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Save money by using reusable products
When my oldest was 8 months old I started using cloth diapers so we could cut the costs. At first I was so nervous about it. I didn’t know if I could make that switch and be able to stomach the cleaning of the cloth diapers and the smell ( which is not as bad…
Love the Life You Live, Live the Life You Love – Not Bob Marley
This past weekend I went to a conference for blogging. On the way home from the conference I sat next to one of the speakers from the conference, J.D. Roth who writes over at More then Money. During our 5 hour flight we talked of many things, but the one conversation that truly changed everything…

The Best Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe Ever! *Can Be Dairy Free*
This is such an easy peanut butter cookies recipe! It is a classic recipe that makes soft, chewy cookies that has been in my family for years. I remember cooking these peanut butter cookies with my mom since I was a kid. They are so yummy and you can make them with or without butter!!! …




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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.