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If you love freebies or saving money, then there is a lot of love to be found this Valentine’s Day! This holiday doesn’t have to tap your wallet if you take advantage of these amazing deals with this ultimate list of Valentine’s Day Freebies and Deals for 2020. This list is a great way to celebrate…
I’ve finally done it. I’ve managed to convince all three kids to give out the same eco-friendly Valentine’s Day cards to their classmates. It’s almost too good to be true. A few weeks ago I decided that I’d encourage the kids to give candy-free and eco-friendly Valentines this year. We’ve been cutting down on our…
Are you ready for spring? I am! I’m getting ready with this fun herb garden and printable herb companion cheat sheet. Related Post: How to Start a Garden on a Budget Herbs are great for container gardening I recently posted about how I wish I had time to grow my own vegetables. While I don’t…
Life is full of polarizing issues. People are always divided on politics, the right diets, cruises, etc. Eating broccoli stalks is one of these highly polarized issues. People either love to eat broccoli stalks or they can’t stand it. So much so that lots of people either only buy the florets or worse, they throw…
This creamy broccoli stalk and potato soup is so good that you’ll forget it’s healthy for you. Seriously. This recipe not only keeps you from wasting your broccoli stalks, it’s paleo, Whole30, and dairy free. To top it off, this recipe is also easy! Gotta love a recipe that is easy, delicious and healthy. Does…
Did you know that I’m a terrible gift giver? I’d honestly be lost without gift guides. Even though I always have good intentions of being a good gift giver, I almost always fall short. I get so stressed out about finding unique gifts at a good price that I usually end up giving something cliche…
When you’re a frugal living blogger like me, everyone tends to ask you if certain things are “worth the money”. This exact thing happened to me on my way home from Day 1 of Rise x Ft. Myers with Rachel Hollis. I was chatting with a friend on the phone and telling her about my…
It’s always fun to get free things in the mail. That’s why I love websites that send freebies. Months ago I blogged about all the different word of mouth marketing websites you could use to get freebies. As any good researcher would do, I signed up for all of them myself! Find out which ones…
Are your kids big Star Wars fans who are obsessed with Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian? If so, these free Baby Yoda Valentine printables are for you! Simply open the PDF, print and give out to friends on Valentine’s Day. Click here to go straight to the Baby Yoda Valentine’s Day Free Printables Confession: I…
Looking for an easy mocktail recipe for Dry January, Whole30, or just because you don’t want to drink? I’ve got you covered with these 10 easy mocktail recipes that you can easily make at home. These mocktails are simple, delicious, and taste just as good without the alcohol. Mocktail Recipes for People who Don’t like…
Have you jumped on the Dry January bandwagon yet? If you are still on the fence you might change your mind once you see all the benefits. It isn’t news that drinking less has health benefits. Check out these 10 benefits to going dry for January. RELATE POST: 10 Easy Mocktail Recipes to Make at…
Are you ready to get serious about finances and set financial goals for the new year? The beginning of the year is the perfect time to do this. Think outside of the box when setting New Year’s resolutions this year and set financial goals this year (and every year after this). Follow these tips for…