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No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

It’s been a year of firsts for my first grader: First time attending all-day school, first time riding a school bus and the first time eating lunch in the cafeteria. Granted, I pack her lunch the majority of the time, but there have been days when she’s opted for the school’s hot lunch. So far she has only done so on the days that feature pepperoni pizza or chicken nuggets, but, hey, it’s a start, and given that it frees me from wracking my brain at 11 at night trying to figure out what to pack in her lunch bag, … Continue reading →

3 Ways to Have Fun Preparing to Go Back to School

Can you believe it’s almost time? In some parts of the nation, children have already returned to the classroom and are hard at work. The rest are busy with school supply lists and last minute summer fun. Here are some ways to make it fun while preparing for back to school. Fling or Fine Fashion Show – Nobody likes trying on clothing before school starts, but many households follow this practice each year. Finding out what fits, and doesn’t fit can be fun though. While children are trying things on, making it a fun time by staging a fashion show. … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: May 19 – 25

Welcome to the Home Week in Review. Did you miss any articles throughout the week? If so, they are linked here for your convenience. Going Green Go green folks will find lots to talk about this week in the Home Blog. Mary Ann has tips for going green in various spaces throughout the home. Check it out: Going Green in the Bedroom Going Green in the Bathroom Going Green in the Bathroom 2 Going Green in the Garage (and Basement) *Remember, you don’t have to listen to Al Gore about global warming or “climate change” (or whatever it’s called this … Continue reading →

Great Ways to Cut Your Food Costs (3)

On the last day of this series on cutting your food costs, I’d like you to choose two from each day and begin implementing them into your daily life. If you start slow and only do a couple, you will see savings and you will begin to make it a habit. As you go, continue to try more and more of these tips and you will soon be an expert at shopping for food and providing low-cost meals to your family. Here are my final tips in this series: Purchase skim milk instead of whole or 2%. The lower the … Continue reading →