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50 MORE Awesome Cheap Kid’s Gifts that Cost $10 or Less

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Save money, but still get a great gift with this list of 50 MORE cheap kid’s gifts that cost $10 or less!  Perfect for stocking stuffers! There are affiliate links in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my full disclosure policy. You all loved my first 50 Awesome…

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Super Easy Robot Birthday Cake

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Learn how to make this fun, easy robot cake. It’s perfect for birthdays and is made from a simple 9 x 13 cake. And isn’t it the cutest robot ever?! There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy.  For his 7th birthday, our son wanted a robot cake.  Well,…

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15 Frugal Family Activities for Spring + {a Free Printable Bucket List}

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Looking to make some family memories?  Check out these cheap (or free!) fun family activities for Spring! There’s even a cute free printable spring bucket list! There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy.  I enjoy finding ways for our family to celebrate and make the most of each…

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Easy Butterfly Birthday Cake

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This cute butterfly cake is super easy to make and just uses a basic round cake pan.  Perfect for birthdays or summer parties! There are affiliate links in this post for your convenience.  Please read my full disclosure policy.  I don’t really know how it started, but somewhere along the way, I got hooked into the tradition…

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10 Chores for 6 and 7 Year Olds

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Help your 6 and 7 year old children learn life skills with these chores! Each job is easy enough that they should be able to do it by themselves. Also includes helpful chore tips for kids! There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. If your kids are anything…

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Welcome! I’m Lydia. I love to share easy homemade recipes, simple homemaking tips and great money saving ideas. I want to help you find ways to live well and enjoy life on a budget! Read more…

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