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15 Ways to Save on Books in 2026
Published 9/13/2026 in The Happy Housewife™ :: Frugal Living
Author Toni Herrbach
Quick answer: The cheapest ways to save money on books are borrowing free ebooks and audiobooks through your library's Libby or Hoopla apps, picking up used copies at thrift stores and library book sales, buying secondhand through ThriftBooks, and reading public-domain classics for free on Project Gutenberg. I LOVE to read. A few years ago I bought a Kindle paperwhite and it was a game changer for me, especially as I get older and need bigger... read more ❯
How to Create a Cleaning Schedule that Works for You
Published 8/24/2026 in The Happy Housewife™ :: Home Management
Author Toni Herrbach
How to create a cleaning schedule that actually works for you.
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12 Easy Ways to Cut Your Spending Without Making Yourself Miserable
Published 8/16/2026 in The Happy Housewife™ :: Frugal Living
Author Toni Herrbach
12 easy ways to cut your spending
When it comes to saving money, every little penny can make a difference. You can’t have huge savings without first having small savings, right? 12 Easy Ways to Cut Your Spending Without Making Yourself Miserable Quick answer: You don't need a total budget overhaul to spend less. Small, painless changes like packing lunches, auditing subscriptions, buying used before new, and waiting 48 hours before non-essential purchases can add up to hundreds of dollars a month without making... read more ❯
Spaghetti Pie
Published 8/15/2026 in The Happy Housewife™ :: Cooking
Author Toni Herrbach
Spaghetti Pie aka Baked Spaghetti
I've been making spaghetti pie (baked spaghetti) for so long I have no idea where I got the recipe or who inspired me to start making it! The best thing about this recipe is that you can use any kind of noodles. When my kids were younger we always had an abundance of spaghetti in the house, but you can use penne, rigatoni, ziti, even macaroni noodles if that is what you have in the pantry. Also,... read more ❯
How to Create a Homeschool Schedule That Actually Works for Your Family
Published 8/9/2026 in The Happy Housewife™ :: Home Schooling
Author Toni Herrbach
Need a Homeschool Schedule That Actually Works for Your Family? Quick answer: A homeschool schedule works when it's built around your family's actual life, not a public school calendar. Start by looking at when your family is naturally busy and productive, choose a school year structure that fits your life (traditional, year-round, six-weeks-on, four-day weeks, or a fully custom calendar), think in chunks instead of exact times, and be willing to change the schedule as your... read more ❯
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