by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 13, 2017 | Saving Money
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I know that I don’t often share deals (outside of Fridays) here, but I knew you would want to learn about this one. If you’re thinking about Christmas gifts, why not grab a canvas print of a family picture for that loved one?
A canvas print feels much more special, and even more so when it’s a special photograph.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 10, 2017 | Ways We Saved This Week
Two years ago, I decided to start celebrating the ways our family saved money each week. Not only did this give my Hubby and me the motivation to keep working hard to pay off debt, but we hoped that sharing our money saving ideas would inspire our readers to save more, too.
The first few weeks, I wondered if I could really write about these things week after week without becoming boring and repetitive. But over time, I realized that with the changing of the seasons, the years, and the way we do things, there’s always another way you can save money.
Based on the number of people who have read these posts, I’d say you feel the same way. You want to save money for the things that mean the most to your own family. It’s so nice to have a whole community of savers in one place!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 3, 2017 | Ways We Saved This Week
Last weekend, we attended my Dad’s retirement party. People wrote ideas for his bucket list, and I couldn’t resist having a little fun with the cherry pie I made (Dad’s favorite!).
I’m so happy for him. After all, my parents are absolute whizzes when it comes to pinching a penny. After years of being responsible with their money, my parents are able to retire without the debt that so many others still have.
I’m keeping that in mind when we make our own money goals!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 27, 2017 | Ways We Saved This Week
Grocery shopping is a mindful process for the frugal. I’ve shopped at a bigger chain for years, because between coupons (they often send me coupons for $20 off my purchase!), discounted gas, and deal stacking, it’s worked great for saving my family a ton of money.
But lately I’m starting to wonder if I wouldn’t be better off finding the time to shop at Aldi instead. Is it just me, or are grocery prices climbing again?
I’ll let you know how this goes and if shopping Aldi is a money saver for our family of 7. I have shopped at Aldi in the past, but it hasn’t been my “go to” grocery store for years. So if you’ve got any hot Aldi tips, leave a comment!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 25, 2017 | Happiness & Giving
While there are still many things on this list that cost less than $10, I’m sad to say that this year I had to raise the limit here to $15. Happy inflation! (Not…)
Whether you’re ready to make a little splurge on yourself or you need a gift idea that fits into your budget, you can’t go wrong with anything on this list of cool things under 15 dollars!
Ever since the, ahem, “events of 2020”, it’s been difficult to find deals under $10. I can’t guarantee that the price of these items will stay under $15, but they were at that price point at the time of this update.
Best thing to do is click over and see if the price is still close to $15.
You’re sure to find something here that matches the gift exchange themes your group set up this year!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 23, 2017 | Recipe
Do you want an apple cinnamon french toast casserole that isn’t too eggy and won’t make you wait until tomorrow? This recipe perfectly starts your day!
There’s nothing like the scent of apples baking to take you back to Grandma’s house.
In fact, this simple apple cinnamon french toast casserole smells so good, you can’t resist taking just a little taste fresh out of the oven.
Because when you combine fresh apples with the taste of a delicious cinnamon raisin bread, the flavors are irresistible.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 20, 2017 | Ways We Saved This Week
There’s nothing like a little late night (well, late for a second grader) time spent looking up a rhyme for the word “aren’t”. Helpful hint: there are no words that rhyme with aren’t. Luckily, I have a feeling the teacher will be pretty lenient about this.
The further I get in life, the more I realize that you don’t have to be perfect all the time. In fact, more often than not it sets you up for failure.
So sometimes, you fudge it just a little. Maybe you run out of money earlier in the pay period than you should have and you have to get extra creative about your spending until the next pay day. It happens.
Or maybe you have to rhyme “aren’t” with “weren’t”.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 18, 2017 | Holidays
Get a totally free printable Thanksgiving potluck signup sheet along with plenty of recipes and ideas for filling it up. Happy Turkey Day!
Ah, Thanksgiving. A day filled with amazing food and relaxation.
Well, it’s relaxing for some of us.
Unfortunately, someone has to take care of all of that food! Don’t leave Mom, Grandma, or Aunt Sara to do everything alone.
A potluck is the perfect way to simplify a huge meal. Each person can bring a recipe they are comfortable with, and no one person is left with all the work.
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