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Finding a Frugal Halloween
There’s not much in life that I enjoy more than a good craft and challenging myself to sticking to a budget. With Halloween quickly approaching, and Ninja Turtles all the rave, my toddler has requested that he be Leonardo (aka “the blue one” if you ask me). Since recently becoming a family of 4, I…
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Cozy Comfort – 5 Crockpot Recipes to Try this Fall!
Fall is prime time for the crock pot! In our house, nothing says cozy comfort food like coming home to a meal prepped in the crock pot whose aromas have been wafting in the air all day as your meal cooks. First, the quintessential crock pot meal: Chili. I loosely use the 21 Day Fix…
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Season of Waiting
Until recently, I thought of the seasons as what we’re taught in school: spring, summer, fall and winter. But life has more seasons than just that. There are seasons of grief, joy, decline, growth, work, rest, feast, and famine just to name a few. With each season, it’s important, though often difficult, to recognize that…
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Back to School on a Budget
We are going through all the feels in our house right now. It’s a bittersweet time for us as our sweet first born is starting preschool. I’m so excited to watch him thrive and grow but also so sad to watch him leave me five days a week. Tell me parents, is this normal to…
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DIY – Dumpster Dive End Table Flip
She’s not pretty, but she’s got potential. Check out this sweet end table that was found at our local dump! Just peep the neat detail in the hardware! I’ve been holding onto this piece in hopes it would speak to me, and I can’t wait to show you what I decided to do with it.…