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Birthday Party at the Skating Rink
My youngest has been given the joy of a summer birthday. What this comes with is a curse for elementary school birthday planning. When I was a kid, my birthday was always before the school year started, as I was also a summer birthday. For some reason, I never had any issues inviting my classmates…
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Frugal Friday June 5th 2026: Week 1 of Summer Break
I’m not sure where this week went but it flew by really fast. Somehow it’s already Friday. My youngest had a friend stay with us the whole week so we’ve been feeding six instead of five. It’s been a pretty good week for home cooking, and popsicles. My youngest has her birthday party this weekend…
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Shed Preparation Time
Getting the yard ready for the new shed this weekend — emptying the old one, moving it, buying gravel, installing slatwall, and adding a small loft. Busy times, but progress is progress.
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Rain Rain Go Away Come Again On Weekdays
I’m in the middle of finishing sanding and painting my 70 year old garage door and it just won’t stop being cold and rainy. My grass is also getting very tall; which is great for some pretty flowers, but I really need to mow it. My area is prone to spring rain and minor flooding…
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Financial Education Series: What is the Investing Order?
Most people know they should invest, but few know where to put the first dollar. In this installment of the Financial Education Series, we break down the ‘Investing Order’—a prioritized roadmap for your money. From securing employer matches to navigating tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs and HSAs, this guide serves as a nexus for building a…
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Products for Sale: Why My Site Will Stay Free
People keep asking when I’m going to start charging for content or pushing affiliate products. The answer is simple: I’m not. Here is why keeping this site free is a strategic choice, and why the value of the information shared here—and the community built around it—far outweighs the quick buck of a paywall.
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