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Month: January 2020

oatmeal molasses bread

Homemade Bread: a Testimonial

January 30, 2020 Sacha Leave a comment

When people hear that I make homemade bread, I sometimes get responses that suggest I’m performing rocket science. I promise…

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Posted in: Cooking, Finances, Self-Reliance, Tips Filed under: saving on groceries
cutting hair

Cutting Your Family’s Hair

January 27, 2020 Sacha Leave a comment

It’s true that I’ve never been to beauty school. I first thought about cutting hair after going to a Relief…

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Posted in: Finances, Self-Reliance Filed under: saving on kids
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Cleaners and Supplies for Cheaper

January 23, 2020 Sacha Leave a comment

Cleaning the house doesn’t have to be so expensive. When I look at the cleaning section in Walmart, I feel…

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Posted in: Finances, Self-Reliance Filed under: saving on your home
laundry

Laundry: Tips for Saving Time and Money

January 20, 2020 Sacha Leave a comment

Laundry, the oft-hated chore, doesn’t have to be the worst thing ever. Here’s what I do to save time and…

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Posted in: Finances, Self-Reliance Filed under: saving on your home
toys

Toys: Avoiding the Inevitable Takeover

January 16, 2020 Sacha Leave a comment

I’m fairly certain that no one loves picking up toys. If you look at my house between 8 P.M. and…

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Posted in: Finances, Home, Self-Reliance Filed under: organization, saving on kids
feeding babies and toddlers.

Feeding Babies and Toddlers: No Tiny Jars Required

January 13, 2020 Sacha Leave a comment

Little mouths often create big expenses for parents who’ve been led to believe that baby food is a necessary part…

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Posted in: Finances, Self-Reliance Filed under: saving on groceries, saving on kids
moving

Moving Without Breaking the Bank

January 11, 2020 Sacha Leave a comment

(I originally wrote this post in 2013. We haven’t moved since then, but the principles still apply.) We’ve just made…

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A Budget and Kids: Alike in Many Ways

January 9, 2020 Sacha Leave a comment

While I was washing dishes and trying not to lose my mind after lunch today, I realized that having a…

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Posted in: Finances, Self-Reliance Filed under: saving on entertainment, saving on groceries, saving on healthcare, saving on hobbies, saving on kids, saving on utilities, saving on your home
grains

Reusing Containers Around the House

January 4, 2020 Sacha Leave a comment

Though I don’t reuse every single thing that comes into my house, I do try to make the best of…

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Posted in: Finances, Self-Reliance Filed under: saving on hobbies

The Real Cost of Baby’s First Year

January 2, 2020 Sacha 2 Comments

Before I had my first baby, I stumbled upon a cost calculator on Babycenter. (You can find it here.) At first glance…

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Posted in: Finances, Self-Reliance Filed under: saving on kids

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