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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars. And here’s a post about freezing food odds and ends. Here’s my cinnamon bread recipe , in case you want to make some!)

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Healthy Habits: Supporting Families with Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Holidays

Motherhood Moments

If you’re inviting a family over for a holiday meal, ask them in advance on how to make your environment more comfortable and fun for their family. Food can be a challenge for many ASD kids. Ask their parent or guardian specifics about how best to accommodate their child’s meal. Ideas include: Help to prepare for change.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

My biggest financial regret is the amount of money we spent on restaurant meals from the time we were married and both working full time to when we had kids. The hardest part of being frugal for me is resisting the appeal of a good restaurant meal. I track expenses, monitor our budget and handle all of our investments.

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10 Tips for Ensuring Safety and Quality in Senior Living

Koupon Karen

Regular Communication and Visits Maintaining open lines of communication with both your loved one and the care facility’s staff is essential for monitoring care quality and overall satisfaction. This knowledge is a powerful tool in advocating for the dignity and well-being of seniors in any living situation.

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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. It’s amazing how much food we waste in the Western world. Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. It’s both wasteful and costly!

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Crock Pot – 4-Quart Slow Cooker $12.99 Shipped (Reg. $25.99)

For the Mommas

Come home to a delectable meal with thanks to this Crock-Pot SCR400-SP 4-quart slow cooker which is available for only $12.99 Product Features: High, low and warm settings enable you to prepare a variety of dishes and keep food at a desired temperature until you’re ready to serve. Crock Pot – 4-Quart Slow Cooker $12.99

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Crock Pot – 4-Quart Slow Cooker $12.99 (Reg. $25.99)

For the Mommas

Come home to a delectable meal with thanks to this Crock-Pot SCR400-SP 4-quart slow cooker which is now available at Best Buy at a HOT Price of just $12.99 (Reg. Some of it’s features are: High, low and warm settings - Enable you to prepare a variety of dishes and keep food at a desired temperature until you’re ready to serve.