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Centuries ago, food pantries, or “larders” as they were called then, were an essential space in every household. Weekly trips to the market were impractical or impossible, and families relied on their pantries to get them through the lean winter…
Large home appliances are not cheap. According to Homewyse, homeowners should expect to pay anywhere from about $650 to $1,400 for a new, nondiscounted washing machine. Factor in the cost of installing the new machine and disposing of the old one, and…
It’s been another long day at work, and you’ve come home tired and hungry. The rest of your family is feeling the same way. Everyone is ready to eat something delicious. Fortunately, a hot dinner is ready and waiting in…
When our grandparents (or in some people’s cases, great- or great-great-grandparents) were young and raising families of their own, frugality was a fine art. They “used it up, wore it out, made it do, or did without,” as they like…
There’s a good reason they call dogs “man’s best friend” (and woman’s too, for that matter). Numerous studies show that dogs bring a vast array of benefits to their owners. Dog owners get more exercise, have better health, are less…
Many people want to start eating healthier foods, but some think that to eat healthy, they have to spend more money. It’s true that healthy food can be expensive. A 2013 Harvard study found that a healthy diet costs $1.50 more…
It isn’t always easy to stay on track with eating healthy, balanced meals. After all, between the hustle and bustle of daily life, work, and responsibilities like child care, cooking is often what gets left behind. However, preparing meals throughout…
During the winter months, most people hole up indoors watching their favorite shows on television. After all, the days are dark and short, it’s cold out, and it’s no fun to put on several layers of gear just to walk…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents wonder what this summer will look like for their kids. According to USA Today, many summer camps have canceled their 2020 season due to safety concerns. Traditional summertime activities such as sleepovers, visiting…
In the last 15 years, I’ve moved 13 times. I’ve upsized, downsized, and same-sized, but every single move has reinforced the notion that clutter and “things” diminish your life rather than enrich it. There’s something to that famous line in…
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