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Best DIY Birthday Party Favor

Best DIY Birthday Party Favor

September 19, 2015

I am not a huge fan of party favors for a child's birthday but this project is absolutely the best DIY birthday party favor I have ever seen!  We have been using this bag of books for over 3 years now! Ok let me first say that over the years I have had a Love-Hate relationship with the idea of birthday party favors while hosting my kids' parties.  On the one hand, I think it's fun ...

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2 Ingredient Fruit And Veggie Wash

2 Ingredient Fruit And Veggie Wash

September 9, 2015

After years of spending WAY too much money on expensive fruit and veggie washes that only left my food feeling waxy and ick, I came up with this 2 ingredient fruit and veggie wash!  It's cheap, non-toxic and super effective at cleaning my fruits and vegetables. So today's post is likely one of my shortest but let me tell you, it's one you definitely want to keep on hand. ...

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15 Things I Did In 10 Minutes BEFORE Kids

15 Things I Did In 10 Minutes BEFORE Kids

August 28, 2015

As I was vacuuming the other day and my 6 year old came to my crying that she had jumped off the couch and hurt her arm, I thought of these 15 things I did in 10 minutes BEFORE Kids!  Now they all either take WAY longer or don't happen at all! Can you even remember what it was like pre-kids…when you could go to the bathroom by yourself, get a shower without being examined by ...

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15 Ways To Put Vinegar To Work

15 Ways To Put Vinegar To Work

August 18, 2015

Growing up without much money, my mom used these 15 ways to put vinegar to work!  And now I do all these same things.  White vinegar is perhaps the cheapest household tool available.  I can get TWO 1 gallon bottles for $3.46 at Sam’s!  Plus, it’s nontoxic and safe for children and pets so we make it a real workhorse in our house. Here are 15 ways to put vinegar to work for you! 1.  Clean ...

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5 Simple Steps To Cut Your Grocery Bill In Half

5 Simple Steps To Cut Your Grocery Bill In Half

July 22, 2015

When I realized how much I was spending each month on groceries, I created these 5 simple steps to cut your grocery bill in half!  The are simple, quick and do not include cutting coupons! I realized the biggest non-fixed expense in my monthly budget was...my groceries!  And the numbers were appalling!  Like to the point I was honestly embarrassed.  I had known for a while that my grocery ...

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Best Hardwood Floor Cleaning Solution

March 24, 2015

I used to worry about how to clean my hardwoods until I started using the best hardwood floor cleaning solution!  It is so easy and cheap and works awesome! Mix 1 Cup Water, 1 Cup Alcohol, 1 Cup White Vinegar and 2 drops of dish soap. A mop with a removable and refillable canister with a washable microfiber cloth is the easiest and best way to use the solution. I love my Rubbermaid ...

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