Homeschooling while dealing with your own pain and suffering, whether temporary or long-term, can be a difficult thing to do. Let me say, first, if you are facing a chronic illness and still want to homeschool your children, you are not alone! For centuries, mothers have been teaching their children at home and dealing with […]
6 Simple Ways to Save on Haircuts
If you’re looking to whittle your budget, take a look at your beauty costs. In my area, a simple hair cut starts at $10. Add in color and you’re up to $40 to $60 or more. My boys’ hair grows FAST, so they’re due for haircuts about every 4 to 6 weeks. Just for […]
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The Basics of Stockpiling
If the word “stockpile” brings images to your mind of garages stuffed with mustard and basements loaded with enough salad dressing to make a salad to feed the world, then you have been watching too much reality television, and just in case you didn’t know it… reality television is far from reality. Our family saves […]
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Overcoming Sudden Loss of Income
A few months ago, I very unexpectedly lost my job. Being the sole income provider in our home, this proved to be a huge problem for our family. Shock, worry, fears and tears consumed me for a few days. What in the world were we going to do? We had no savings. How would […]
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After Christmas Money Management
So, Christmas is over. Presents were bought and handed out. The empty boxes and undecorated tree, are laying by the curb. As everyone gets back into their normal routines, you realize one of two things…. You’re broke! Or you have credit card bills coming in the mail… AND you’re broke! For […]
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How Swag Bucks Can Help You Get Free Stuff
What if I could show you a way to make about $200-$300 per year in extra spending money for your homeschool? What would you say? Scam? Too good to be true? I don’t have the time? Well, let me share with you a little secret that lots of people know about… and you should too! […]
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Giving Baked Goodies As Gifts {All Year Long}
In our family’s continual quest to be frugal stewards of the financial seeds that God has given us, one thing is for sure, we are never ever without anything we need. But even above our needs being supplied, God has continued to grow the seed of giving in our hearts. When I met my husband […]
