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Entries from August 3rd, 2011

Does a Child Really Cost a Quarter Million Dollars?

August 3rd, 2011 · 132 Comments · Frugality, KS lifestyle, Mary and Martha Moments

Can you afford another child? People are really thinking about finances when they make decisions about conception, and many struggle with being a working mother vs. staying at home. I hear this more often that you’d think: “I wish I could make more homemade foods, but I just don’t have time with working all day.” [...]

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New 2011 Dirty Dozen Produce List Released by EWG This Summer

August 2nd, 2011 · 48 Comments · Frugality, Green Living, What to Buy

If you try to buy organic when it counts to be gentle on your budget, you’re probably familiar with the Dirty Dozen produce list published by the EWG (Environmental Working Group), the same organization that puts out the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database that the natural sunscreen review relies upon heavily. The Dirty Dozen is [...]

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Monday Mission: Plan Your Breakfasts

August 1st, 2011 · 53 Comments · Do It Yourself, Monday Missions

Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to plan your breakfasts for (at least) a week.  Impact Ratings: Level of Commitment: Baby Steps A lot of people plan dinners and understand the importance of doing so, but lunches and breakfasts are often spur of the moment or just something simple like toast or cereal [...]

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