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New Married Life-Get Used to Your Spouse
Marriage changes your life just as much as you want it to change. Getting used to creating a life with your new spouse can be quite an adjustment for any newlywed. Here are some tips that will help you ease into new married life.
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When Budgeting Gets You Down
It seems like doing the right thing should always feel good. We read the same thing over and over again from every source: financial planners, blogs, friends, accountants… if you want to be in control of your finances, your life, and ultimately, your future, you have to live by a budget. There are tons of resources out there that teach us what budgets are good for, how to create one, how to use one, how to live by one. Some people never get past the “knowing what to do” part to the “doing what you need to do” part. I have a feeling that if you’re reading this article, you’re…
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Computer Time and Family Life: Crystal Paine Pt 2
We had to know Crystal’s secrets to productivity and were delighted that she offered to share her expertise with us and our readers. Below are two more questions we asked Crystal about limiting computer time to increase productivity, and her responses.
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Mom Time – 6 Ways to Make Time For Yourself
Once you have become a mom, it very difficult to find time for yourself. You get busy with the challenges of motherhood, while managing household chores. Finding time for moms is a difficult but with a little time management tactics you will be able to manage it.
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The Definitive Guide to Ground Beef and Ground Meats
Going to the meat counter can be confusing; there are so many different types of ground beef. What do the labels mean? And which one will give us the best burger? Let's break them down one by one and see if we can solve this dilemma.
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Balancing Computer Time and Family Life: Crystal Paine Interview
This Crystal Paine interview is broken up into several articles, due to the amount of wonderful information we gathered. Don’t miss the next articles in this series: Balancing Computer Time and Family Life.
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Are Frugal Sacrifices Worthwhile?
Are the sacrifices we make to live frugally really worthwhile? When you give up luxuries – items, vacations, services- does it necessarily mean you are lowering your quality of life?
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5 Surefire Ways to Recession Proof Your Job
Learning how to recession proof your family right now is imperative, both to prepare for the possibility of layoff and prosper even during the recession. Today’s installment shares ways to recession proof your job.
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Buying Cheap Kids Clothes: Store Sales and Clearance Schedule
As frugal parents, we all want to get great kids’ clothes while spending less money. This store sales and clearance schedule below lists the best times and places to buy kids’ clothes for the best price. Planning ahead and buying kids’ clothes in advance is a thrifty way to get more for your money.
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How to Save Fruits and Vegetables That are Going Bad
This handy kitchen tip shares a surefire way to save fruits and vegetables that are going bad.