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My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

Family Balance Sheet

While my husband works hard to bring the money in, my job is to make it go as far as it can while feeding our family healthy meals. This makes meal planning simpler and has saved me a ton of money. Should you try the same thing for your family, they may balk at first, but they’ll get used to it. Here’s what it looks like for us.

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Protecting the Planet During the Holidays

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While it’s all too easy – and who doesn’t like easy this time of year – to pick up a “made especially for quick gift giving” type present for someone, there are many ways you can make gift recipients feel loved while doing your part to help protect our one and only planet. Make Something by Hand.

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How to Host a Bridal Shower on a Budget

Couponing 101

Hosting a bridal shower can be a wonderful way to celebrate, but you may be sorely tempted to overspend to make the event extra special. You might also consider asking everyone working on the party to contribute a set amount of money towards the budget to make sure no individual is shouldering too much of the load. Cater It Yourself.

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Faux Recipes from Family Fun Magazine

Nicoles Nickels

But the joke was on me, because I didn’t make it. FamilyFun ’s “faux cookie dough dip” has the texture and flavor of homemade cookie dough, but it’s actually a dip in disguise. Ingredients: Vanilla sandwich cookies. Directions: To make the crackers, pull apart several vanilla sandwich cookies.

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A Sweeter Way to Cook Your Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’ve ever wanted to find a way to make either activity enjoyable, I’ll share my secrets. I’m ashamed to say it, but there was a period in my life where I stopped baking cookies. If you’ve ever eaten homemade cookies before, you’ve probably tasted the Toll House recipe. I wasn’t making Toll House cookies any more.

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McCormick Spices and The Big Cookie Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Description of Product: “The holidays are a season of sharing – sharing memories, sharing recipes and sharing the holiday spirit by making and giving homemade cookies. The Treats Truck book is gorgeous to look at it and has a ton of really cool recipes to make. Makes 50 servings. Pat into place.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Make ice cream in a bag. They’ve also sold bottled water, homemade cookies, and crafts. Out & About. Head to the Rail Trails. Fun @ Home.

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