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I wrote an article recently for a publication about frugal living and thought I would share a paragraph with you  …. I have taught my children that time is more important than money. More money can always be made but lost time can never be replaced. Jesus has given us choices. How much money we [...]

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I like to stock up when I find things on sale. The other day I found knee high stockings for 50 cents a box of two pairs. They are regularly $2 a box. I bought 10 boxes. I don’t wear them but we use them as a filter over our water intake for our spring [...]

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Right now around here guess what is in season? Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, fresh milk, fresh eggs. Tomatoes, corn, peppers, eggplants, squash, lettucs, cliantro, onions. Etc. So guess what most of our meals consist of? Yep.  Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, fresh milk, fresh eggs. Tomatoes, corn, peppers, eggplants, squash, lettucs, cliantro, onions. Etc. My point is, use [...]

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When we need to run errands, go grocery shopping etc it is well planned. You would be amazed at how much impulse spending you can do when you get tired and or hungry. We take a list and a cooler with frozen water bottles in it. We are well thought out and well organized. If [...]

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Too much if you ask me. Yet I am greatly appreciating my fans at this moment. It has been very hot in mid TN recently. Very hot. It is usually like this in late August not mid June. We have had occasional rain so I am not too worried, but it is certainly uncomfortable. We [...]

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My daughter and son in law recently went to the zoo in Nashville. And didn’t spend a dime. They do this often. They have a little girl they take in a stroller and she absolutely loves it. It makes for a very fun day. They were talking last night about going to the zoo in [...]

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We have started a new tradition. On Sundays we pack a picnic lunch and go to the park after church. We make sandwiches with homemade bread and add some  potato or pasta salad and a jug of home brewed tea and some spring water and it is yummy! The stuff that needs to be cooled [...]

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The time we spend with our families is priceless. But most popular family activities are quite expensive. Even a simple night at the movies can put a serious dent in the budget by the time you buy tickets, popcorn and drinks for everyone. Fortunately, there are cheaper alternatives to expensive family outings. They provide the [...]

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Be sure to be watching the fathers day sales. Lots of great items will be on sale that appeal to more than just dad’s. Dads aren’t the only ones who like great summer items. Many of the items coming up are things we could use any time of the year or things that will be [...]

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Kohls.com has some great items on clearance and here are some extras saving codes, they have some especially cute toddler sized very cute for my grandbaby items COUPON CODES: SAVEBIG for 20% off over $100 if you do not have a Kohl’s Card, or new6437 for 10% off any amount MVC365 (Kohls Charge) 15% Valid [...]

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