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    The Seduction of The Second Car

    If you haven’t been following along, we were gifted a car from our in-laws and we’ve been having a frustrating time selling our regular car. Here’s the update to the frustrating bits: the car is now the proud owner of a new alternator and parking brake cable. It failed the e-test because there weren’t enough […] More

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    Wait, Why Don’t You Have a Will?

    Many people put off important grown up things like getting a will. If you know that you need a will, but haven’t got around to getting one done, I can relate. I’m married, own some big things, like a house, have a pet, and a kid. Until this week, I didn’t have a will. Dying […] More

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    5 Things To Consider Before Giving Up Your Dryer

    Well, it’s been about a month since we bought our folding drying rack and swore off using our electric dryer. It was pretty touching and go at the start, but because of the great tips and success stories that I read in the comments section, I kept with it. We’re nowhere near experts yet, but […] More

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    6 Excuses for Unused Gift Cards

    Today I was rolling through the drive through and I found an unused McDonald’s gift card in my wallet  (I never said we would give up fast food completely).  It was silver with a sparkly M so I realized it must be from last Christmas.  Why hadn’t I used it yet this year? When I got […] More

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    5 Frugal Gifts on Cheap Mom’s Christmas Wish List

    5 Frugal Gifts on Cheap Mom’s Christmas Wish List This week I started getting a lot of requests for my Christmas list.  We don’t need for much in our house, but a list has been required.  So, I thought I would share with you 5 items on my wish list that appeal to my cheap […] More