Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 4, 2023

My older daughter has gotten a lot more interested in social justice and other causes, and is starting to try to move away from big-box stores. Microcosm was started by Joe Biel in his bedroom as a distro and record label in 1996 and is now among the oldest independent book publishing houses in Portland, OR.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2015

Produce isn’t on most people’s “healthy foods” list, because they feel it’s too expensive, but that’s not always the case. My daughter and I regularly eat my green bowties with whatever vegetables we feel like that day mixed in. It’s before I learned a thing or two about food photography.

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Budgeting Budget Food Bulk 40

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

I’m don’t mind being hungry, but my husband and daughter get “hangry”. Hangry: When you are so hungry that your lack of food causes you to become angry, frustrated or both. When choosing snacks for my family, it’s important to me to choose foods that are satisfying. That’s them.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 4, 2011

I never intentionally set out to spend too much, but by the time I finished paying for the food, drinks, decorations, and party favors, my dear, sweet, easy-going Husband was often ready to strangle me. My daughter’s 2nd birthday party, for instance, was inspired by the “Birthday Girl&# shirt I found for her on clearance.

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Food and Drink Birthday Budgeting Budget 63

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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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

My daughter will start kindergarten (remember when I announced my pregnancy ?) – I can’t believe how fast time flies! Here are a few of my favorite projects: DIY Hard Lotion Bars. Making Homemade Baby Food. Happy New Year!! I am so excited for 2016 – there will be some very big changes with my family this year.

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Saving Money 2016 Money Pay Off Debt 40

Saving With Shellie

JULY 6, 2012

This is a Guest Post brought to you by Evin at Food Good Laundry Bad. I started doing DIY iced lattes when I was pregnant with my eldest daughter and the recipe has changed a lot since then. DIY Iced Mocha Latte. Author: Evin @ Food Good, Laundry Bad. Don’t have time for DIY Iced Mocha Lattes?

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DIY Starbucks Giveaway Food and Drink 71