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30+ Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy

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I’m a big fan of all things sweet and chocolate, so I look forward to Halloween candy. As a child, I grew up on a road that didn’t have a lot of houses, so while trick or treat was fun for me and my brother, we only came home with a handful of candy. Fortunately, a lot of homes really get into the festivities.

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Save Money & Celebrate Valentine's Day at Home | Date Night on a Budget

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Now we avoid the busy restaurants and lavish gifts and instead we spend the evening in the comforts of our home. Our two daughters love the holiday too. 7 Tips Celebrate Valentine's Day at Home. My husband and I like to indulge on a adult beverage (or two) when we are dining at home. Unplug from the Outside World.

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Frugal Tip | Save on Home Energy

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Adjust Your Ceiling Fan. Warm air rises, so adjust your ceiling fan so it turns clockwise and it will move the warm air downward…where it belongs! Did you know that drafts are the largest source of heating and cooling loss in the home? Since I work at home in my office all day, the rest of the house goes virtually unused.

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Does Your Life Seem Really Crazy Too?

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Ever since school started, life at our home has been at a frenetic pace. I received a call from the school nurse this morning that our oldest daughter wasn't feeling well. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Homework, soccer, field trips, work projects, meetings, birthday parties, blah, blah, blah. Thanks for reading.

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Celebrating Your Season

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I was nursing a babe, had two kids in diapers, and prayed I didn't smell of breast milk when my husband came home from work. Our oldest daughter entered first grade. I'm no longer a stay-at-home mom. I'm working part-time outside of the home, 3 days a week, while our 4 year old attends pre-K. Like a bang.

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Thrifty Finds: Brand Names, Dirt Cheap

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My oldest daughter has grown out of everything, thankfully, I can pass them on to my younger daughter, so at least she is set for spring and summer. By far the best find of the day was the pair of Keen shoes (in the above picture) for my oldest daughter. become a fan and ''like'' FBS on Facebook. No THANK YOU!

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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The business softened, renovations were more costly than expected, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business. We had our daughters later in life and at a crucial time in our lives, I stopped our retirement contribution. Unfortunately things changed rather quickly.

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