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Archives for October 2017

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Amazing Thoughtful But Inexpensive Christmas Gifts (Updated)

10/26/17
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Need some budget-saving holiday gift ideas this year? Here is a list of simple inexpensive Christmas gifts that everyone on your list will love! The holiday season has become a time of great stress and budget Continue Reading

Filed Under: Holidays, Saving Money, Tips

Teal Pumpkin Project

How to Use a Teal Pumpkin to Help Kids With Allergies!

10/23/17
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  What is The Teal Pumpkin Project? My family will display a teal-colored pumpkin in support of the Teal Pumpkin Project this year. For years, I had no idea what the teal pumpkin meant! Our Halloween planning is Continue Reading

Filed Under: Halloween, Holidays

The Very Best Sloppy Joes (2 cooking methods)!

10/16/17
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  Two ways to cook Sloppy Joes Good ol' Sloppy Joes! They are an American standard. A kid-friendly classic and can be super easy and fast to make (making them a perfect weeknight meal). I used to feel Continue Reading

Filed Under: kid-friendly, Weeknight Dinners

making homemade popcorn in an inexpensive air popper is fast and much healthier than microwave popcorn. Get our recipe and more helpful tips at Made in a Pinch and follow us on Pinterest!-min

Why you need to make air popped popcorn today

10/9/17
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My family loves eating popcorn! It's a wonderful addition to our family movie nights on Friday nights. It has become a tradition, and the boys ask for it when we get ready to watch a movie together. I grew up on Continue Reading

Filed Under: Food, Healthy alternatives, Snacks

4 Ways to Save Money On Christmas Gifts

10/6/17
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  Does it feel as though it's too early to talk about Christmas? It does to me, considering it's the beginning of October, and we haven't even gotten through Halloween yet! However, now is a great time to talk Continue Reading

Filed Under: Saving Money, Tips

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