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DECEMBER 6, 2011

Every year for Christmas, my daughters make a Christmas craft for their teachers. The kids are so proud to give a gift that they handmade and the teachers are always very touched. These Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments are fun for the kids to make and to give. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. craft glue.

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Christmas Painting Newspaper Giving 149

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

I start my day at 5:45am with a run, speed through the day with work, chauffering kids, and housework, and then collapse into bed at 10pm exhausted from my day. 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. Today, I have a reprieve.

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Couch Pace Daughter Birthday 138

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FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Although my kids are young (9 & 6), they truly eat like adults, truly. My oldest daughter has started to sit down with me weekly and plan our menu. My other daughter, however, just looks at something and decides she doesn’t like it and will not eat it. How do you handle this with your kids?

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Budgeting Budget Homemade Kids and Family 100

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

If your kids are Moana fans like mine, snag this Moana Blu-ray/DVD (Includes Digital Copy) for only $7.99, regularly $27.99. She teams with demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to locate a legendary island, and together the pair explore fantastical lands and encounter incredible sea creatures in this animated adventure from Disney.

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Blu Ray Dvd Daughter Film 53

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Know a Shopkins fan? Kids will have so much fun building their own food court for their Shopkins collection. My daughter would love to get this toy for Christmas! Here’s a deal on the Shopkins Kinstruction Deluxe Food Court for $13.33. Available at Walmart. Shipping adds $5.99 Snag this deal at Walmart.

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Food Daughter Building Bargain 45

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APRIL 17, 2013

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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Thrifty Finds Thrift Stores Thrifting 100

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

This Week in the Kitchen: Our week nights have gotten so hectic with my kids having different practice times. My husband is not a big fan, so I plan this easy dinner at least once a week or every other week. I served with garden salad for me, steamed veggies for the kids. This week, I bought a 3 lb. Tuesday: Taco Tuesday!!

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Tacos 100

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

It wasn't until I had kids that I heard people talk about their 'season of life'. 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. 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.

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Kids and Family Lunch Lunches Mom 174

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

But like all good things, summer 2012 has come to an end and luckily, my kids were excited to see it go. She is so excited that my former grump-a-lump, I-hate-mornings daughter wakes up to a 7am alarm, gets dressed, brushes her hair, makes her bed, eats breakfast, and brushes her teeth without any nagging. Thanks for reading.

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Kids and Family Zoo Daughter Activism 159

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 9, 2014

I had the chance to take 2 of my kids to Disney on Ice for the Rockin Ever After special thanks to USFamilyGuide and we had a blast. My daughter is a HUGE Disney Princess fan, so she was so excited to go (just look at that smile!). My son is a big Mickey fan and loved seeing Mickey and Minnie dance around.

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Tickets Disney Phoenix Fans 88

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MARCH 19, 2012

Meet my kitchen: On a typical day the counters are cluttered with breakfast dishes or after-school snack dishes, clean dishes waiting for someone to put away, the newspaper, the kids' school work, and so much more. I have decided that as long as my kids bring home artwork from school, my refrigerator door will always be their showcase.

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Cleaning Kitchen Refrigerators Newspaper 147

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JUNE 4, 2015

We had our daughters later in life and at a crucial time in our lives, I stopped our retirement contribution. At my age, my parents had 20 years of kid-free living ahead of them to focus on their own career goals and to save for their retirement. I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for everything that month.

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Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

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DECEMBER 2, 2015

My children have been blessed every year with outstanding teachers and at Christmas time I want them to feel appreciated for their time and commitment to my kids. Here are some crafts my kids have made and given to teachers in the past: Nail Polish Marbled Flower Pots. A Handmade Craft. New Games for Indoor Recess.

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Thankful Holiday Recession Student 100

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JANUARY 19, 2011

PK (pre-kids), I trained and competed in sprint and Olympic distance triathlons. Remember, it was before kids, so I had loads of time to train and workout. I had to chuckle when I saw my training calendar from 2004, the year before our first daughter was born. I totally blew off my workout that day. Let us know in the comments.

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Office Organic Organization Friends And Family Sale 159

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JANUARY 14, 2011

daughter's school was still canceled. She needed and wanted her mama and I realized that I needed to get over my anxiety that nothing was going to get done and just be in the moment comforting my daughter. Deals From Around the Web: Join Zulily for Daily Deals for Moms, Kids and Babies. We had a snow day on Wednesday.

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Daughter Debt Personal Finance Finance 100

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JULY 11, 2012

My kids have and my oldest daughter was super excited when she received one for her birthday last fall. The cup needs to sit undisturbed (which can be tricky with kids) and away from direct sun-light. I placed the cup on our breakfast bar ledge and gave the kids strict orders to 'look, but don't touch'.

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Gardening Garden Home and Garden Kids and Family 164

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 26, 2013

I was up until 2:30am on Christmas Eve and my daughter and son-in-law were up until 3:30. Luckily the kids didn’t get up early on Christmas morning. New shoes for me and my daughter and this for my son-in-law: He’s a big cheese fan, so only a vat of cheese will do! I slept until almost 9!

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Christmas Son Daughter Aunt 67

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APRIL 18, 2011

It is the first thing that I think about in the morning and I have passed that on to my kids. I didn't sleep well that night, certain that my daughter was going to wake up screaming because she would be unable to open her eyes. When my kids eat it in the morning, I don't worry that they are going to be starving in about an hour.

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Healthy Inexpensive Inexpensive Breakfast Milk 147

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AUGUST 31, 2011

Our oldest daughter starts Kindergarten and my youngest starts her first year of preschool, so in other words, our mornings are about to get hectic. I let the sun dictate the kids' bedtime and their tired heads have been hitting their pillows around 9:30 pm, not the school year bedtime of 8pm. Thanks for reading.

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Kids and Family Daughter Backyard Family 127

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

I was able to return the item at the store and the mall is very close to my daughter's pre-school, so not out of my way. As I was walking in the mall with both of my kids I was trying to remember the last time I was even there. As I turned my attention to my kids, I grabbed some wipes out of my bag and we walked/ran away.

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JC Penneys Politics Sears Daughter 127

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Of course, the other reason my kids love it is because of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store with toys, dishes, decorations, apparel, candles, and more. My daughter loves dolls, so I am so excited to introduce her to Cracker Barrel’s exclusive Butterflies™ dolls. It is a feast for the eyes to walk in the store! Bargain Babe.

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Cracker Barrel Gift Cards Crackers Giveaway 102

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

In the early years, we both spent a lot of money on flowers, food, and gifts, but Valentine's Day can change with your spouse when kids enter the picture. Our two daughters love the holiday too. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. My husband and I have celebrated the day ever since our first one together in 1992.

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Valentines Day Saving Money At Home Money 100

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MARCH 18, 2011

I have always been able to walk through a store with my kids and they wouldn't beg or plead or ask me to buy anything for them. When we got home, my daughter went to get her wallet. Do you have kids? Until yesterday. When we had a little episode at the Rite-Aid. 5 yr : "Mommy, Can I get this? Do you understand?", 5 yo : "OK!"

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Money Equal Grandfather Daughter 138

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 12, 2013

I have been a fan of Highlights magazine since I was a child and am so happy Noah loves it as well! They are small workbooks and funbooks and there is something there every kid would like! Comments my daughter loves these sorts of things and the price is right. Highlights(R) has arrived at Target(R)! All opinions are my own.

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Target Prizes Daughter Ranges 61

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MAY 5, 2011

She is a married mother of 4 young daughters, runs a successful blog network, and has now written an ebook, How to Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too , that she graciously sent to me to review. My kids are growing so fast and my husband and I are very grateful that I am home with them. My answers: Yes. Thanks for reading.

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Cake Work At Home Kids and Family Home 127

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Don’t get me wrong, I am a Major Fan of Christmas. I have ornaments that date back to when I was a kid. I have ornaments that I made, that my daughter made and that my grandson helped to make. A friend of mine posted this cartoon (do they still call them that?) on Facebook: It made me laugh.

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Holiday Thanksgiving Daughter Christmas 45

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I live just outside of Richmond, VA with my husband, 18-year-old twin daughters, and our two dogs. I’m a huge fan of mystery novels and wondered what was involved in becoming a licensed PI in my state (a 60-hour training course and a culminating 3-hour exam). Here’s Beth: 1. Tell us a little about yourself. I’m 52.

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Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Particularly with shows like this, we want our kids and our kids’ kids to experience the same things we did. I found everything from show listings, descriptions, and some downright fanatical—meaning, created by big fans—analyses of each episode. So many films have been lost and so many are at risk. I know I’m not alone.

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Christmas Giveaway Film Scanners 91

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JANUARY 3, 2012

The kids were in the back seat watching a movie and we were in the front seat reviewing 2011 and strategizing for the upcoming year. Our oldest daughter is in Kindergarten and we have not started to save for her higher education. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. The amount needed is yet to be determined.

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Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127

Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

I was lucky enough to see an advanced screening yesterday with my daughter, and I can tell you, it was a hit with her. For more information, you can become a fan of GNOMEO & JULIET on Facebook at: facebook.com/ GnomeoandJulietMovie and be sure to download these two fun activities for your kids: ( Download or Download).

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Giveaway Prizes February Movies 124

Saving Everyday

JULY 16, 2022

My daughter was a cast member and has a lot to say about the weather at Disney in this post ! September is when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) begins and most kids are back in school. If you need to cancel for any reason, the Disney cancellation and refund policy are worth bookmarking. Now for the good news!

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Disney World September Disney Food and Wine 52

Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Two weeks ago, I got sick (being a mother, one of our super powers is the fact is when the kids get sick, we pick it up…). The following morning, I took my kids to school, came home and went to bed, except something was different. The ‘s**t hitting the fan’ did not stop there. I was wrong. Nearly $2K :'(.

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Fans Kids and Family Arlington Chocolate 100

Saving Everyday

JULY 16, 2022

My daughter was a cast member and has a lot to say about the weather at Disney in this post ! September is when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) begins and most kids are back in school. If you need to cancel for any reason, the Disney cancellation and refund policy are worth bookmarking. Now for the good news!

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Disney World September Disney October 52

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MAY 30, 2012

My daughter and I at the riverwalk in Jamestown, NY (my birthplace). If you are a Facebook fan, you may not have noticed since we’ve kept the deals coming there! On May 13th, my two sisters, myself, and my daughter started the two-day drive to PA…. All five kids at Kinzua Bridge ?. I’m baaaaack!!! Here are a few pictures!

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2002 2003 Phone Service Daughter 68

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 2, 2014

No Italian as far as I know… But since I was a kid I always liked spaghetti with meat sauce. Sometimes I add some onions but not always because my daughter is not a big fan of them. My daughter makes a pretty good meat. I will tell you right off that I am not Italian. I think that it has a better flavor.

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Food Bread Daughter Grandkids 64

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Schulz’s five children, recently sat down with bloggers around the country to share her personal memories of her Dad; the family Christmas traditions that she shared with her siblings Meredith, Amy, Monte, and Craig; and, of course, the way that A Charlie Brown Christmas has touched her life and the lives of millions of fans across the globe.

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Giveaway Growing Christmas Kids and Family 110

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

They are a win-win for parents and kids alike. Kids love the fun factor while parents love the learning aspects. They make educational learning toys for babies, toddlers, preschool and grade school aged kids. You can even push a button for help defining words – something my daughters found especially fun.

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Giveaway Fridays Persevering Education 55