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How I Save 50-70% on Lean Ground Beef
Lean ground beef is so expensive these days. Even on sale I find it difficult to get 93% lean for less than $3.99 a lb and normally it is $4.99 a pound or more. My I often see much fattier beef for...
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Pesto Grilled Chicken
This was such a lovely meal. And a great change from the regular. My mom and I got together to prepare this dish based off a similar dish we had as a family the week before that was made with shrimp....
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How I Keep My Girls in Cute Clothes- On a Budget
After adopting our girls I realized that is pretty fun to buy cute clothes for girls and it can be tempting to come out of every store you go into with a bag full of stuff for your kids. I also quickly...
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Philly CheeseSteak Burger
Many thanks to Walmart and Kingsford charcoal for their sponsorship of this post. Does your family like grilling and burgers as much as mine does? I live in San Diego, so I feel pretty lucky that I can...
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20 Dinners That Cost About $5
Looking to cut down on your grocery budget? Well, it’s easy when you spend about $5 to feed a family of 4 dinner! Around the Penner house we do what ever we can to cut down on the cost of meals. One...
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Simplifying WIC- What is it and Who Qualifies?
According to the WIC website: “WIC provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding...
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The Ultimate Juicy Turkey Burger
First off I just have to say that these were a HUGE hit in my house. My oldest daughter who doesn’t care that much for burgers was asking that the one left over burger to be put in her lunch the next...
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How to Sell Your Stuff and Get the Most Money for It
Swimming in junk? Selling old or unused items is one of the fastest ways to get some extra cash, as well as free up some space in your home! However, there’s definitely ways to maximize the amount of...
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Gluten Free Banana Bread
I think this would be a great gift if you know anyone who is gluten free!! Gluten Free Banana Bread Ingredients 1 stick butter, softened ($.75) 4 medium ripe (brown spots) bananas ($.60) 2 eggs ($.20)...
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Perfect 6 Minute Buttercream
Don’t you love homemade butter cream frosting? It’s just so yummy. I could sit and eat a bowl (if I would not get sick, lol). If you a stuck in the rut of just using canned frosting you are really...
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How To Build a Well Stock Pantry
When some people think of a stockpile they tend to think a basement full of shelves and products that grossly resembles a super market or they think of products shoved under children’s bed, in the...
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3 Easy Ways to Get Your Budget Back on Track
We’ve all been there—a big holiday or birthday sneaks up on us, we spend a little more than we should, and suddenly our budget is off track. Oops! Instead of throwing in the towel and giving up on your...
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How to Start a Retirement Savings At Any Age
Few financial decisions are as important as retirement. If you want to live comfortably in the golden years of your life, you have to begin planning for them early. There are many ways to save for...
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10 Ways to Save At Least 50% Each Grocery Shopping Trip
Want to save at least 50% on your grocery bill? Follow these tips: 1. Prepare!! Know what’s on sale AND know what ingredients you will need for your meal preparation that week. Hopefully there will be...
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Top Secrets for Living on One Income
You’re ready to make the jump to being a stay-at-home parent, but you’re not quite sure how you’ll make it on one income. Staying at home with your children can require some financial sacrifice, but...
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Sugar Free Chocolate Almond Crunch Ice Cream
Are you trying to eat more whole foods like my family is? Sometimes it’s hard to give up some of the things we enjoy but when we started going that way I found that we developed a taste for a lot of...
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Make Extra Money Selling Stock Photography
Photography can be a great way to bring in some extra money if you’re handy with a camera! Companies and individuals use stock photography (photos that are sold to multiple people) for brochures,...
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How to Season and Care for Your Cast Iron
Whether you want to make cornbread, a pineapple upside down cake, or steaks that rival the local steakhouse’s offerings, cast iron is where it’s at. Lots of people shy away from cast iron because they...
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5 Unique and Frugal Date Night Ideas
Finally! Your mom, a friend, or a trusted babysitter has offered to take the kids for a night while you and your hubby hit the town for a night out. But, since you can’t find anything in your budget,...
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How to Have a Game Night on a Budget
If you walk through the game aisle at your local superstore, you may get the impression that your board games just aren’t cool if you don’t update them every few years. Game night can get expensive if...
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