Father’s Day can be a complicated holiday. We love our dads! We appreciate the things they do for us. But, it’s hard to have that emotional love-fest that we usually reserve for our mom’s on Mother’s Day. Even my husband feels uncomfortable with the idea of a whole day reserved for appreciating him. And so, […]
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There are some frugal lessons that you can only learn from experience. Some of the best frugal living lessons I know, I learned by growing up in a large family. My parents worked hard, but I was the seventh of eight kids. There never seemed to be enough money. During my teenage years, I often
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Potty training is a magical time for parents. Is it stressful and messy? Absolutely. But magical all the same. Potty training your child instantly gives a boost to your budget (goodbye diapers!). It also allows you to give your child more independence. Usually, the last step in potty training a child is nighttime potty training.
One of the first things my husband Ryan cooked for me was his Texas Caviar recipe. Also known as Three Bean Salsa, he’s been making this dip for as long as I can remember. If you want the truth, I was a pretty picky eater when I married my husband. I didn’t even like salsa.
It’s spring! Living in Idaho, I tend to get extraordinarily excited about warmer weather. The snow melts. Flowers and trees start to bloom, and I love every second of it. I even love spring cleaning. I pull out my spring cleaning checklist and get to work. Sure, there is a part of me that dreads
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