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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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5 Tip for Successful Bartering
Bartering and negotiating are two skills that seem to have gone to the wayside for so many, but they both as useful to a savvy businessperson as the budget minded mom or dad. Developing the ability to hold your own during negotiations or while bartering your way to a desired item or outcome takes some…
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Easy Stove Top Mexican Chicken Skillet Dinner Recipe
This is a quick and simple meal and can be served with rice, potatoes, salad, or on a tortilla! Mexican Chicken Recipe 2 Chicken Breasts cut into bite size chunks 1 onion chopped 1 red Bell Pepper Chopped 1 Green Bell Pepper Chopped 2 cloves of garlic 2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp ground cumin…



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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.






