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The Good Life For Less Hits Store Shelves

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I can think of no better way to start the New Year than to see your very own book sitting on a bookshelf. We made a family field trip over to our local Barnes & Noble to take a peek … Continue reading →

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How to Organize Board Games

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Now that Christmas is behind us, I find myself inspired to get my home organized again. One area in our home that always needs attention is our disorganized board game collection. Organizing your board games  and card games is easier … Continue reading →

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Giveaway Closed: 5 Autographed Copies of, “The Good Life For Less!”

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Sorry! This giveaway is now closed! We would like to congratulate our five winners!  Sheri (#128), Elaine (#41), Renee (#148), Carrie (#201), &  Michelle (#32) on winning these books! Thank you again for entering and your love & support for … Continue reading →

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Giving Back In Our Own Community

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If there is one thing we have been embracing this year, it is the power of giving to others. I shared with you last week our tutorial on how to make homeless care packages (complete with free printables for buying … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Christmas Ideas For The Family

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This week you will find me blogging over at the Snackpicks site sharing my top ten Christmas ideas for the family. If you are looking for some fun family time ideas complete with great recipes and crafts, you will want … Continue reading →

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The Good Life for Less Book Update

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There are no words to explain seeing and holding your book for the first time. Last week a box arrived on my doorstep from Penguin and, with shaky hands, I opened the book and drank it all in. The only … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Homeless Care Package (Free Printable Supplies List)

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One thing that you may not know about our family is that we are really passionate about caring for the homeless. Creating a homeless care package can be one fantastic way that your entire family can be involved in caring … Continue reading →

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How to Entertain the Kids on Thanksgiving Day

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It has been so much fun preparing for the holidays with all of you. Today I am concluding our post series with Pure Charity with some fun ideas for keeping your kids entertained on Thanksgiving morning while you are busy … Continue reading →

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Creatively Wrapping Gifts With Goodwill Items

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If there is one thing I love even more than creating handmade gifts, it is wrapping gifts especially for each recipient with creative gift wrapping. Today I am over at the Goodwill Tips Blog to share with you some beautiful … Continue reading →

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Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

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Stumped for Halloween costumes ideas this year? No worries at all- I have you covered! Today I am showcasing Easy DIY Halloween Costumes that you can create for your family using items found from your local Goodwill Store. Last year, … Continue reading →

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