Author: Natalie Spring
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Double Duty Diaper Bag
Sometimes I have to face reality. My (now seemingly) glamorous life as a free and independent young adult ended pretty much the moment I saw the word “pregnant” appear on that little purple stick. Now, most of what I am, and what I do, are all to do with being a mom. I spend most…
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Five Skills to Save You $$$: Cooking
Of all of our list of skills that will save you money, perhaps no single skill will save you as much money as the skill of cooking. Just think about it. You eat everyday. Unless you are one of those weird super low calorie dieters, you probably eat many times a day. That means about…
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Save BOO! Koo Bucks on Halloween
Well folks, it is time to outfit your little trick-or-treaters and yourself if you are still into Halloween like I am. Here are a few ideas for looking your spookiest without scaring your bank account. Repurpose old costumes. Take your black witch skirt from years past and repurpose it into a gypsy costume. The shirt…
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Bored? Board Games!
Whether we like to admit it or not, most people spend a lot of time and money seeking for ways to entertain themselves. Sure, we should be nothing but productive all the time, but where’s the fun in that!? It’s because of that longing to be entertained that people pay over $100 a month for…
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To Upgrade or Not To Upgrade
My husband and I spent the morning chasing our little one around some model homes in the area. We happen to be in the market for a home, but the truth is I like touring houses just for fun. The glistening new granite, getting a happy high off the new paint. I picked up the…
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Have a Great Summer Staycation!
Nothing like summertime to put the ants in your pants for going out and doing something in the world. Maybe you would like to take a scientific voyage to Antarctica (talk about beating the heat!) or you would like to toss some willing virgin into the lava at Mt. Kilauea in Hawaii. But alas, you…