Whether you need some extra cash for school supplies, clothing, a small vacation or to pay bills…we could all use some extra cash from time to time. For the stay at home mom or working mom, this is tough! All moms work long hours and make sacrifices for their family. For the sake of this…
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Everyone eats, and everyone has to shop for groceries. That doesn’t mean that you can’t trim your grocery budget. It is the easiest place to save money! Here are 15 tips to get you started. Meal Plan I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Menu planning saves a lot of money and it’s not…
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To fly my family anywhere it’d cost us at least $1000, and that just isn’t going to happen at this stage in our life. We love to travel, and it’s important to us to show the kids how different parts of our country are alike but very different. In order to have some fun traveling…
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Making school lunches is honestly a pain in the you-know-what. After they get home and homework is done, then it’s time to make dinner. Then you clean up from dinner, and have to make lunches. Those lunches have to be healthy, filling and yummy enough for the pickiest of eaters. Bleh. About two months into…
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Pretend money isn’t just be for kids. If I were to give you $1000 to spend on you (not your kids, bills, husband, or house)…what would you buy? That seems like an incredible amount of money and it is hard to imagine what I would do. I honestly can’t imagine spending $100 on myself…but let’s have…
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I listed the internet as the number one tool that every Mom should use. I didn’t mean that you should be chilling out on random websites or Facebook all day…but if you do remember to bookmark The Decent Mom. You need websites written by like-minded, smart and funny women! These ladies know the tricks and tips…
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This was a busy week for my family. Field trips, after school activities, doctor and dentist appointments…you get the idea. Busy. Luckily I have some quick, easy, and cheap meals to share with you! Family dinner in a rush can still be yummy. These are kid pleasers and you’ll love having them in your arsenal. Quesadillas I…
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This week is busy! We have a field trip to the rodeo, a holiday and an early release from school…plus dentist visits for the kids, cub scouts, flight club and Mississippi Man’s doctor visit. That makes the meal plan this week a MUST…but I’m not going to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. …
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You’re thinking of adding another pet to the family? What an exciting time! Whether this is your first pet or you are adding an addition to your family zoo, there are many things to consider! Don’t worry, The Decent Mom is here to help you figure it all out and make the best choice for your family’s…
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Hi there Mama! I thought I’d share this week’s menu plan for those of you like me and are a bit behind this week! We have a few weird days this week with Valentine’s Day and a big even for Mississippi Man’s group…which equates to a date night fo r us! Remember that menu planning is…
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