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by Michelle Jones, Founder of BetterBudgeting.orgA Frugal Mom's Review of Petco's Vital Care Program: Costs vs. SavingsWe are a dog family. Between us and our grown children we collectively have ...

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 Submitted by David JonesAmidst modern technology and the effects of the pandemic, job hunting looks quite different in 2021 than it did before COVID. No one knows exactly when the pandemic ...

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by Michelle Jones, Founder of BetterBudgeting.org There's no doubt, regularly shopping online can save you a decent amount of money each month. That is, if you do it right. Shopping frivolously, ...

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Submitted by Michelle Jones, Founder of BetterBudgeting Life can be very unpredictable, at least for most of us. In the movie Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks even summed up the idea humorously when his c...

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by David Jones, Assistant Editor We all want to eat good food without breaking the bank while doing so. It is a recurring challenge for many families to enjoy a pleasant dining experience without...

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by Michelle Jones, Founder of BetterBudgeting Wondering how and where to file your personal income taxes for free? Here's a few of our favorite options that can help you get the job done quick an...

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by Michelle Jones, founder of BetterBudgeting According to a recent 2017 poll of 8,000 Americans, 57 percent have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts. What is even more concerning... a who...

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by Bonnie Dewkett Getting organized isn’t easy. It takes an investment of time and effort. If it were easy, everyone’s home would look like the inside of a home décor catalog. However, the o...

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by Vicki Stanley Brown  Have you ever found a rare coin? Every few months both my children get their bag of treasure down to look through it. They are ages 7 and 11 and to them all their coi...

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by Donna Smallin Kuper Do Try This at Home! Are you tired of your home decor but you just don’t have money for redecorating in your budget? Don’t let that stop you! Here are six do-it-yoursel...

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by Shirley Ware These are the steps for a modestly glittered placemat for a touch of glam underneath the mason jar and wooden slab look for a wedding reception or other event. My challenge was ge...

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by Nancy Johnson Fall is the season for apples. Fun kid fall activity ideas include apple arts and crafts, games, and yummy cooking projects. September 26 is Johnny Appleseed's birthday, so (next...

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by Donna Smallin Kuper Could you use some extra cash? Here’s how to turn your garage clutter into a profit and, in the process, organize your garage once and for all. *  *  * Schedule...

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Submitted by Rebecca K. of Florida "The Kinda Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornament". My office was having an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. My (12 year old) son and I decided to create an ornament th...

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Submitted by Lisa Sett of California "Fleece Navidad" Make this adorable sheep ornament with a little paint, cardboard, and yarn. *  *  * Items needed: Scrap of cardboard, approximately...

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Submitted by Benetta Strydom of South Africa "Felt Bling" Use felt and cookie cutters to make your own Christmas ornaments. Jazz them up with rhinestones and mirror shapes and voila! You have add...

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Submitted by Rebecca K. of Florida "Nuts for Christmas" Our family creates ornaments every year. We spend one evening together drinking hot chocolate or apple cider and creating Christmas ornamen...

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by Esperanza Dodge My family loves being able to spend quality time together enjoying a movie as a family. But movies can be expensive, especially in the theater. Luckily, I’ve found a cool way...

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by Amanda Formaro These plant pokes give a personal and homey touch to your garden path. Easy to make and pretty to look at! *  *  * What you need for each plant poke: 3" wood heart 12"...

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by Dana Fleming Keep reminders handy with this recycled-art chalkboard, made from cabinet doors.  Also makes a great gift! *  *  * Items needed: Cabinet door (any size, any shape -...

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by Amanda Formaro Children love music as much as they enjoy making things. Why not join these two creative forces and make one or all of these fun and easy musical instruments to encourage play a...

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by Michelle Jones DELICIOUS!!! This is one of the easiest cakes we make and it's perfect for St. Patrick's Day because, well, it's green! The cake is so light and fluffy, and the frosting is amaz...

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by Michelle Jones These adorable clay pot crafts filled with gold treasure for St. Patrick's Day are so easy to make. Would be wonderful for St. Patty's Day party or a school class project! * &nb...

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