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Baby It’s Cold Outside

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The schools in our area are closed today, because the cold air is too dangerous for the kids who walk to school or wait at a bus stop. The temp here is ZERO with wind chill temperatures around -15.

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What We Ate This Week on a Budget 01.22.2015

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The kids are going to their grandparents for the night and my husband and I are going out to dinner. For the kids lunches, I buy frozen ravioli and cook it in the morning. I put it in their thermos with some marinara sauce and it stays warm until lunch. Did you try a new recipe this week that your family loved?

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Sears Friends & Family Sale: Up to 15% Off

Saving Cents With Sense

Since we have been having 110+ degree weather here in Phoenix for the past few weeks, my family decided it was time for a road trip to the beach! But of course, having 3 growing kids – I realized that I needed to get new suits and a few extra items for our trip. New suits for my kids. The sale lasts through July 16 at 7am CT.

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Vacations on a Dime: Take Your Family Glamping!

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This summer, enjoy a glamping trip with your family and make memories while still staying on a budget! If your family is not keen on sleeping in the dirt and eating canned beans and hot dogs, no worries. Take a peek below at how you can take your family glamping this summer and enjoy a fun outdoor adventure for less!

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The family behind us, for instance, lived for years in their basement with their brood of kids (they ended up with around 15 I remember). Grandma put us kids to bed in the south bedroom when we stayed over at the farm. It stayed warm, but we still stood by the stove in the morning to warm our front and backsides up.

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How to Build a Better Lunch (tips from Nutritionists) PLUS a $25 Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

The kids are heading Back to School! My kids have a love/hate relationship with their school’s cafeteria. How can we, as parents, pack a lunch for the kids that is nutritious and appealing to our children? Get your Kids Involved. The kids tell me the nuggets stay warm. The Lunch Box.

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