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How We Do It: Think Outside The Box
One of the biggest ways we make ends meet is by thinking outside the box. There are so many things you can reuse or use in a different way than it was originally intended that helps to stretch your money further. A few of the things we do in our home to stretch our budget…
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What is Balanced Contentment?
What is Balanced Contentment? About 3 months ago I heard this term for the first time. As soon as I heard it I jotted it down. I remember feeling like it was the key to happiness in your life. I forgot about it for a while. Went on with my life and tried to figure…
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Simple Living Challenge Day 5: Simple Closet
Closet Organization *These photos are real, they have not been doctored in any way* If you are new to the simple living challenge, the entire Simple Living Challenge series can be found here. So I was going to simplify my bedroom closet. But when I saw this and started trying to figure out a better…



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Hey!!!! I am Melissa! I am a mother and wife that loves to live frugally, spend time with my family and help others. I think love goes a long way and respect goes even further. I am real on this site because life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. You’re not alone through all this and I want you to feel right at home. Join me in the ups and downs of frugal life and raising a family in a time where choosing the right isn’t always popular.






