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How to Easily Fix Snagged Clothing

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You don’t need anything fancy to fix a snag in clothing…just a needle and thread! Learn how to fix a snag in no time. I’ve used this simple trick on sweaters, dresses and even my son’s dress pants! There are affiliate links in this post. If you use these links, I may earn a commission-…

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8 Foods You are Throwing Out that You Can Actually Use- a food waste solution

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Are you guilty of tossing any of these foods? By using them creatively instead, you’ll not only lower your food waste, but you’ll also save money, too!  Such a great solution! I’m one of those people that believes that it’s not just the big things we do to save money that matter, but it’s also…

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7 Simple Hacks to Reduce Food Waste (and save money)

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Throwing food away is like throwing money in the garbage! Thankfully, there are some simple things that you can do to reduce your food waste and make a significant difference.  Check out these hacks to get started! There are affiliate links in this post for your convenience.  Please read my full disclosure policy.    Did…

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7 Reasons to Declutter and Live with Less

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Need motivation to declutter, organize and simplify? Here are the 7 things that I was surprised to learn when I purged our home of over 168 things! There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. Last fall I did a four week decluttering challenge where I purged our house…

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7 Hacks to Prepare for Overnight Guests and Make Them Feel Welcome

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Anyone else feel overwhelmed when it comes to making your guests feel at home?  Why not try these easy tips to make your guests feel welcome! Being hospitable isn’t something that has come naturally for me like I had hoped it would.  I love and enjoy people, so somehow it just seemed like making guests…

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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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