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15 Inexpensive and Easy Valentines for Kids

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A super fun collection of easy and cheap Valentines for kids- includes both food and non-food ideas! There are affiliate links in this post. If you use these links, I may earn a commission- please read my full disclosure policy. If you are like me, you simply don’t have time to do complicated Valentine’s gifts for…

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Filed Under: Family, Frugal Gift Ideas, Frugality, Kids Tagged With: frugal living, homemade gifts, kids

Simple Ways to Prepare for Cold and Flu Season

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Is your family ready for cold and flu season? Use these simple tips to help you prepare to deal with cold and flu season with ease. This conversation is sponsored by Vick’s available at Walmart.  All opinions are my own. I’m currently writing this while sucking on a Vick’s Vapodrop, a box of lotion tissues…

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England Family Trip: 11 Simple Things that Made it Stress Free

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Family travel doesn’t have to be stressful! These 11 simple things helped us have a stress free family trip to England…and they can help you enjoy a stress free family trip too! There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. I’ve never been one of those people that wanted to…

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20 Fun Cheap Date Night Ideas You’ll Love

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These 20 fun cheap date night ideas will help you have a great time without blowing your budget! Each date costs $20 or less and many of the date ideas are even totally free. Yay! For years, we struggled to have dates, especially once we had children.  Between our busy schedules, tight budget and lack…

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My Morning Routine: 6 Easy Things that Help Me Have a Productive Day

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  One of the easiest ways to have a productive day is by establishing a good morning routine. Doing these 6 simple things makes such a difference for me! There are affiliate links in this post – please read…

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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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