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Baby Proofing Ideas To Make Your House Toddler Ready

These baby proofing ideas are just what you need to make your house toddler safe.

Life is funny.  You spend the first several months of a baby’s life begging them to learn how to walk.

Then they get past those first steps…and you start to wonder what we were thinking?!

You don’t even really understand how much baby proofing a house needs until you suddenly see it from the perspective of your toddler.

Those baby safety kids with their outlet covers and cabinet door locks make you feel like you’re ready…but it doesn’t take long to realize that’s just the beginning!

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5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week 40

5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week 40

Did you happen to notice that this is week number 40 in the 5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week series??  I’m so excited to have reached another milestone!

I wasn’t sure how long I would be able to keep up with this series when I first began writing it.  Each week I find it a challenge to come up with another 5 ways we’ve saved without being too repetitive.  But the challenge is good for me, especially in our #yearofno.

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14 Sure Ways to Stay Motivated While You Get Debt Free

When you’re fighting to get debt free, it can be tough to stay motivated. At least one of these 14 tips are sure to work for you.

When you come to the realization of just how bad your debt is, you can do one of two things.  

Bury your head in the ground…

or find the guts to finally get debt free.

Most of us get a quick rush of motivation when we start the debt-free journey.  

But after a while, those endorphins fade and reality sets in.  

Paying off debt is hard work.  If it took you a while to build up the debt, it’s going to take you a while to pay it back off.

14 Sure Ways to Stay Motivated While You Get Debt Free
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2 Week Meal Plan for Late June

2 Week Meal Plan for Late June

Welcome to meal planning Monday!  The best part about doing meal plans on a 2 week basis is that I only have to fuss with this job twice a month or so.   In the past I have even done my meal planning and shopping on a monthly basis, but it just isn’t practical in this season of life.  So every 2 weeks it is!

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Saving Money on Busy Nights

Saving Money on Busy Nights

money-saving-mom-125Today, I’m so happy to share with you that Money Saving Mom has shared another one of my posts.  Be sure to jump over and check it out!  I’m giving you tips on how you can avoid the drive thru and other expenses on busy nights.

If you are new to Medium Sized Family, welcome!  Is your family also on a journey towards freedom from debt?  If you like finding ways to save money, I think this blog will be a great fit for you.

I encourage you to learn more about Medium Sized Family on the Start Here page.  There you can find links to popular posts and series and learn more about this blog.

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Right now I’m offering a totally free 3 day course to help you Identify and Destroy Your Budget Busters.  You can learn all about it here.

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5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week 40

5 Ways We’ve Saved Money This Week 39

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Happy Friday!  It’s time to recap the week and talk about our frugal wins.

I’ll admit, we had a bit of an expensive week.  Three of our kids went to camp (which added up to a pretty tidy sum of money).  But we had decided that these camp experiences were important and worth the investment.  So it wasn’t money wasted, but carefully spent.

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Fun and Easy Outside Activities for Kids This Summer

Summer break has just begun, and many of us moms are already done with the whining.

Even if you have a strict policy eliminating the words “I’m bored” from your household vocabulary, they just say it in other ways.

(Usually picking fights with each other or bouncing off of the walls.)

You need to put that restless energy to good use!  Sometimes, all it takes is a suggestion or two about what to do when you’re bored.

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10 Amazing Summer Potluck Recipes That Will Wow a Crowd

10 Amazing Summer Potluck Recipes That Will Wow a Crowd

You need these summer potluck recipes in your life! Keep them on hand and everyone will be begging for the recipe at your next gathering.

Aren’t potlucks great??  It’s such a simple way to entertain guests without spending a fortune.  I know I never mind bringing along a dish when my family is invited to a party.

And each time I throw a party, most of my guests will ask what they can bring.  I’m not sure if that’s good old midwestern politeness or if it’s just that I have great friends and family.

Either way… it’s a good idea to keep a list of summer potluck recipes on hand.  Then you’ll always be ready for that last minute gathering!

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