I was not too impressed by MSN’s article this morning titled “Can a Family Eat on $100 a Week?.” First I will say that I have the same size/age family as this woman. She has a 4 year old, a toddler and her husband and herself. I was astonished to learn that she normally spends [...]
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19 Jul
CVS score!!!
Today I bought this stuff at CVS:
1 speedstick 24/7 Mens: 3.99
1 Herbal Essence Shampoo: 2.50
1 Herbal Essence Conditioner 2.50
1 3pk of Brita Filters 14.99
1 Nice and Easy Hair color 2.25
1 Foam beads for beading with Big Brother 1.00
2 Johnson Buddies Soaps 1.98
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Coupons I used:
3.00 off 2 herbal essence shampoos (making my shampoo and conditioner $1.00 [...]
23 Apr
Ideas for Saving Money and Staying within our Budget
As gas prices go up and electricity gets more expensive, I am wondering…how do all of you keep your budget within your means?? As I prepare to become a stay at home mom/part-time professional, what are some things that I could do to save money. Right now we have a budget, I cook as much [...]
6 Apr
Our first veggie garden! (and other things going on…)
We made our garden today! Big Brother helped me dig the little holes and insert the seeds. It is finally getting warm enough that I think they will live. We planted okra, green beans, radishes and squash. I need to buy a tomato plant to add to it. This is my first attempt at a [...]
5 Apr
An Inconvenient Truth…a MUST-SEE DVD!
You have got to see this documentary—be educated, and decide for yourself. Even if you don’t believe in it, learn about it. It is important–Global Warming.
An Inconvenient Truth–a documentary of our planet and the effects of our waste/pollution.
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