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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. Any vendor who makes and/or sells Scandinavian goods in Oregon and Washington come to help folks with their holiday shopping lists and decorate their home.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

The holidays can be a period of increased screen time for kids, whether it’s more time playing video games, scrolling through Instagram, or binging the latest series. Whether just having fun, learning something new, or connecting with friends and family – on screens or balance in their time spent doing different activities.

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Using Rakuten to Travel Cheaper

Shereen Travels Cheap

Did you know that you can basically get paid to travel and shop [for your travel gear and clothing] for things you buy everyday? I use that money to purchase travel stuffs, like Groupons, clothing, tours, and more! There are also a ton of travel deals now that the holidays are over, so you can get an even better deal when you book.

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9 Fun Family Indoor Activities

Family Balance Sheet

We rush home and rush back out for the evening activities. We’re an active family who loves to spend time together outside, but as the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, we spend much of our free time indoors where gadgets so easily grab out attention. 9 Fun & Budget-Friendly Indoor Activities.

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Post Holiday Lifestyle Detox

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What’s more demotivating than stepping on the scale and seeing a weight gain from all of the holiday treats, or looking outside before a workout and seeing incessant rain? The holidays, in North American culture , are a time for extreme and gluttonous excess. I was in denial. Diet Detox. Media Detox. Get Healthy'

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Teaching Kids The Power Of Giving This Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And there’s no better time than the holidays to pass on this important lesson. But when the holidays roll around, a couple of things happen. So maybe this year it’s time to rethink your strategy and make the holidays a learning experience for both you and your kids. So, what do you teach your kids?

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

Family Balance Sheet

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Will there be events or activities that could cause an unexpected expense? I enjoy Valentine’s Day, but it is on a Tuesday this year and my kids’ activities aren’t canceled due to the holiday.

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