Category: spending less
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How to customize a dance costume (and make it look custom)
My two daughters are competitive dancers. While custom costumes are the way to go for competition, it’s also a much more expensive route. Thankfully, there are ways to customize an existing costume and make it seem like a custom. 1. Buy costume separates or a shell 2. Choose the embellishments you want to use 3. […]
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Installing a Portable Polytunnel Greenhouse Part 2
Last week, we shared our new polytunnel greenhouse. We have been working on it, since it is nearing the time we usually start our seeds for our garden. This week, we have begun working on the inside. We just need to purchase a heater and install our irrigation system and we will be good to […]
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Home Improvement: Things To Consider When Planning Projects
We’ve been blogging here for a good five years now, and in that time, we’ve had a lot of questions from readers. One question we’re often asked is this: “You all seem to always be doing something to your house. How do you do so much?” Today I’d like to share how we prioritize our […]
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How to plan an organized beach vacation: tips for making your summer family vacation the best one EVER!
Picture it: you’ve finally arrived at your destination on your long-awaited yearly family beach vacation…and you’ve arrived to complete and total chaos. Your hotel/accommodations weren’t what you envisioned, you can’t find half of what you’ve packed, your kids are hungry and grumpy, and you’re about to lose your mind. We’ve all been there, and it’s […]