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04/01/2013
The MoneySmart Family System: Teaching Financial Independence to Children of Every Age The MoneySmart Family System reveals how Steve and Annette raised their family of five MoneySmart kids using simple, yet revolutionary strategies. Together they've destroyed the myth that it costs more than $250,000 to raise a kid from birth to seventeen years old. More >>

Tags: BudgetFinancesFrugalRaising kidsSimple SavingsStay-at-Home Mom
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03/11/2013
Being Frugal I'm a stay-at-home mom to 2 boys and a new baby on the way! It's so hard financially, but totally worth it! More >>

Tags: BudgetChildrenFinancesFrugalHomeschoolHomeschoolingI am my kid's momMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPregnantSAHM stay-at-home momSimple Savings
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10/29/2012
Common Sense Economics One of the biggest mistakes newlyweds make today is to purchase a house based on two incomes. I can't understand why my generation (1950's) had so much more economic common sense than young people today. Maybe it's because we grew up with the privation that still existed after the depression. More >>

Tags: Common SenseDatingFinancesFrugalMarriageRead On-AirRelationshipsSimple SavingsValues
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10/29/2012
Leftover Halloween Candy Tips Here are some tips for using all of that extra Halloween candy... More >>

Tags: BudgetChristmasFrugalHalloweenHolidaysJill CooperLeftoversRecipesSimple SavingsStay-at-Home MomTawra KellamTrick-or-treating
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03/19/2012
Is Extreme Couponing Worth It? "I recently saw a special on the TLC cable channel called "Extreme Couponing" where people use coupons to stockpile grocery items, which they get nearly for free. I would love to hear your thoughts about it." More >>

Tags: BudgetCouponsFinancesfrugalJill CooperSimple SavingsStay-at-Home MomTawra Kellam
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01/23/2012
Save Money On Paper Towels - How To Cut Up Rags One great way to save money on paper towels is to use rags more frequently. In this article, I'll briefly describe how to cut rags to get the most efficient use out of them. More >>

Tags: BudgetFinancesfrugalJill CooperSimple SavingsStay-at-Home MomTawra Kellam
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10/03/2011
Feeding a Family for $400 a Month? Tawra Kellam, editor of LivingOnADime.com , does something that most people think they can't do today. She feeds her family of 6 for $400 a month. Most people say that's an impossible feat but what's even more impressive is that she does it without using coupons. More >>

Tags: BudgetfrugalJill CooperSimple SavingsStay-at-Home MomTawra Kellam
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