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Wireless Home Monitoring from Wherever You Are

January 4, 2017 By Vicky 20 Comments

This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. These days we are all concerned about home security. But a home security system can be expensive to have installed and monitored. And despite all the cost involved, home security systems do have their limitations. That is why I was so excited to learn…

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Tips to Lower Energy Costs this Winter

November 4, 2016 By Vicky 6 Comments

If you are like most people, your energy use goes up in the winter. Cold days call for more heat use and darkening skies mean lights have to be on for longer periods of time. So how can we save money during cold winter months? Well, you actually don’t have to do anything drastic to…

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Get Rid of Hair Tangles Plus a Recipe for Hair Detangler

February 15, 2016 By Vicky 66 Comments

My daughters have a lot of hair. When we are out and about people always stop to comment on their hair. Often those same people will ask me how I get rid of hair tangles or just give me tips on what works for them. A typical comment will be: “Your daughters have beautiful hair. Do you…

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How to Stick to a Budget While Grocery Shopping

June 18, 2015 By Vicky Leave a Comment

Have you ever gone grocery shopping for a “few things” and come out with a cart full of stuff and a bill totaling hundreds of dollars? I sure have, and it never feels good. The price of groceries can really take a large chunk out of your monthly expenses so setting a grocery budget is vital. Setting a grocery budget will give you…

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Teaching Kids About Money with Spend, Save, Give Jars

February 4, 2015 By Vicky 1 Comment

I have been a big fan of Dave Ramsey’s for a long time. If you are unfamiliar with Dave Ramsey, he is an author, speaker and radio host that helps people get out of debt and manage their money in smart ways. Ramsey thinks that kids should be taught about money at a young age…

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8 Frugal and Fun Halloween Activities

October 8, 2012 By Vicky 4 Comments

It’s October and the Halloween season is upon us. Our family has been visiting pumpkin patches, picking out Halloween costumes and having fun with some Halloween themed activities. I love kids  activities that don’t cost a lot and I wanted to share my 8 favorite frugal Halloween activities with you all. They are small in…

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Thrifty Thursday – How to Shop For Groceries – Coupons

December 1, 2011 By Vicky Leave a Comment

Thanks for joining us for the final installment of the “How to Shop For Groceries” series.  I hope it’s been informative and inspiring.  Today I will talk about coupons.  You can’t turn on the TV these days without seeing some show where people are paying 80 cents for hundreds of dollars of groceries while using…

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Thrifty Thursday – How to Shop For Groceries Part 2

November 17, 2011 By Vicky 8 Comments

When last I left you, you were learning how to save money at the grocery store with the first part in this series.  Were you able to incorporate any of my tips into your shopping this week?  I hope so!  Here are some more money saving tips for how to budget at the grocery store. Image:…

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Thrifty Thursday – How to Shop For Groceries

November 10, 2011 By Vicky 22 Comments

Last week, in my post on budgeting, I touched on how we save money by doing some smart grocery shopping.  I received emails from readers asking for details on how to save at the grocery store, so I thought I would address that here. I have come to realize that it’s not just one thing that will bring big savings.  But,…

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Thrifty Thursday – The Importance of a Budget

November 3, 2011 By Vicky 8 Comments

I am so excited to be launching a new series on Mess For Less called Spend LESS, Save More!  As a stay-at-home Mom I am always looking for ways to save money and bring in some extra cash.  Every Thrifty Thursday I will be sharing money saving tips that have helped my family have more…

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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