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This is post 4 of 7 in the series Frugal & Fun Kid’s Birthdays.
I have to say, partying at home is almost always your cheapest option. It’s FREE!  No rental fees. No admission.  And, best, no restrictions.  It’s your house. You make the rules.  And you can do what you want.  I love parties at [...]

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This is post 3 of 7 in the series Frugal & Fun Kid’s Birthdays.
Parties are always fun, but they can also be a lot of work!  When  you pick a party time, another thing to think about is the food situation.  Will you be serving a meal, like lunch or dinner?  Will you be having [...]

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This is post 2 of 7 in the series Frugal & Fun Kid’s Birthdays.
Birthdays don’t have to be about a big party or extravaganza.  On each of our children’s birthdays my husband takes the day off and we have a day that all about them and about fun as a family.
Last Wednesday was all about [...]

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This is post 1 of 7 in the series Frugal & Fun Kid’s Birthdays.
We LOVE birthdays in our home and we celebrate with full force.  In fact, we usually celebrate more than once too.  I’ve seen parents drop extreme amounts of money for their kid’s birthday parties, but true to fashion, when it comes to [...]

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Stockpiling with a Small Pantry

by Beth Montgomery on February 26, 2010 · 2 comments

in Tips

A while ago I read a blog post about a woman who turned her entire garage into a pantry.  It looked like a grocery store with aisles upon aisle of food.  While that would be my dream, it’s not my reality. In fact, I’m fairly certain if I pulled the cars out of the garage [...]

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After talking about ways to maximize your earnings with your UPromise account, the questions about Meijer poured in.
Meijer??  I can see it. It’s there. It says I can use the UPromise e-coupons at Meijer! It says I can get money extra money back with my UPromise card? How?  It’s there among the loyalty cards. Do [...]

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So often, when I post about a good deal I snagged or share with you my own shopping trip, I get “where did you get that coupon?”  Many sites like Betty Crocker and Pillsbury, not only have coupons on their website, but they also send e-mails to their subscribers with high-value or exclusive coupons.  So, [...]

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Saving Cents with Store Brands

by Beth Montgomery on February 12, 2010 · 0 comments

in Kids, Tips

Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine. For more information, visit my disclosure policy.

As a frugal blogger, I get questions about everything from how to know when a sale is really a sale to store brands. And, honestly, I’m really shocked at how [...]

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I’m Not Perfect

by Beth Montgomery on February 12, 2010 · 3 comments

in About, Cooking, My Life, Tips

Shhhh… don’t tell anyone, okay?  I’m pretty sure I have a lot of the world completely fooled.  But the truth is, I’m not perfect.
- – Some days, I look at my pile of coupons and I’m too lazy to put together a brilliant shopping plan, so I go to the store without them. (I know [...]

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Frugal Budget Saving Tips

by Beth Montgomery on February 7, 2010 · 2 comments

in Guest Blogger, Tips

The following guest posts was written by Rene at Budget Saving Mom.
Rene is the creator of Budget Saving Mom. She is a child of God, wife to a wonderful husband and mother to three great kids with another on the way. She blogs about deals, couponing and ways to live a healthy and [...]

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