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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. But it can also be a great opportunity to establish new habits, spend more quality time with family, and set intentions for the new year.

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Homemade Burrito Bowls

Family Balance Sheet

On crazy busy weeknights, I need a quick & easy, but hearty dinner to satisfy my active family. My new go to meal is Homemade Burrito Bowls. Top that with the holiday activities, and this mama is going nuts. Our schedule is packed with Girl Scouts, swim team, holiday and school activities.

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7 Tips for Enjoying a Homemade Holiday

Saving Cents With Sense

It seems as though homemade items are all the rage these days as people are finding simpler ways to enjoy the holidays. Homemade gifts, meals, and crafts are all wonderful ways to not only put your heart into something, but to even save a little time and money at the same time. 7 Tips for Enjoying a Homemade Holiday.

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Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1

Couponing 101

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. Make homemade jellies from your favorite varieties of wine! Over the course of this series on canning, you will gather the knowledge and know how to successfully, and safely make your own canned goods to share with family and friends.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Whether you’re trying to save money or just limit the amount of stuff in your life, it doesn’t make it cheap to gift your friends and family ideas from this list. They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays.

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Protecting the Planet During the Holidays

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s nearing the end of October and we all know what that means – the holidays are right around the corner. And if your mail delivery is anything like mine, you have already started receiving ads, coupons, circulars, and even packages of return address labels decorated with pine trees , snowflakes, and holiday lights. Go Green'

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It’s Not Too Late to Save for the Holidays

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’ve not yet set aside any money for holiday shopping, know that there are things you can do now to reduce holiday expenses and round up the extra money. Estimating and Reducing Holiday Spending. The first step is to estimate how much you’ll need this holiday season. Estimate how much you’ll need.

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