It’s so much fun to explore our new state! There’s so much to do that’s outside and, more importantly, FREE! Going for walks or hikes can be so much fun with your little ones, provided you keep a few helpful hints in mind! 1) Know where you’re hiking! Use your local parks website to [...]
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May 2013
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Apr 2013
It is that time of year again, when we decide that the spring clean must commence and not just in our homes but our finances as well. If, like many of us, you have been considering your credit cards and how you use them for a while, then now is the time to [...]
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Mar 2013
Kids birthday parties, especially if you throw them at home, are crazy, right? I MEAN CRAZY!! You’re running around trying to make sure your house isn’t trashed completely while taking photos, making sure the ‘schedule’ is being stuck to, and that everyone is having a good time – from adults to children! If [...]
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Mar 2013
We have all been through periods of financial turmoil and much like life, our finances can certainly be up and down. The question is, what can we do if our finances are constantly in the down? This is a question being asked by more and more people in this difficult economic climate and certainly isn’t [...]
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Mar 2013
Oh man… Our first ever experience with ‘springing forward’ is rapidly approaching this weekend and Shawn and I were discussing our plan of action. First, we had to make sure we knew what was actually going on. “So we set the clocks ahead an hour?” “Yes, it’s spring forward, fall back, that’s how I remember [...]
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Feb 2013
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been living in Washington for four months – that’s 1/3 of a year! Thankfully, our home no longer looks like this – but we do still have a few boxes hanging around in closets and storage areas. If you’re a long-time reader, then you know that in 2012. we [...]
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Nov 2012
Toothbrushes. So terribly necessary for good oral health, yet so woefully disposable. If you use them for too long, they lose their effectiveness and must be thrown away. Or is there another way? First, though, let’s talk about different options when you head to the store to purchase a toothbrush. Did you know that there’s [...]
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Nov 2012
This might be the most brilliant, or the silliest, or the most ‘duh’ idea I’ve ever had on my own, but it’s worth a shot. I don’t mind the end pieces from a loaf of bread, but how do you use them up when your kids don’t like them, all you [...]
