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Ingredients Really are Food

This is how it works at my house. We spend the afternoon at the grocery store choosing all the ingredients we need to make all the meals we’ve planned for the next week. We take our beloved...

Creating an Emergency Fund

Almost everyone knows how important an emergency fund is, but when it comes to how much, how to save for it and when to spend it, there are a lot of questions. It’s not as difficult as it...

When Grandmas Ruled the World

Grandmas… the best thing since sliced bread. Growing up in the sixties and seventies, my grandmother lived with us as was the case with many immigrant families. Grandmas weren’t just there...

Essential Oils We Love

Essential oils are great additions to your home. Whether you are using them for beauty, health or cleaning, they can benefit you in so many ways. These oils have been used for centuries and...

Talking to Your Kids About Money

If you’re like most parents, you’ve always wondered when the right time is to start discussing money with your kids. How do we do it? Should we tell them how much we make?  Do they need to...

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