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Making Family Outings Frugal and Fun

May 4, 2017 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

The time we spend with our families is priceless. But many 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. But there are cheaper alternatives to expensive family outings. They provide the chance to have just as much fun at a fraction of the cost, some are even free. Movies and Music Kids are often jumping to {Read More}

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15 Easy Tips to Extend the Life of Your Produce

April 27, 2017 by jlpenner 13 Comments

As we are approaching spring and more fruits and veggies are going to be in season I thought I would talk about making them last longer in your fridge. I hate it when I get all excited about buying a bunch of fresh produce (or growing it) and then I forget about them for a few days- and they ends up being less that appetizing. So let’s talk about keeping our produce in tip top shape for longer!! 1. For {Read More}

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The Secrets to Organizing on a Budget

April 20, 2017 by jlpenner 6 Comments

The Secrets to Organizing on a Budget

With the dreary days of winter hanging over our heads, lots of people are looking forward to spring and spring cleaning. We accumulate lots of stuff we don’t need over the holidays, especially if there are children involved! However, lots of organization advice seems to be aimed at those who have a huge budget for expensive boxes, totes, and organizational systems. Our tips can help you organize on a budget. Purge First It’s easy to look at a cluttered room {Read More}

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Spring Cleaning Checklist (Free Printable)

April 13, 2017 by jlpenner 1 Comment

Who’s ready to do some Spring Cleaning?? If it were up to me.. I would rather someone ELSE might do mine.  But that’s not going to happen, so how about a Spring Cleaning Checklist to help out? Better than nothin’ 😉 (as a note this is from my site when we used to be Thrifty Wifey, so it still has that logo on it.) Don’t forget you can also print out our Monthly Cleaning Schedule, too. There are also some {Read More}

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Don’t Get Ripped Off at Costco! 4 Things NOT to do at Membership Stores

April 5, 2017 by jlpenner 3 Comments

Walking into Costco for the first time can be super exciting! You are surrounded by tons and tons of products at prices that seem too good to be true. Before you know it, you are at home, wondering why you have $25 worth of ramen noodles, enough toilet paper to get you through the zombie apocalypse, and no food that your family actually eats. Use these steps to shop smart at Costco and avoid getting ripped off. Have a Good {Read More}

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Take the Frustration Out of Bill Paying

March 30, 2017 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Bad News- having to sit down with your checkbook or at your computer and pay bills (but paying bills is something we have to do every month every month whether we like it or not). Good news-   there is a method to this that can make the job a little easier for you, and it will save you some time when tax season rolls around. 1. Keep all your bills on a spreadsheet, calendar or in a notebook. You will {Read More}

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How to Fake a Clean House

March 20, 2017 by jlpenner 3 Comments

Uh oh! You just got a phone call that your best friend from high school/fellow PTO member/husband’s coworker is going to be at your house in 20 minutes. Unfortunately, your home looks like a tornado went through it. You may not have time to clean, but you have time to fake-clean! Limit Your Scope Your visitors aren’t going to be everywhere in your house, so pick the rooms you want to focus on. You’ll need the other rooms for emergency {Read More}

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7 Ways to Upgrade Your Morning Coffee

March 13, 2017 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

7 Ways to Upgrade Your Morning Coffee

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Seattle’s Best Coffee® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Hey, coffee lover! Are you looking to upgrade your morning cup? I have a few great tips that will help you do just that! They are super easy and won’t put a dent in your pocketbook. 1. Use Seattle’s Best Coffee®- Seattle’s Best Coffee® is brewed from 100% Arabica beans, is a high-quality coffee and has a surprisingly smooth {Read More}

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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

March 10, 2017 by jlpenner 1 Comment

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget Sometimes I watch people at the grocery store and I notice what they put in their carts. Many times I see a lot of cheap junk foods like ramen and I wonder if they buy those foods just because they like them or if it is simply because they are inexpensive.. It could be both.. but it could be because they simply don’t know that they can eat better than that. I have {Read More}

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Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

March 2, 2017 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Looking for a dessert or snack to use up some leftover brown bananas? Well, you are looking at the right recipe. Also try our Perfect 6 Minute Buttercream This Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is a great alternative to the regular standby of vanilla or chocolate cake (not that those are not delish!). Perfect for a family get-together or potluck (as long as you label it made with peanuts). For the frosting you may choose to use our Homemade {Read More}

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