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The One Stop Guide to Getting All Your Prints Organized (Once and for All!!)

Jul 17 Uncategorized

If you've got a box (or several boxes) of pictures in your basement, you need to organize them! This post will motivate you and teach you how to get those pictures out of that basement and out where you can enjoy them!

A couple weeks ago, I decided that we should declutter one of our hallway closets because it was becoming a home to too many things that we no longer needed or never used in the first place. There was a box in that closet that was full of pictures that I had printed out yearsContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 17

Learn to Cook for Less than $200 (or Free!)

Jul 13 Uncategorized

There are so many ways you can learn how to cook from the comfort of your own home. All of the resources mentioned are either free or extremely cheap.

A few years ago, I had this burning desire to attend culinary school. I wanted to learn how to cook, but I didn’t necessarily want to become a chef or work in a restaurant kitchen. When I found out that attending culinary school can cost $35,000 (more or less depending on the program) each year,Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 13

How to Make Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Jul 10 All Recipes

You have to make these slow cooker pinto beans. They're super versatile, tasty, and much cheaper than buying a can from the store!

When you go grocery shopping, before you grab that can of beans off the shelf, consider this: you can make dried beans in the slow cooker, get much more flavor out of them, and do it all for just about 50 cents per 15 oz. (the same size as a can of beans). Plus, thereContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 10

Kids and Food: Eat Slow

Jul 8 Eating Habits

A relaxing and enjoyable family dinner starts in the kitchen. If you are taking time to enjoy the cooking part, you will start to have a wonderful experience at the dinner table, even with kids!

After a long day chasing around kids, running errands, or getting that mountain-high pile of laundry done, is it any wonder that you have less and less energy to cook a meal for dinner? I would probably complain about cooking dinner if it wasn’t something I enjoyed. Fortunately, I do love to cook, but it’sContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 8

7 Ways to Save on Bread

Jul 6 Grocery Budget

Buying or making bread each week can get expensive unless you know of some ways to save. Enjoy your bread without the added cost!

Bread is a top 10 staple in this house. I didn’t grow up eating a lot of bread, but my husband ate it at nearly every meal as a child, so he still must.have.his.bread! When I make pasta and we don’t have bread in the house, my husband cannot enjoy it as much. It’s that importantContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 6

How to Manage Your Money on a Slim Income

Jun 29 Uncategorized

If you live on a low income, managing your finances well becomes more important than ever. Take these steps to be sure you are keeping as much money as possible and moving towards a better life.

There are thousands of reasons you could be living on a really slim income. Maybe you and your spouse are both attending school and you each have part-time jobs. Or perhaps you chose to follow your dream of being a writer, but your income is nothing to brag about. It’s really okay if you don’tContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 29

A Plan to Make Healthy Cold Lunches for the Hubby

Jun 26 All Ages

Packing a lunch for husband takes pre-planning and a lot of work, but if you want to spend less money, this is probably just the ticket. Besides, doesn't your husband deserve a lunch made with love each day? :)

My husband is on-the-go most of the day, so he needs cold lunches that can be eaten without microwaving. I’ve been terrible at getting lunches ready for him lately so I wanted to put together a long list of lunches as reference. When he doesn’t have a lunch, he does one of the following: a) doesn’t eatContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 26

No More Living Paycheck to Paycheck! You Can Do Better Than That!

Jun 22 Uncategorized

YOU, and only YOU, are the one stopping yourself from getting ahead! Work on your money management issues one at a time and break free from the paycheck to paycheck life once and for all!

Living paycheck to paycheck is so common that it’s almost a thing, am I right? But you don’t have to fit that mold! You can break free, even if you feel like you’ll never get ahead! What you have to do is start today by changing your behavior. The more impulsive you are about money,Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 22

5 Edits that Take Less than 2 Minutes per Picture

Jun 19 Uncategorized

Most pictures only need these 5 quick edits. Find out what they are and how to do them in PicMonkey so you can use more of your pictures for photo projects!

When I was a teenager, my dad had Adobe Photoshop on his computer, and I could spend hours on that program trying things out. I would change lips to blue and turn the picture into a painting. But I don’t have the luxury of spending hours upon hours on the computer to edit pictures anymore.Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 19

5 {Compelling} Reasons to Teach Your Child Baby Sign Language

Jun 17 Uncategorized

Teaching baby sign language comes with many benefits for both the child and the parents. Here are some compelling reasons why you might want to teach your baby some signs!

My first baby, Sofía, learned many baby signs and still uses some of them at nearly 3 years old. Her younger sister, Bella, on the other hand, has learned very little and I regret not taking the time to teach her like I did with Sofía. Bella is probably the one that could use itContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 17

Don’t Stick to Your Shopping List! (If You Want to Save More Money on Groceries)

Jun 15 Grocery Budget

If you want to save more money on groceries, consider being more flexible with your shopping list. Deviate a little from what you need to buy and you can save more in the long run.

When you start grocery shopping with a list, and you stick to that list, you can save so much money. But sometimes sticking to your list will hurt your grocery budget rather than help it. You must be flexible most shopping trips or you could end up spending much, much more. For years, I wouldContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 15

Better Than Rotisserie Roast Chicken

Jun 12 All Recipes

If you'd like to make a chicken at home that tastes just as good as (or better than) the rotisserie one at the grocery store, all you need is a couple ingredients and some extra time. It is worth every minute!

Have you ever attempted to make a whole chicken in your oven? Were you disappointed that it was dry or tasteless even though you added plenty of salt, vegetables in the cavity, herbs, and aromatics? I bet you said, “Forget this! I’m going to buy a rotisserie chicken from the store!” I hear you. I really do.Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 12

Basic Dried Fruit

Jun 5 All Recipes

Looking for a healthy on-the-go snack that both you and your child will love? Try making some basic dried fruit!

Fruit is the perfect snack food for children because it has numerous benefits that they can’t get from eating anything else. I’m sure if you thought through the fruits you gave your child most recently you’d say they were either fresh, canned, or frozen, right? Dehydrated fruits are another great option, but the variety atContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 5

Solutions for a Baby Who Cries for More, More, MORE!

Jun 3 Babies (<1 yr)

Sometimes babies and toddlers can be hungry, hungry hippos. Here are some ways to deal with a baby who cries for more food at mealtimes.

We have had our fair share of whining and crying at the dinner table over the last few years. While most kids, it seems, tend to cry because they don’t want to eat what’s in front of them, our daughters cry because they want more food or we aren’t feeding them fast enough. It’s a dilemmaContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 3

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I used to struggle big time with getting veggies into my family's meals. After several years and much trial and error, though, I now believe you can cook healthy food and still have time for your loved ones. Click here to find out more.

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