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Cheesey Chicken Broccoli Rice Bake
As I look at these pictures, I'm mourning the last of my freezer meals. Gathering with friends (or just taking a few hours by myself) to whip up some freezer meals makes all the difference with my week. When that crazy ""What's for dinner" hour hits, this is my...
Invisalign – Clear Alternative to Braces
A few months ago, we had an interesting discussion in my comments about expensive investments, namely the frugal reality of braces. Above you see our second born son, sporting his newly perfected smile - sans braces. We have two down, three to go. Braces were a huge...
Frugal Fashionista Fashion Show
Are you new to my Frugal Fashionista series? Find out how I dress for less with designer outfits for mere pennies on the dollar. Yes, all outfits from head to toe are less than $15, and did I mention...second hand?) As a Frugal Living blogger, one of my favorite...
Cracker Barrel Savings
You have no idea how much our family loves Cracker Barrel. It's actually a restaurant that holds so many sentimental memories for us, including the first place my husband and I went after we got engaged. Now you can sign up for Cracker Barrel’s Front Porch Friends...
Free Chicken at Chick-Fil-A
I've mentioned it before but I LOVE everything Chick-Fil-A stands for, including their annual Cow Appreciation Day. Chick-fil-A is issuing a cattle call! On Friday, July 9th, Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide will celebrate the organization’s annual Cow Appreciation...
One of Those Moments…
Close your eyes. Kick off your flip flops. Can you feel the grass between your toes? Stop and think back - back to a time when you paused for just a moment to say "this is good." Through the lens of my camera, I did just that. I watched as the children ran through...
Magic Bullet Snack Recipe Ideas
Ideas from my Magic Bullet Recipes Contest scaled over 130 strong, and I invite you to read through the comments if you need some great snack ideas this summer. There were some of you who added quite a few recipe entries, and I sure wish I could have you as a winner...
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As a mom of five blessings and full time family manager, Jen has learned to balance and embrace both the beauty and bedlam of every day life. Her practical, yet tangible, lifestyle ideas encourages others to open their eyes to a “living on less” mentality with hundreds of ideas on living a full life on less money.
She lives it, and invites you along for the journey.
