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Simple Living Challenge Day 11: Using Substitutions
Household Substitutions One of my biggest money saving tips is to use household substitutions. But it is also one of the best ways to keep things simple for cooking. There are many items you can substitute for other ingredients. I have often realized I am out of an ingredient and gone to the internet to…
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How To Quick Clean Your Microwave
Sometimes you only have a few minutes to quick clean your microwave. So instead of just putting it to the side and not doing it, use this super easy tip to get it clean in about 5 mins! I am kind of embarrassed to show you this, but this was my microwave at the start…
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How to Save Money on Private School Uniforms
There seem to be a lot of articles circulating out there about how to save money on back to school clothing, but what if your child wears private school uniforms? You might think that you need to just bite the bullet and pay for them at top dollar, but the truth is there are ways…



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