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Archives for April 2014

Grocery Budget Challenge – April Meeting

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April 30, By Kristia 2 Comments

Grocery Budget Challenge – April Meeting

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. Lately when I see my bill […]

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When I Became a Mom | Throwback Thursday Stories

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April 24, By Kristia Leave a Comment

When I Became a Mom | Throwback Thursday Stories

Are all your friends sharing old photos for Throwback Thursday on Facebook and Instagram? It’s been a trend on social media for some time and The Mom Creative has started a new weekly link up, Throwback Thursday Stories. I thought it would be super fun, especially since the girls and I just went through some […]

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Easy Ways to Be Green Around Your Home

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April 22, By Kristia 5 Comments

Easy Ways to Be Green Around Your Home

Happy Earth Day 2014! My first experience with Earth Day was back in the late 80’s when my college Biology class took a trip to downtown Pittsburgh for the city’s Earth Day celebration. The event was less than impressive to today’s standards, but very much ahead of its time. Honestly, I signed up for the […]

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Tissue Paper Flowers ~ A Kid-Friendly Craft

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April 17, By Kristia 5 Comments

Tissue Paper Flowers ~ A Kid-Friendly Craft

I came across these photos of a Tissue Paper Flower craft that I did with my girls years ago when my girls were 4 & 2. I might have shed a tear or two when I came across the pictures, for not only forgetting about a content idea, but also how fast kids grow up. […]

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20 Leftover Ham Recipes

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April 14, By Kristia Leave a Comment

20 Leftover Ham Recipes

Did you bake a ham for Easter dinner? My mother typically makes the ham and I contribute a side dish or dessert, but I always take advantage of the low holiday prices (sometimes free) and buy a ham for my family. It’s a great time of year to stock up. If you love whole boneless […]

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10 Reusable Alternatives to Disposable Products

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April 10, By Kristia 14 Comments

10 Reusable Alternatives to Disposable Products

In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, we’ve found reusable alternatives to many disposable products, such as paper towels, paper napkins, storage containers, and bags. With those items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. It’s not […]

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Homemade Stromboli

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April 7, By Kristia 1 Comment

Homemade Stromboli

I made Stromboli for the first time recently and honestly I don’t know why it took me so long. My family loves Stromboli and order it occasionally at our favorite local sub shop, but I never considered making it at home. I thought it would be a lot of work, but in fact, it is […]

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How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

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April 3, By Kristia 14 Comments

How I Spent $425 on Groceries in March

I have been diligently challenging myself to spend less at the grocery store this year. I’m trying to find that balance of staying within a set budget while still eating well. My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. But we have some serious financial goals to […]

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The #1 Way I Save Money on Meat

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April 2, By Kristia 14 Comments

The #1 Way I Save Money on Meat

Meat tends to be one of the priciest items on my grocery list and I’ve found a way to control the costs: I buy marked down meat. Yep, I’ve been buying it for well over 10 years and I’ve never had a problem. I discovered this money-saving tip years ago when I stumbled onto a […]

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