchers make great gifts too!

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