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How to Get a Brand New Wardobe for FREE

March 28, 2016 by jlpenner 6 Comments

Spring is officially here! And with the changing season, you are going to be needing a change of clothing too! It is time to put those sweaters and jeans away and stock up on short sleeve tops and colorful skirts! The changing of the season is surely something to look forward to, but one thing that you may not look forward to is having to BUY these spring wardrobe staples. Ten dollars for a top, twenty dollars for a skirt, {Read More}

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5 Ways to Have Frugal Family Fun!

March 24, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

If you like this post please Pin It This is a guest post by Kelly Wilson, author of Live Cheap & Free! Strategies to Thrive in Tough Economic Times. You can find her at www.WilsonWrites.com In September, we took our family to an Octoberfest celebration at a locally owned amusement park. We never go anywhere without a coupon, so after a little research, I found a 2-for-1 admission coupon for my husband and me. As the kids didn’t cost as {Read More}

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Training Your Child to Become Financially Responsible

March 21, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Sometimes Teaching Kids About Money and Financial Responsibility seems like an uphill battle.. and it can be!  But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. You can better insure that your children enjoy a bright future by teaching them about financial responsibility, and this needs to start early. Knowing the basics of money management will help them learn to plan ahead and achieve their life goals. You may not even know where to start but these steps can make it {Read More}

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How to Fix Cracks in Drywall in a Few Easy Steps

March 7, 2016 by jlpenner 1 Comment

Got cracks in your drywall? Did you know you can fix it yourself in just a few easy steps? According to the video all you need are the following tools and to watch the short video below on Fixing Cracks in Drywall. Painters Masking Tape Screwdriver a cloth Self Adhesive fiberglass mesh tape Drywall joint compound Drywall Knife 120 Grit sandpaper Primer A paintbrush Paint Have you ever done this yourself?

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8 Steps to a Healthy Budget + FREE Personal Budget Printable

March 7, 2016 by jlpenner 2 Comments

Just like it’s important to have you yearly health check up it’s important to also do checkup to find out how you’re doing financially. This way, you can make course corrections and make sure that you’re staying on the path to the success. Your economic health affects your overall sense of well-being, self-confidence, and happiness more than anything else. So once or twice a year, it’s important to evaluate where you are financially, where you’re going, and how best to {Read More}

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Vacuum Seal Food in 30 Seconds Without a Machine

March 6, 2016 by jlpenner 2 Comments

  I’m a kitchen gadget junky so OF COURSE I’ve wanted a FoodSaver. But due to lack of space I’ve never bought one. (oh, I’ve been tempted many times!!)     Then I came across this video on Vacuum Sealing Food in 30 Seconds Without a Machine and WOW what a great idea! I seriously doubt it’s quite as good and the FoodSaver, but just getting all the air out is surly going to extend the life of your food {Read More}

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