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Money Minute- Save Money by Making a Shopping List

August 2, 2010 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Check out this week’s Money Minute as I talk about saving money just by making a shopping list. I would love to hear from you all with any ideas you have for upcoming Money Minutes.  And if you have any tips you would like for me to share I am open!!

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Your Money Minute Vlog- Clothing Exchanges

July 27, 2010 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

OK Friends- I did a vlog and I am hoping to do more. This first one took me forever to figure out (the video editing, uploading..way too long) but now I get the hang of it and I think the next one should be pretty easy. I hate that you can’t really choose this image for the video- because I ended up with a pretty lame look on my face…but I digress 🙂 Enjoy, let me know what you think. {Read More}

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What Kind of Mortgage Can I Realistically Afford?

July 14, 2010 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

How much mortgage can you afford? This guest post today explains very simply how you can figure that question out. When shopping for a mortgage, many potential mortgage borrowers are confused as to how much of a mortgage they can really afford and what they will be approved for. In year’s past, many mortgage lenders were quite generous with how much they would lend to a mortgage borrower. Due to the high rate of mortgage defaults and foreclosure, many mortgage {Read More}

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Too many zucchini in your garden? Make applesauce!!

July 13, 2010 by jlpenner 8 Comments

I shared this on Facebook and I got many really good responses so I thought I would share it here, too. We have a lot of zucchini from our garden- and it is just starting.  It’s crazy how many flowers there are on our two plants  (I am secretly planning to start leaving zucchini on the doorsteps of our neighbors, ringing the doorbell and running away). The other day we made baked/fried zucchini and it went over pretty well (if {Read More}

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Budget Friendly Summer Fun!

July 1, 2010 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Summer has officially started, and if you’re already dealing with the “I’m bored” syndrome…take a look at these budget friendly summer fun ideas! Field Trips: Plan a field trip every week this summer! Here’s how… #1. Start by taking your kids to the local library to find some books on your area. #2. Do a simple search: Free Things to do in (my city). You’ll be amazed what comes up! #3. Let each child make a list of what they {Read More}

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Kids Eat Free Monday | Where Can My Kids Eat Free on Monday?

April 12, 2010 by jlpenner 16 Comments

kids eat free Monday So where do kids eat free Monday ? Below you can find many of the locations. If you know if others, let us know and also tell us if any info is outdated. Also make sure you call your local establishment to make sure they are participating. Applebees –kids eat free Monday Nights. 1 free kids meal per adult entree purchase but additional kids are only$1.00. Locations can vary. Champps Americana– For every paying adult two {Read More}

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