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Saving Money

How We Save on Back-to-School Without the Store Meltdown

How We Save on Back-to-School Without the Store Meltdown

August 21, 2026The Cash-Back Apps I Actually Keep on My Phone

The Cash-Back Apps I Actually Keep on My Phone

July 28, 2026Buying Kids' Clothes for Less: Consignment, Hand-Me-Downs and Timing

Buying Kids' Clothes for Less: Consignment, Hand-Me-Downs and Timing

June 3, 2026
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Real Life Grocery Budget: What Our Family of Five Spent in August

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Budgeting

Real Life Grocery Budget: What Our Family of Five Spent in August

Real Life Grocery Budget: What Our Family of Five Spent in August

September 27, 2026Teaching Kids to Budget With Three Jars and a Chore Chart

Teaching Kids to Budget With Three Jars and a Chore Chart

August 14, 2026The Monthly Money Date: A 30-Minute Routine for Couples

The Monthly Money Date: A 30-Minute Routine for Couples

June 22, 2026
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Latest Posts

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili for About $9

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili for About $9

September 22, 2026Lowering the Internet Bill: The Phone Call Script I Used

Lowering the Internet Bill: The Phone Call Script I Used

September 16, 2026The 15-Minute Evening Reset That Keeps the House Livable

The 15-Minute Evening Reset That Keeps the House Livable

September 10, 2026Saving Seeds From Tomatoes and Beans for Next Year

Saving Seeds From Tomatoes and Beans for Next Year

September 4, 2026Freezer Breakfast Burritos: A Month of Mornings in One Afternoon

Freezer Breakfast Burritos: A Month of Mornings in One Afternoon

August 29, 2026Shopping Around for Car Insurance: What I Learned Calling Five Companies

Shopping Around for Car Insurance: What I Learned Calling Five Companies

August 6, 2026Cheap Ways to Add Curb Appeal in One Weekend

Cheap Ways to Add Curb Appeal in One Weekend

July 19, 2026Our Laundry Routine for a Family of Five: One Load a Day

Our Laundry Routine for a Family of Five: One Load a Day

July 10, 2026One-Pan Sausage and Potatoes: Our Tuesday Night Standby

One-Pan Sausage and Potatoes: Our Tuesday Night Standby

July 1, 2026

Recipes

Stretching One Rotisserie Chicken Into Three Dinners

Stretching One Rotisserie Chicken Into Three Dinners

May 5, 2026Homemade Sandwich Bread Without a Mixer

Homemade Sandwich Bread Without a Mixer

February 24, 2026Budget Beef Stew That Tastes Like Sunday Dinner

Budget Beef Stew That Tastes Like Sunday Dinner

December 20, 2025
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Bills & Insurance

How We Cut Our Electric Bill by $38 a Month

How We Cut Our Electric Bill by $38 a Month

June 12, 2026Is Bundling Home and Auto Insurance Actually Cheaper?

Is Bundling Home and Auto Insurance Actually Cheaper?

May 14, 2026We Switched to a Prepaid Phone Plan: Six Months Later

We Switched to a Prepaid Phone Plan: Six Months Later

March 6, 2026
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Home & Cleaning

The Spring Cleaning Checklist We Actually Finish

The Spring Cleaning Checklist We Actually Finish

April 15, 2026Decluttering the Toy Room Without Tears

Decluttering the Toy Room Without Tears

February 3, 2026My Weekly Cleaning Schedule for a Busy House

My Weekly Cleaning Schedule for a Busy House

October 2, 2025
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Garden & DIY

The Five Easiest Vegetables for a First Garden

The Five Easiest Vegetables for a First Garden

May 24, 2026Starting a Vegetable Garden for Under $50

Starting a Vegetable Garden for Under $50

April 6, 2026Building Raised Garden Beds From Reclaimed Lumber

Building Raised Garden Beds From Reclaimed Lumber

March 17, 2026
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