Category Archives: Money Saving Tips

DIY Coat Rack

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Cheri

Fall is in the air and winter is just around the corner. In fact, here in the midwest, in the second week of September we already had freezing temps at night, which forced us to take out coats and hats … Continue reading →

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Reusable, Refillable Yogurt Tubes

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Cheri

This post features an early version of what is now known as SqueeZurts: The ORIGINAL Reusable, Refillable Squeeze Snack Tubes! Want to make your own yogurt tubes at home? Go ahead! With SqueeZurts you can reuse and refill tubes over … Continue reading →

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Fixing Broken Flip Flops

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Cheri

For the past 7 years, I have worn flip flops almost exclusively year round. When I moved to Minnesota, I finally bought some closed toe shoes, knowing that flip flops in January wouldn’t be the brightest idea. I know flip … Continue reading →

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An Easy Do-It-Yourself Tip for Stripped Wood

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Janae

Have you ever found that a hinge or screw has come loose, only to find that the wood that it has been screwed into is now stripped and far too large for the screw? If so, here is my number … Continue reading →

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Favorite Dress to Favorite Skirt

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Sunny

Does your daughter have a favorite dress that she has grown out of? Consider recycling it into her favorite skirt! When my daughter was 2 years old, she loved her “butterfly dress,” and it later became her little sister’s favorite … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Vinegar

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Janae

Lately, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the “all-around” uses of Distilled White Vinegar. Apparently, Vinegar is a natural cleaner, heating agent, and antiseptic. So, it’s uses are many. Here’s a few you might find useful. Dishwashing Rinse-Aid: Just add 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Kids Eat Free

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Janae

With a large family, eating out can seem like an impossibility. But, in today’s economy, more and more restaurants are realizing the valuing of catering to families with kids. Lots of restaurants now offer Kids Eat Free nights (or close … Continue reading →

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Quick Cleaning Tips

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Cheri

Do you have a messy eater in your home? Or maybe two? Or three? I find that the floor under our table is always messy, wet, sticky, or literally STUCK. Cheerios and Life cereal are the worst, aren’t they!? Today, … Continue reading →

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Restaurant.com

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Cheri

A while ago,Heidi shared her wonderful experiences with Living Social and Groupon. Today, I want to share how much I love restaurant.com. If you’ve used it before, hopefully you love it. If you haven’t tried it, go online and search … Continue reading →

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Get a Whole New Wardrobe for Free!

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Janae

Summer is quickly arriving and you’ve likely gone through your closet, seeing what still fits. Whether you’ve met your New Year’s Resolution or, like me, find that you’ll never fit into those pre-baby jeans again, you’ve likely found an assortment … Continue reading →

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