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Archives for December 2014

Jumping Off the Train to Crazy-ville

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Also, I am not a financial advisor. I'm a blogger who LOVES to share how I manage the finances for my household.

December 30, By Kristia 4 Comments

Jumping Off the Train to Crazy-ville

This post is written as part of Ruth Soukup’s Secret 13 Blog Tour, which I am excited to be a part of along with many other inspiring bloggers. To learn more about the blog tour and join us, click HERE. To find out more about the Secret 13 Essay Contest and your chance to win […]

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10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas REDIRECTED

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December 17, By Kristia 14 Comments

10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas REDIRECTED

Last week’s post, 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas was so successful that I have dreamed up 10 MORE Free Christmas Gift Ideas. Seriously, the possibilities are ENDLESS when thinking outside the (gift) box. 10 FREE Christmas Gift Ideas 1. Create a Family Favorites Recipe Booklet If your family has a lot of favorite recipes […]

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Filed Under: Saving Money - During the Holidays

Homemade Burrito Bowls

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December 15, By Kristia 3 Comments

Homemade Burrito Bowls

On crazy busy weeknights, I need a quick & easy, but hearty dinner to satisfy my active family.  My new go to meal is Homemade Burrito Bowls. I use rotisserie chicken, Minute® Rice, and all the fixin’s. Everyone creates their own bowl to their liking and no one leaves the table hungry. Instead we’re all […]

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My Week: Our First LIVE Tree & I Saved BIG at the Gas Pump

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December 12, By Kristia Leave a Comment

My Week: Our First LIVE Tree & I Saved BIG at the Gas Pump

Our First Live Tree My husband and I have been married for 14 years. For the first 13 years, we had an artificial Christmas tree. We liked the laziness factor of our artificial tree. It came with lights already attached to the tree and easily stored in our attic. It was easy, but it was […]

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Filed Under: Saving Money - In the Home

Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

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December 10, By Kristia 7 Comments

Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie.  She blogs about  at Careful Cents where she helps creative freelancers and solopreneurs make a living from their craft. 1. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living? What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d […]

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20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities

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December 9, By Kristia 8 Comments

20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities

My family looks forward to these fun, family friendly, and cheap Christmas activities as soon as November hits.  It is so easy to get lost in the commercialism and the frenzied pace of the holidays, and while it is fun to receive  gifts, my husband and I want to focus our family time and faith too. […]

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas REDIRECTED

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December 3, By Kristia 17 Comments

10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas REDIRECTED

Gifts must be expensive and store bought—-SAID NO ONE, EVER! Totally FREE Christmas Gift Ideas? Yepper! Coming up with a FREE Christmas gift idea goes against the norm. There’s outside pressure during the holidays to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. I read recently that Americans […]

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Filed Under: Saving Money - During the Holidays

How to Organize a Cookie Swap

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December 1, By Kristia 5 Comments

How to Organize a Cookie Swap

What’s your favorite Christmas cookie? I grew up baking cut out Christmas cookies with my mother and grandmother. We call them Sand Tarts. They’re like a sugar cookie, but they are very crisp. I love them. I’ve started my own tradition with my daughters. We make gingerbread men every year. My girls love making them–maybe […]

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