Money Savers

Money Saving Monday: Kids Clothes on the Cheap!

by MHSjennie August 30, 2010

Now that our boys are nearing two, we have come to realize how expensive it is to buy their clothes that a month later they have grown out of! We are always trying to find ways to help our family budget and getting clothes for the boys is no exception! We thought we would share […]

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Money Saving Monday: My Coffee Filter Can Do What?!

by MHSjennie August 23, 2010

I am not a coffee drinker but the hubs is and it was nice to see that I can use the filters for other things and save a little money in the meantime (thanks to Jen for sharing)!! Clean windows and mirrors. Coffee filters are lint-free so they don’t leave behind any residue. Save a […]

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Money Saving Monday: Giveaways Galore!

by MHSjennie August 16, 2010

I have been talking a lot about how I am bound and determined to SAVE &/or MAKE money in recent posts. Well another way you can try product for FREE is through giveaways. We have a special place on our Coupon Queen page where we list blogs that do giveaways. This way you can click […]

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Money Saving Monday: Back to School Deals!

by MHSjennie August 9, 2010

No, our boys aren’t anywhere near school age but we’d like to pass on some useful info for all you Mamas out there who do have kids getting ready to go back to school (can you believe it is that time already?!)! Here are some great deals we’ve found that we’d like to pass along […]

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Freebie Update

by MHSjennie August 7, 2010

I had talked about how I was going to start signing up for freebies in a recent post and I am here to send an update! It hasn’t been too hard or time consuming. I thought I would check things daily, but I haven’t had time for that so I have been checking my “freebie” […]

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Family Fun: Make Your Own Jam!

by Jennie August 5, 2010

Our latest adventure this past week has been making jam, syrup and blackberry cobbler! Last Saturday we took a trip to Rouster’s Apple House in Milford. They have pick your own blueberries and blackberries as well as peaches and apples! (They don’t have this every day, so be sure to check out their website for […]

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Money Saving Monday: DIY Yogurt!

by Jennie July 26, 2010

On my quest for saving money, I was told DIY baby food costs the fraction of the price compared to commercial baby food. Another mama recommended Super Baby Food, which takes you step by step on how to make your own baby food. I bought the book and ended up LOVING it! It has so much […]

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Money Saving Monday: Cheap & Easy Way to Clean Your Jewelry

by MHSjennie July 19, 2010

We received this cheap and inexpensive tip from mama, Jenny! She tried and tested this recipe and says it works great! Things You’ll Need: Baking pan Aluminum foil Boiled Water Large saucepan Soft cloth 1 tbsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. salt Step 1 Line a baking pan with aluminum foil, placing the foil shiny side […]

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Family Fun: Pick Your Own Fruits!

by MHSjennie July 15, 2010

One of our favorite things to do with the boys is check out the local farmer’s markets and pick your own fruit farms. Last year, we took it a step further and canned our own apple sauce and tomato sauce. It was a labor of love, but it lasted us all winter! Canning allows you […]

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Money Saving Monday: Box Of Fun!

by MHSjennie July 12, 2010

Are you tired of trying to find fun and interesting things to keep your kids busy that are also inexpensive? Are your kids always saying, “I’m bored!” Well we found something that we thought was a great idea to cut back on spending money while having some family fun at the same time! BOX OF […]

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Money Saving Monday: Making Money with Surveys

by MHSjennie July 5, 2010

I talked about how I am on a mission to save some money! My first way to start saving was through freebies. That has been pretty easy so far. We have a section titled “Free Stuff” on our Coupon Queen page and I go on there every few days and just go to each of […]

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Family Fun: Bubbles

by MHSjennie July 1, 2010

Our boys are REALLY getting into bubbles! What kid doesn’t love them though, right?! We are always wondering… can we make this ourselves?? Well, you can! We found several recipes for you to try! Magic Bubbles The “Magic Bubbles” recipe is generally regarded as making the best, biggest, longest lasting bubbles. 1 Tbsp glycerin or […]

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