If you lack space or time to plant a garden, container gardening may be for you. Growing strawberries in containers is perfect for anyone who wants fresh fruit without all the hassle. When you keep a few simple tips in mind, you can grow fresh strawberries in containers all season long. One huge benefit of container gardening is that you can start the growing season a little bit earlier by ...
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Our Grocery Budget
Recently I have had many emails and comments regarding our grocery budget. Here are the fast facts about our grocery budget. Usually I budget about $600 per month for a family of eight. My kids' ages are 14, 12, 8, 6, 4, and 2. The 14, 12, 8 and 4 year old eat as much as an adult on a regular basis. I live in a high cost of living area (Washington D.C.). I shop exclusively at the military ...
How to Save on Groceries
Recently I discovered a new way to save on groceries. Over the past few years, my kids have become involved in so many activities and I've found myself pressed for time... ALL.DAY.LONG. Often I'm grocery shopping every day, because I never had time for a full trip between driving kids to and from their activities. My grocery budget was creeping up due to frequent trips to the store so I needed to ...
Best Work from Home Jobs for Moms
Are you looking for legitimate work from home opportunities? If you want a flexible schedule (i.e. being able to pick up the kids from school/ sports), don't want to pay for childcare, and want to be in charge of when you work and how often a work from home job might be perfect for you. I've worked from home for the last 20 years and love the flexibility it's given me to homeschool my kids, be ...
Mosquito Control on a Budget
It's summertime, which means the mosquitoes are wreaking havoc on backyard barbecues and other outdoor fun. Perhaps you or a family member is a mosquito magnet and constantly battling the bugs, swatting and slapping away all summer. To be honest, summer can be downright miserable if you have allergic reactions to mosquito bites and endure swelling and irritation. Below are some simple and ...
Tips for Savers with a Spender Spouse
By contributing writer Laura You've heard it said that opposites attract, and this is true of many married couples I know. Among those opposite pairings, I've seen many married couples that include a spender and a saver. Maybe he loves eating out all the time and buying all the latest tech gadgets, but she loves to clip coupons, search thrift stores for second hand treasures, and nabbing the ...
