by Jamie Jeffers | Jul 3, 2020 | Ways We Saved This Week
I hate starting any post by saying that I’m sorry for not posting for such a long time.
Because I figure that most people are so busy that they don’t even notice how often I post on this blog. And because sometimes my life is so busy that I could start several posts in a row with those words.
But it has been an especially long time since I posted, or have even been active in the Facebook group. And for that, I am sorry!
The funny thing about all that extra time the shut in brought us is that it just made me realize how many things I always want to do around the house and barn but never have time to do.
Well…I found the time for that!
But unfortunately, all those projects have taken away my blogging time.
Finding balance in life between family, projects, life, and work is tough for everybody, I think. I know it’s hard for me!
But I am still passionate about blogging and saving money.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Jun 4, 2020 | Saving Money
Having trouble getting your family to eat leftovers? Eating leftovers doesn’t have to be a punishment. Save money and lower food waste with a few tips.
One of the first struggles my husband and I had when we got married was something a little weird.
It was leftovers.
I grew up in a house where eating leftovers for supper was a regular occurrence.
(My dad still wonders how my Mom was able to cook only once a week and serve leftovers the other 6 nights. Mom still puts up with him. haha)
The Hubby…did not.
Leftovers were gross, and you didn’t have them unless you absolutely had to.
(Obviously, something totally delicious was an exception.)
So we ended up with a lot of wasted food and money going down the drain.
As we slowly collected kids (we’re up to 6 now), eating leftovers became less of an option and more of a requirement.
It took some time, but I was finally able to convince the entire family that leftovers are actually a good thing.
And I think I can convince you, too.
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by Jamie Jeffers | May 19, 2020 | Saving Money
We all hate to waste food, but we still find ourselves throwing out more every week. Use these simple tips and reduce food waste at home in no time!
Americans waste (on average) a pound of food per person per day.
That sounds incredible…until you think about the last time you cleaned out your fridge.
(How many nasty science experiments went straight into the trash? Sometimes you throw the whole container away ’cause you’d rather buy more Rubbermaids than look at or smell whatever was in there.)
We’ve all had the occasional fruit fly take up residence in the kitchen because we missed a bad piece of fruit.
(Or a whole bowl of fruit has gone bad. No judging here.)
Not only is it gross, but it also makes you feel horribly guilty about the amount of money you’re wasting.
But what can you do about it?
Well, here are a few ideas…
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by Jamie Jeffers | May 15, 2020 | Ways We Saved This Week
After replacing 5 appliances in 6 months time (and buying another one because we needed it, so really 6 appliances) I should be an appliance buying expert.
In reality, I’m giving all the other appliances the side eye and begging them not to join the others in the old junkyard.
sigh
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by Jamie Jeffers | May 15, 2020 | Parenting & Household Tips
These tips to organize a kids room on a budget are so simple, but so effective, that you’ll wish you’d read this last year.
“Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.”
If you haven’t heard that quote before, I’ll bet you’ve lived it!
When it comes to kids room organization, the trick is to keep it simple, sweetie. So let’s talk about simple solutions to problems like the kids room being a constant mess.
(And wouldn’t it be nice to get out the door without searching for last minute items for once?)
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by Jamie Jeffers | May 11, 2020 | Saving Money
These creative ways to save money are exactly what you need to boost your savings. Get money saving tips you can use in real life, every day.
That stupid kitchen faucet was leaking again.
And because we don’t have city water (we pay to have water hauled to our home every couple of weeks), it was more than an inconvenience.
It was literally money going down the drain.
So I asked a few super handy friends what faucet they recommend. We bought that thing not so long ago, and I didn’t love the idea of having to buy another one so soon.
Turns out, all I needed to do was replace a cartridge inside the faucet.
(Who knew? Well…not me.)
And that right there shows you two of my favorite ways to save money.
See, saving money isn’t all about not buying expensive coffee. There are things you can do all the time to save big.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Apr 22, 2020 | Recipe
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This easy white chicken chili recipe is a frugal meal you can serve in no time. (With almost no effort!)
Looking for a delicious soup recipe?
How about one that lets you use up all that leftover chicken in the fridge?
Once you try this White Chicken Chili, you’ll serve it all the time.
Because it’s so good. And unbelievably easy.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Apr 20, 2020 | Parenting & Household Tips
Summer time is a mixed bag.
On one hand, it’s nice to not have the worry about school lunches, car pool, forgotten homework, and last minute projects.
On the other hand… how many times can you hear “I’m bored!” Or “she looked at me!” before you lose it?
(Hint: It’s around three times.)
We have six kids here, so believe me when I say that I feel your pain!
Luckily, I’ve also been at this kid raising thing long enough to have collected some tricks that really help with a stressed out, booooored family.
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