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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. Visiting a local reindeer ranch with a reindeer who also doesn’t care about trends The hardest part of being frugal for my family is food!

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Parenting Pointers - Setting Rules for Toddlers

Motherhood Moments

Whether it was telling Blake that his neon-green tracksuit wasn’t office-appropriate or telling Tiffany that she can’t microwave her shrimp in the breakroom, laying down the law is uncomfortable for most people. Instead of tacky clothes and stinky food, you’re dealing with hitting and not wanting to eat.

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How to Make Herb Butter + Tips & Variations

Saving Everyday

microwave tip below. Small food processor. To soften the butter in the microwave, cook on the defrost setting, and check it every 10-20 seconds. Watch it carefully! You could add everything to a small food processor to make this easier. Watch it carefully! Herb scissors or kitchen shears. Butter knife.

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7 Aldi Dinner Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Bake or microwave all of the sweet potatoes (you will use extra in dinner #3). There were 5 large potatoes in the bag, but I only used 2 sweet potatoes for this dinner–we each ate a half and that was enough since there was a lot of other food for dinner. Watch Brussel sprouts carefully so they don’t burn.

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Amazon: Pyrex 8-Piece Mixing Bowl Set With Lids Only $13.49 (Reg. $24.49)!

Couponing 101

Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or any order over $35.

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Giveaway: Easy Lunchboxes Prize Pack

Saving Cents With Sense

The containers are made from BPA-free, FDA-approved food-sale polypropylene and they are safe for the refrigerator, freezer, microwave or dishwasher – so that makes using these containers very easy! I am excited to start using this system with my son to help keep his food safe and organized.

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Rite Aid Deals Week of 1/9/11

Saving In Akron

Watch for specially marked products. Get $1 UPR month long food promo. 1 Hormel Compleats Microwave Meal printable. $1/3 Get $1 UPR month long food promo. For the rest of the Rite Aid deals, please visit Shannon at For the Mommas. Check out this month's Rite Aid Video Values. Blink Tears, $7.99. SCR (limit 1). $1/1

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