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5 Essential Steps for Selling on Craigslist (to Make the Most Money)

November 21, 2017 by jlpenner 4 Comments

Craigslist is a veritable bounty of inexpensive, high-quality used items, meaning that there are lots of local buyers who may be willing to buy your items. Not sure how to get started on Craigslist and get as much money as possible? We can help! One thing to note about Craigslist.  In my opionion a lot of potential buyers can flaky and don’t show up.  This is just how it seems to be.  So if that bothers you Craigslist probably is {Read More}

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Is it Smarter to Pay off Your Debt or Invest?

November 14, 2017 by jlpenner 2 Comments

This is definitely a dilemma our family has been in the in the last couple years.  After the loss of our business and the economic recession at the same time we accumulated more debt than we should have (which we will pay off by this year, btw). While paying off this debt we had some great concerns about not being about to save and invest as we might like.  We questioned: Should our primary concern be to Pay off Debt or {Read More}

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Throwing Rockin’ Kids Birthday Party for Under 100 Bucks

November 2, 2017 by jlpenner 1 Comment

Sо уоur child’s birthday іѕ соmіng uр, аnd оbvіоuѕlу уоu wаnt tо throw hіm a big birthday party. Nоw thе thіng іѕ, уоu’rе a lіttlе strapped fоr cash, аnd аnуwау, еvеn іf уоu’rе nоt, whо ѕауѕ уоu hаvе tо spend уоur hard-earned money оn a huge, hi-fi party? Whу nоt throw уоur kid a birthday party оn a budget? Yеѕ, іt’ѕ totally роѕѕіblе tо throw a Child’s birthday Party for under $100, аnd wе ѕhаll show уоu hоw, wіth ѕоmе {Read More}

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40 Apple Recipes for Autumn

October 26, 2017 by jlpenner 2 Comments

40 Apple Recipes for Autumn

Apple season is upon us!! Have you ever been apple picking? We went a few years ago and it was so fun. It was bit pricy in our area, but a nice experience for the girls. All the apples were organic and it was just fun filling our bags and eating at the same time. On of my favorite tools for baking and cooking with apples is this apple peeler, corer, slicer. It makes the process of removing the peels {Read More}

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Frugal Fun to Have with Your Family in Autumn

October 19, 2017 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Ok, summer is over and the kids are back to school. Gone are the fun in the sun summertime activities. So you might be looking for a few family outings to be taking over the next few months before we hit winter. Here are a few things that can be inexpensive but a great bonding experience for you and the kids. Hiking– as it gets cooler a hike and a picnic can be a great Saturday event. Riding Bike– Don’t {Read More}

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

October 12, 2017 by jlpenner 2 Comments

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Ready for fall? This Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is a perfect a perfect fall flavor. Also try our Crispy Zucchini Fritters Our family loves this inviting bread that is great for an after school snack or even breakfast (yeah it’s a bit sweet, but sometimes you need that ;). This recipe creates a very moist bread, that it is even better on day two. And to save time you can make it ahead. After baking, it can can be frozen {Read More}

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3 Secrets to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

October 5, 2017 by jlpenner 2 Comments

3 Secrets to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Have you fallen into the trap of living paycheck to paycheck? Maybe it happened gradually as you added debts or other expenses to your budget until you could no longer live comfortably, or perhaps you’ve always struggled. No matter why you’re living paycheck to paycheck, these tips can help you break out of the cycle. Check Your Tax Withholdings If your income is low enough, you may be paying more in taxes every pay period than you need to be. {Read More}

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5 Easy Ways to Save on Groceries

September 28, 2017 by jlpenner 3 Comments

5 Easy Ways to Save on Groceries

Groceries are both the most expensive and most important part of your budget. It’s important to save money, but you don’t want to do so at the expense of your family’s health and enjoyment of their food. Use these easy tips to save money on your monthly grocery bill. I LOVE all of these tips, because they are all super healthy suggestions, too.  It’s awesome to save money AND stay healthy while doing it.  Learn how to Save Money on {Read More}

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A Week of Gluten Free Meals (free Printable Download)

September 21, 2017 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

I have been Gluten free for over 10 years for health reasons.  It has not solved all of them for me, but I feel like it has helped a lot. When you first turn to gluten free eating as an option whether it’s for medical reasons or dietary health reasons, it can be overwhelming and intimidating. It can be extremely hard to find options for what to eat, and it’s easy to fall into a pattern of eating the same {Read More}

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Save Money on Neutrogena Products Starting September 21 #BestieSaleEver

September 21, 2017 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Save Money on Neutrogena Products Starting September 21 #BestieSaleEver

“This post was sponsored by Neutrogena® as part of an influencer activation for The Motherhood. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.” I have dealt with acne most of my life, and I know how frustrating it can be! If you or anyone in your family is then, you definitely want to take advantage of the #BestieSaleEver Neutrogena is having beginning September 21st! Right now {Read More}

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