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The Greatest Gift of All …… TIME

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The Greatest Gift of All …… TIME Yes, I have issues with people being late. Let’s say it is one of my pet peeves. I usually give a 15 minute window and then walk away. You might think that sounds harsh but let me explain….. When I think back to my childhood, I remember how much time I had with my parents. I had dinner every night with smiles and

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11 April Fools Day Pranks

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April Fools Day Pranks that you can Pull on Your Kids April Fools is one of the best days of the year!  It is always a challenge to come up with a fresh idea of a prank that has not already been done in our house. Wrap the Toilet Seat with Plastic Wrap Cover the Door Way with Plastic Wrap Smear a small spot of Nutella on the Toilet Seat

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Meal Plan Including Ways to Use Leftover Ham

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Go to Kroger this week to get some fabulous deals! They are having their Buy 6 Save $3 mix and match sale. You can mix and match different items in the sale to get $3 off your total bill. See the Kroger Online Ad here. Our menu this week uses leftover ham. Many of you will have this leftover from Easter. If not, Kroger has Spiral Sliced Ham for $.97/lb

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Four Turkey Dinners for Less Than $40!

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Less than $40 for Four Ground Turkey Crock Pot Meals At my house, dinner time is always the busiest time of day.  From running around, driving to and from practices and trying to get dinner on the table, sometimes I feel as though I am going to lose it!  While at the grocery store, I saw a really good deal on Butterball Ground Turkey 93% Lean 7% Fat.  I went ahead

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Do the Hustle – 12 Unique Ways to Earn Extra Cash

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I encourage you all to do the Hustle…No, you don’t have to get up and dance to the 1975 classic disco hit, but here it is if you want to. If you are in need of some extra cash (who isn’t?!), you should try a side hustle. That’s what the cool kids are calling earning extra money these days. There are as many avenues of earning out there as there

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Shop Once and Eat for the Week – Menu Plan

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We are continuing to search our local grocery ads to create a Monday through Friday easy meal plan. This week HEB grabbed our attention with their sales. View the HEB local ad  (Wednesday, March 20-Tuesday – March 27, 2018) here. They had some great deals to make dinners delicious, easy, and affordable. What more could we ask for?! Monday – Jerk Chicken with sautéed squash and zucchini (chicken thighs or

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Different Ways to Save on Everything

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There is always a way to pay less for the items you want. If you are not aware of a sale going on in a particular store, ask the manager or a sales associate. It never hurts to ask. You may be pleasantly surprised. Gift Cards: 1. Take advantage of earning free gift cards when grocery stores offer a coupon for transferred prescriptions. 2. Purchase Restaurant.com gift cards at a

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Death, Taxes, and Emergencies – 3 Things We Can Count on Happening

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It has been said that the only sure things we can count on are death and taxes. Spoiler alert! There is a third. Emergencies WILL happen (and at the most inconvenient times). Whether it’s an injury, an appliance breaking down, a car repair, job loss, even natural disasters; these things can wreak havoc on our finances. Making ends meet is difficult for so many families, and an unexpected expense can

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Menu Planning and Deals

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Aldi won out for the best grocery deals this week. Make sure to bring your own shopping bags and a quarter to rent your grocery cart. Check out these deals.  We created the weekly menu utilizing these great prices. Check out our local Aldi’s online circular. $1.99 California Kiwi 99 Cent Strawberries $1.99 per lb St. Louis Pork Spareribs $1.45 Chicken Breast 99 cents 5 lb bag Red Potatoes 79 cent

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Monthly Guide: Best Time to Shop for Deals

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This is a month to month list that will help you find the best time to buy what you want.  I know it sounds funny, but the time of year you choose to buy that new TV really does matter.  You can save a lot by purchasing your products at the right time.  This will help you along the way. January: After Christmas Clearance sales of decorations, gift sets and

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Saving Starts at Home

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I have yet to meet a single person who wishes he had less money, except The Notorious B.I.G who rapped about it in “Mo Money Mo Problems” In all fairness, my statement still holds true as I never met Biggie Smalls, and this song was released posthumously in his “Life After Death” album (If you’re in the mood to get up and dance, click here for the video). Since almost

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Hurry Deal Alert: Free Ion Hair Care Packette From Sally Beauty

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This deal is Only good from  March 9th through March 12th, 2018! Hurry on over to Sally Beauty to find some great deals on hair care.  I love this place and I can always find exactly what I am looking for.  They also carry a “generic” line that I love to grab when they have an awesome sale. Enter code 444726 and get a Free Ion Hair Care Packette.  Don’t

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