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Halloween Safety Tips from the CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission sent out these safety tips for a safe Halloween: Costumes When purchasing costumes, masks, beards and wigs, look for flame-resistant fabrics such as nylon or...
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More on buying holiday photo cards
As I mentioned last week, I decided to see if I can get all of my holiday photo cards for as little money as possible. The price I want to beat is 15 cents per card, which is what I paid for a set of...
View ArticleWorks for Me: Start shopping for next year’s holidays right now
I’ll let you in on a little secret: I love after-Christmas sales. Most stores will put their holiday items on 50% clearance the day after Christmas. If you have your eye on something particular that...
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WFMW: What do you put in an inexpensive Easter basket besides candy?
This week is a reverse Works for Me Wednesday, when the participants get to ask their readers for help. And I need your help! Tell me: What inexpensive non-food items can you put in an Easter basket? I...
View ArticleTrick or treat alternatives
We don’t live on a street where there are a lot of houses or families, so trick or treating on our street isn’t an option. Here are some non-traditional alternatives to consider if you’re in the same...
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Flashback: Halloween Safety Tips
Here’s a post that ran one year ago – stay safe! The Consumer Product Safety Commission sent out these safety tips for a safe Halloween: Costumes When purchasing costumes, masks, beards and wigs, look...
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Morning Coffee: Shopping deals at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls
T.J. Maxx and Marshalls sent me a couple of gift cards to check out their stores. I didn’t have time to look for clothes for myself, but I did pick up some Star Wars action figures for the boys at 35%...
View ArticleHoliday Season Priorities
There is so much going on right now that it’s no surprise I’ve come down with a cold amidst all the busyness of the season. It’s got me thinking about what’s really important right now: Sticking to our...
View ArticleI’m Not Superwoman
I wish I was Superwoman – in the sense that I wish I could accomplish everything I want to do, and do them all well. But especially at this time of year, I’m reminded that I’m not Superwoman, and that...
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Quest for a Simple(r) Christmas: Money Saving Mom’s 21 Days to a Simple...
I’m trying to catch up on Money Saving Mom’s 21 Days to a Simple Christmas Challenge. Crystal is offering a free copy of her e-book, 21 Days to a Simple Christmas, and inviting others to read it and...
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It’s Time: Get Ready for the Holidays
November starts the day after tomorrow, and that means holiday season is right around the corner. That makes now a great time to start planning ahead for a stress-free – or at least, less-stressed –...
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Get Ready for the Holidays: Week 1
Can you believe it’s already November?! I feel like school just started back up, but we’re actually coming up quickly on Thanksgiving and winter break. As I mentioned last week, that means it’s a good...
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Get Ready for the Holidays: Get your house in order
Now that we have a goal and budget for this holiday season, it’s time to turn our attention to our surroundings, and get our house in order so we can enjoy a relaxing environment during what can be a...
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Get Ready for the Holidays: How to get your house in order
Yesterday, we discussed the need to get our homes in order so that we can celebrate the holidays in a relaxing environment. And we focused on the what we need to do to make that happen, rather than...
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Get Ready for the Holidays: Resources to help you plan and organize the season
If you feel you need more direction, printable planners, more encouragement, etc., to help you get through the holidays, no problem! The internet is full of resources for you. Here are just a few that...
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Get Ready for the Holidays: When you’re on a limited budget
So far in this series, we’ve talked about setting a goal for the season, what we need to do to get our house ready for the holidays, and how to make that happen. Today, let’s shift gears a bit and...
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Get Ready for the Holidays: Have a hosting plan
Are you hosting a gathering for Thanksgiving or another occasion? If so, there are many things you can do ahead of time to reduce the stress. Here’s a quick checklist: Determine the number of people...
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Get Ready for the Holidays: Decorations
Thanksgiving is over, so most people are at least thinking about decorating their houses, if they haven’t started already. Personally, I’ve been impatiently waiting for Thanksgiving to come and go...
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Plan Your Thanksgiving Menu Now
I’m a big believer in planning ahead, and I’ve been thinking dreaming about this year’s Thanksgiving meal since the end of October. I’m off the hook when it comes to the turkey, stuffing, cranberry...
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Recipes for Thanksgiving
You might have all of your Thanksgiving recipes lined up already, but in case you’re still on the hunt for something new this year, be sure to check out our Thanksgiving Pinterest board, which is full...
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