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Whole Wheat Pancakes Recipe
photo credit: aMichiganMom This is a recipe I found online a bit ago and changed a lot. I tend to do that with my recipes to fit them to what we have or what we use. This is a very frugal recipe and it is really healthy as well. We make it around once a…
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5 Tips for Teaching Kids About Money
Teaching kids about money is one of the best things you can do as a parent. In today’s society, kids want the latest electronics and named brand clothing. It is easy as parents to give in to these requests, but should we? I’m going to go out on a limb and say while it’s nice…
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Saving Money At The Grocery Store By Price Matching
If you are new to this series you may want to start at the beginning HERE. Each time I go out to grocery shop, I have one of these two situations to deal with. Stop touching your brother! Me loading 4 kids into the car and driving to the store where I take them all…



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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.






