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Archives for June 2014

Grocery Budget Challenge: May & June Meeting

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June 30, By Kristia 2 Comments

Oops! I completely missed the May 30 meeting. I’ll blame it on Ruby, since that was the day that we picked her up from the Brittany rescue–my mind was a bit preoccupied. One more picture of Ruby…and then we’ll move on to groceries. I can’t help myself…she is so stinkin’ cute…even if she is on […]

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My Week: Gentle Leader and Thrifty Sneakers

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June 21, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Our sweet Ruby has assimilated into our family quite well. She’s such an easy dog. She rarely barks, rolls straight to her back for belly rubs every time you approach her, and she immediately knew her bathroom was our back yard, not our living room floor. She’s a keeper for sure! Our only problem, however, […]

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How to Make Sun-Brewed Iced Tea

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June 19, By Kristia 3 Comments

I love iced tea in the summer time. I rarely drink it during the other three seasons, but from June – August, I can’t seem to drink enough freshly made iced tea. My husband and I got hooked on store bought iced tea years ago, but it was loaded with sugar and at the rate […]

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15 Ways to Save on Summer Activities

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June 18, By Kristia 3 Comments

Fun things to do in the Summer don’t have to be expensive. I find that you can enjoy most any activity inexpensively, if you are flexible on the when, where, and how.   Original Photo Credit: Jim Larrison via cc This is a guest post from Raki at Outside the Box Mom: This Summer, I […]

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Update #1: Our Debt Freedom Plan

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June 11, By Kristia 3 Comments

Back in March I wrote about my family’s Debt Freedom Plan. We adapted Dave Ramsey’s 7 baby steps to reflect our lifestyle as self-employed small business owners. I added a few steps (our total is 12) to cash flow some upcoming business expenses and to celebrate the huge milestones along the way. Our plan is going […]

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How to Grill Fruit

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June 9, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Grilling fruit is one of my favorite ways to eat fruit in the summer. Grilling caramelizes the sugars of the fruits and intensifies the flavors. Top your grilled fruit with Homemade Whipped Cream or your favorite ice cream for a simple summer dessert. Or add the grilled fruit to salads, sandwiches and wraps. How to Grill Pineapple for […]

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My Week: We Got a DOG! Strawberries and the Last Day of School

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June 7, By Kristia 4 Comments

This was a big week at my house. I gave in, surrendered, (and got suckered) by my family and agreed that it was time to get a dog. I’ve been dragging my heels for years. It’s not that I don’t like dogs. I love dogs. But when our Toby passed away suddenly back in 2009, […]

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MorningStar Farms: More Ways To Eat Smart | PLUS A $100 Visa Gift Card Sweepstakes–CLOSED

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June 5, By Kristia 166 Comments

The school year may be coming to an end, but my family’s schedule will be just as crazy over the summer. We are a busy and active family all year round and I am always looking for meals and snacks that are easy to prepare when our schedule gets hectic, yet good for us too. […]

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My Family’s Weekend in New York City

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June 4, By Kristia 2 Comments

Over the Memorial Day weekend, we headed to the Big Apple to see a Broadway show with my daughters’ Girl Scout troop and their families. We’ve taken the girls to New York City before for a day trip to Central Park’s Zoo, but this was a weekend trip and my girls were beyond excited to […]

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