by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 25, 2015 | Happiness & Giving, Holidays
I admire the fact that my nieces and nephews don’t actually roll their eyes in annoyance when they’re asked “How’s school?” by adults for the 20th time. If you ask a kid that question and expect anything other than “Good” for an answer, you’re fooling yourself!
Meanwhile, the dinner conversation is turning into a precarious area. You just know there will be a brawl at the first mention of Donald Clinton.
There’s only one thing that can fix these problems.
A good laugh!
Keep these up your sleeve to bring a festive mood to your Thanksgiving meal!
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by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 19, 2015 | Holidays, Recipe
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Not long after getting married, my Hubby and I started celebrating Practice Thanksgiving.
What’s Practice Thanksgiving?
It’s a family tradition that we made up.
But there were good reasons for us to celebrate this tradition. And I think you might want to adopt a Practice Thanksgiving for your family, too.
Here’s why.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 18, 2015 | Happiness & Giving, Holidays, Parenting & Household Tips
Finding the perfect gifts for parents who have everything is challenging. Thankfully, you can just grab something from this easy list!
It’s time to go shopping, and you know you have to find something special.
The trouble is figuring out what to get as gifts for parents who have everything!
Sure, they might tell you not to buy them anything, but it doesn’t seem right. I mean, how can you show up empty handed for the people who gave you life?
Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.
They’ll love these gift ideas! (And they probably don’t already have 5 of them in their attic.)
What Do You Buy As Gifts for Parents Who Have Everything?
Let’s look at some suggestions that won’t add clutter, but can be appreciated by most people.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 17, 2015 | Debt, Happiness & Giving, Saving Money
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While I like to blog about frugal ways to raise a family, I have a guilty little secret.
My name is Jamie, and I have a fast food problem.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 11, 2015 | Happiness & Giving
Inside: Giving to military charities is the best way to show your gratitude to the soliders who fight for our freedom. Learn more about the groups that give.
I know many people who are in the military, have been in the military, or are married to members of the military. These people have made so many sacrifices for our continued freedom, and my entire family is so grateful for you!
A little education first…Veterans Day is a day to thank and celebrate the living members who have or still are serving our country. Memorial Day is set aside to respectfully remember and mourn the soldiers we lost in battle.
We can say thank you in many different ways. Giving a shout out to your soldiers on social media is great. Stopping a soldier on the street and thanking him or her for their service is wonderful. But we can say thank you in other ways, too.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Nov 10, 2015 | Holidays, Parenting & Household Tips
You want gifts for little boys they’ll love even after the box is thrown away. Every gift on this list is kid tested and approved.
Shopping for gifts for little boys is just plain fun.
There are so many things that will bring them true joy…as long as you know where to look.
Because after all, we live in a world filled with overwhelming choices. So it helps to narrow gift ideas down to things that are tried and true.
With four boys in our family, we’ve had hundreds of toys cycle through our home over the years.
Sadly, I’ve seen a ton of toys get tossed in a corner and never played with again.
But I’m now an expert at which toys get played with time and time again.
These are the winners. The toys that are tried and true…well loved and played with until they’re worn.
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I'm Jamie, and I want to help you afford a beautiful life with your family. 
