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Reflections on Two Years of the Hardest Job I Ever Loved

July 15, 2019 by Penny 15 Comments
Toddler running down bridge

Two years ago, every single cliche came to life the moment I laid eyes on my son. Or perhaps it was a few moments after that initial instant. Much like a new ship is christened with champagne, this new mom was sprayed with another yellow liquid.  Thanks, kid. Growing up, I never once fantasized about … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Celebrate Tagged: careers, child, jobs, kids, motherhood, parenting, work

Frugally Awesome…or Awkward: Toddler Time!

June 12, 2019 by Penny 11 Comments
Frugally Awkward Toddler Moments

Are kids expensive? Are kids cheap? No one knows and everyone claims they do. The only thing I actually know is that there are plenty of ways to be frugal when it comes to having a toddler. It’s not just about learning to say no to their wants. It’s also clearly about learning to say … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Save Tagged: awkward, child, financially awkward, frugality, hand-me-downs, parenthood, secondhand, spending, toddler

The Purpose of Frugality: Find Your Why

May 22, 2019 by Penny 7 Comments
Why Would Someone Want to Be Frugal

“But what’s the point of not really buying anything all the time if we don’t do this?” A comment my husband made while we were mapping out our summer plans stopped me in my tracks. Once again, I forgot the why of frugality. We were knee deep in the middle of ideas–literally. Our dining room … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Save Tagged: 529, budget, child, friends, frugal, frugality, fun, kids, priorities, purpose, savings, travel, values

6 Ways We Get Free and Cheap Toys

March 20, 2019 by Penny 4 Comments
How to Get Cheap and Free Toys

Kids are really expensive. But what if you can get cheap toys? Cheap toys when they’re babies, toddlers, and kids. OK, never mind cheap. What if you learn how to get free toys? Kids are expensive anyway. But that doesn’t mean that learning how to score toys for less isn’t important. It is. In fact, it’s become … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Save Tagged: child, children, eco-friendly, environmental, free, frugal, garage sales, green, kids, plastic, play, pretend, savings, secondhand, thrift shops, thrifting, toys

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