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How to Stay Home with the Kids and Save Money

August 23, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

How to Stay Home with the Kids and Save Money Deciding to stay at home with your children is a very rewarding decision, but it can also trigger a lot of anxiety. Going from two incomes to one income may require you to do an overhaul of your budget and really think about your priorities. Some people reduce or cut out their savings when making this transition, but it is just as important to save money when staying at home {Read More}

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Best Home Improvements to Increase Value for Cheap

August 20, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Best Home Improvements to Increase Value Trying to combat Fixer Upper syndrome or maybe you are thinking about selling your home.  If you are on a budget (not a tv show sized budget) you probably want to know what ARE the Best Home Improvements to Increase Value? A home is a great investment. Even if you don’t plan on selling it immediately, making your home more marketable allows you to build equity more quickly, sell your house more quickly when {Read More}

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How To Travel with My Cat with Less Stress

August 15, 2016 by jlpenner 1 Comment

How To Travel with My Cat with Less Stress

How To Travel with My Cat This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PerfectPortions #CollectiveBias Are you a cat person like me? I absolutely love cats, always have, always will! Even as a child my dream was to be a cat. They just have the best life, sleeping a huge amount of the day, playing… loving you! My cat, Shadow, likes to spend his time with me. So, I put a {Read More}

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My Curology Review: Week 4 (Get a free month)

August 5, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

My Curology Review: Week 4 (Get a free month)

Curology Review About a month ago I put up my first Curology Review and I will give you a recap (but you can check the whole thing out here). 1. I have had “troubled skin” since I was a teen.  It is never really cleared up long term. 2. I’ve tried many products that have worked for me for a while, but then tend to lose effectiveness. 3. I’ve changed my diet with little change to my acne. 4. I’m {Read More}

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Your Pinterest Could Be Habit Costing You

August 5, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Pinterest is the perfect way to unwind after a long day of work, chasing kids, and managing a household. Depending on how you use this website and app, your Pinterest habit could be sabotaging your budget. Keep reading to find out if Pinterest is costing you money and how you can fix it. I  LOVE Pinterest… not only for personal use but also for business.  Pinterest sends a lot of traffic to Frugal Living Mom and I enjoy being able to share {Read More}

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Oven Baked Chicken with Pecan and Date Stuffing

August 2, 2016 by jlpenner 1 Comment

Oven Baked Chicken with Pecan and Date Stuffing

Oven Baked Chicken Stuffing This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealDelicious #CerealAnytime #CollectiveBias Back to School time is a whirlwind.  It always is.  What better way to make it more fun than to share a meal the whole family can enjoy?  One that not only reminds every one of Thanksgiving but it also uses a favorite breakfast cereal. My Oven Baked Chicken with Pecan and Date Stuffing is so yummy {Read More}

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Budget Tweaks That Will Save You a Bundle

July 27, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

One of the joys of being an adult is trying to figure out where all of your money goes (lol). No matter how much you make, it may seem like you’re always running out of money before you run out of month. If you’re struggling to make your budget work for you, take a few minutes to try these budget tweaks. You could save a lot with a few minutes of work. Cross Off Unneeded Monthly Fees Monthly fees are {Read More}

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Is Crowdfunding OK for Me If I’m in Need?

July 21, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

With the launch of sites like Kickstarter, GoFundMe, and Indiegogo, crowdfunding has taken off in recent years. While most crowdfunding efforts used to revolve around entrepreneurial ideas and new businesses, these sites are now widely used to help with personal expenses and crises. But sometimes it can get ridiculous. Sometimes you will see requests that make you shake your head.  But does that mean it’s always bad? If you’ve ever found yourself in financial trouble, you may have wondered if {Read More}

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12 Ways to Get Organized for Back to School

July 18, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

12 Ways to Get Organized for Back to School Does the thought of getting organized for back to school have you feeling baffled? Do you wish you could get more organized but just don t know where to begin? Take a look below at 12 ways to get organized for back to school. Below you will find 12 tips that can help you make the most of your time and your space so you can enjoy back to school success. {Read More}

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Save Money and Get Cashback with Splender

July 14, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Save Money and Get Cashback with Splender

This post has been compensated by Splender. All opinions are mine alone. So much money and time can be saved by shopping online. Think about it. You save gas, you don’t have to go to multiple stores to check prices and sites like Splender even offer you cashback on your purchases. What is cashback? Well, it’s easy. Shop online at your favorite stores through Splender and they will track your purchases. They will give you a percentage of your purchase {Read More}

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