Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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February Can Be a Great Month for the Frugal Shopper
Everyone knows to celebrate Valentine’s Day in February and that it is Black History Month, but did you know it is also the month for chocolate and canned foods? Weird but true. Oh, and while we are at it, let’s not forget American pie, cherries, grapefruits and children’s dental health. February apparently packs a lot into its 28 day appearance each calendar year. It also happens to be the month for some savvy shoppers to score big savings on certain items so here are the best frugal finds for February.
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Posted by Ayse Gider at 05:16 PM
Friday, February 14, 2014
****UPDATED 2/13/15****
Valentine’s Day is literally upon us and couples everywhere are scrambling for last minute gifts and date ideas. It’s understandable; even the most reluctant of admirers feels the pressure to DO SOMETHING for Valentine’s Day. Some of the ideas below may even help spur some sudden inspiration. These are recipes and suggestions I’ve found on various blog posts, ranging from super simple and frugal to far more romantic and involved. Here’s a full date night dinner round up that’s sure to get ideas going for much longer than just Valentine’ Day.
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Posted by Ayse Gider at 09:59 AM
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Valentine’s Day generates quite a bit of public disagreement. It’s always interesting to see where people fall in the mix on this day. Are you a hopeless romantic who secretly (or not so secretly) looks forward to grand gestures on this day? If so, then these stories are for you. Or perhaps you are one of those that dreads this holiday – hello singletons and begrudging spouses. I understand, although my household is somewhere in the middle.
While dates are not necessarily mandated, we do enjoy giving small gifts to each other and especially to the kids. I’ve also developed quite a soft spot for the incredible homemade ones people are coming up with such as this lovely round up from Cool Mom Picks. But, here’s the real reason I enjoy Valentine’s Day.
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Posted by Ayse Gider at 09:17 AM
Thursday, February 6, 2014
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Oh my, we are almost to the end of the January Cure challenge! What an event it has been too. There have been ups and downs as I’ve attempted to tackle this inspiring organizational front on my home. However, now the finish line is in sight {and I may be on the floor by the end} but I am going to see it through! Let’s look at how week four turned out overall.
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Posted by Ayse Gider at 07:53 AM