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How to Manage Accounts and Organize Your Money + Free Printable
Managing accounts is the first step to getting your finances in order. I know accounts are really sacred in families, but you have to keep track of this information somewhere. I know that when we started keeping better track of our money, we wanted to make sure both of us had access to all…
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5 Tips to Successfully Be A One-Car Family In A Multi-Car World
This is our baby. Our 1 and only car. Since the time we were married, we have been a one-car family. We choose to do that to save money. We live in central CA. In a place that doesn’t have lots of public transit, and the transit we do have doesn’t really give us much…
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12 Ingredient Substitution Tips Frugal Recipes Use
Have you ever been cooking a recipe and realize your out of something you need? It happens to me ALL the time! Cooking and baking can call for some special ingredients that can add up quickly and do a number on your wallet. But how can you enjoy these recipes without spending a whole lot?…




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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.