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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

Go Screen-Free If you haven’t already done so, agree upon spaces in the home or specific times when all screens will be put away. Have each child share what he or she would like to be when they grow up. Get Engaged Try to take your own break from work and other responsibilities to engage in screen-free fun with your child.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Our two goats I’m planning to milk next year We also have a big garden, fruit trees, a medicinal herb garden and grow some cut flowers. I think that I heard about Kristen’s blog through Katy, the Non-Consumer Advocate. We also have three cats! I do a lot of our cooking from scratch which takes a lot of my time!

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My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

Family Balance Sheet

With two growing teenagers, that task isn’t always easy, but it is possible. Just be sure that your family will consume all of the food you purchase in bulk. Glean what you can from my suggestions, but feel free to make this work for your family. When finances are tight, often the only area we can control is our food spending.

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Yakezie Blog Swap #10

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Everything Finance shares with us his success in growing his own veggies at Retire by 40. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us why air sealing your home is a good ide a at Financially Consumed. Stock Market Basics shares 5 ways to go green and save natural resources at Free Money Wisdom.

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Enter to Win $250 for Back to School + Free Credit Report

For the Mommas

You can get a totally free credit report (thru Experian and enter to win $250.00). More details: Education expenses seem to grow every year. You’ll get your free credit score month after month, and be able to manage your loans, all in one place. The greatest perk of Credit Sesame, it’s 100% Free!

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Free Kindle Books | The North Pole Challenge & Garbage! Monsters! Burp!

For the Mommas

Unfortunately, as the town grows, so does the amount of garbage the monster must consume. to your Kindle or free Kindle Reading app. ” Download The North Pole Challenge – Flea’s First Christmas to your Kindle or free Kindle Reading app. Related posts: Free Kindle Book | Murder on the Rocks & More.

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5 Ways to Keep Your Home Clutter Free

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And then, well, like a weed that just won’t stop growing, the stuff started piling up again. Battling clutter will be a lifelong activity, especially in our consumer society. Still, when we moved into our new home, my husband and marveled at how comfortable it felt without extra stuff everywhere. We loved the feeling.

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