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Are You Paying Too Much? | 31 Days to Find $1000

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October 28, By Kristia 1 Comment

Are You Paying Too Much? | 31 Days to Find $1000

  Today’s challenge will take some effort, but that it will be worth it, since that effort and time will likely save you some cash. When was the last time you reviewed your bills to find out if you are paying too much? Pull out the following bills and make some phone calls to the […]

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We Cancelled Our Cable TV and Land Line

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March 13, By Kristia 22 Comments

As of March 1, we are a cable TV and land line free home. We like TV, so it was a bold move for my family. We were paying for a deluxe bundle package that included high speed Internet, a land line, a gazillion cable channels, and HBO, which we enjoyed quite a bit. But when our […]

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Another Reason Why I LOVE Fall!

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September 18, By Kristia 2 Comments

I’ve mentioned before that my family loves the fall. But there is one more reason why I love fall–no heating or cooling bills. After a HOT and steamy summer where the air conditioner ran all day, our windows are finally open and fresh air is blowing inside. This past week, the daytime was sunny and […]

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7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money

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August 4, By Kristia 11 Comments

7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money

Spring weather can either bring loads of rain or be the start to a dry summer. After an unusually dry summer years ago, I decided to never complain about rainy weather. It was miserable. My garden and flower pots looked pitiful and I felt guilty when I watered them. Yep, I’m grateful now for wet […]

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Do You Have A Plan for Replacing Your Appliances?

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July 20, By Kristia 1 Comment

This September we will be celebrating 10 years in our home. The house came with very few appliances. Upon moving in, we needed a washer, dryer and refrigerator. Within two years after moving in, we purchased a new oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer. The home came with central air conditioning and when we had it […]

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Front-Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips To Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money

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April 27, By Kristia 29 Comments

Front-Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips To Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money

Want to improve your front yard landscaping? These 15 tips will help you improve your home’s curb appeal and save money in the process. Front Yard Landscaping: Our Story When we bought our home in 2001, the shrubs in our front yard were original to the house–it was built in 1969! Our front yard landscaping […]

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Got Perennials? Fall is a good time to divide and save.

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September 22, By Kristia Leave a Comment

We have a long empty flower bed that would cost me a fortune to fill with store bought plants. I have a lot of echinacea and black eyed susans that need divided and fall is a great time to divide certain perennials. If you divide in the fall, you should do it 6-8 weeks before […]

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