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Quote of the Day: “If you don’t climb the mountain, you can’t view the plain.” Hello and happy friday!!! Do you have any exciting plans for this weekend? I do. But you’ll have to wait until monday to hear about them. 🙂 🙂 🙂 My mother gave Lucy some freeze dried chicken gizzards for Christmas Read More >>
So. About that budget. I think it’s time for an overhaul, don’t you? People are always asking…. Does your grocery budget include toiletries? {No, becuase we don’t eat them} Does it include going out to a restaurant or take out? {No, because I’ve always put them in a different category}. What about getting a cup Read More >>
Another year is coming to an end, and for the 4th year in a row, I’ve gone over budget. Am I freaking out about it? Nah. Do I feel like a failure? Not one bit. Am I disappointed? Nope. I’m happy. Seriously. Over the last few years I’ve spent about $165/month on groceries. Obviously that’s over Read More >>
A big THANK YOU to everyone who sent in their photos for the $20/$20 Challenge in 2015. I hope by sharing those pantry pictures and organization stories, you were able to gain a little useful information. The challenge might be over, but I’d love to still see those pantries! If you’re willing to share, I’m Read More >>
Turkeys are great for feeding a crowd. Â If you were lucky enough to score a turkey for free from all of the grocery store promotions {spend $100, get a free turkey sort of thing}, then you can potentially squeeze quite a few meals out of the leftovers, and slide into the holidays with a little Read More >>
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