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87How To Make Extra Money
I am a single working parent with kids who have active schedules, but I can still dig up extra money making sources that work with my crazy calendar. As promised in my "Surviving On One Income in the SF Bay...
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73Disneyland on a Budget: How This Single Mom Does It On One Income
The Castle in its 50 Year Celebration splendor.I heart Disneyland. Being a kid at heart, my family and I have escaped to The Happiest Place on Earth numerous times during my "high salary" days and we manage...
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71Fashion Sense with Frugal Cents
By keeping an eye on trends and knowing what you can (& will!) wear, you can pull off fabulous the frugal way. As promised in my "Surviving On One Income in the SF Bay Area" hub, I want to explain how I clothe...
3 comments66Satisfying Fast Food Cravings Without the Drive-Thru
We've all been there. As the mom of a tween and soon-to-be-tween I am constantly asked if we can "grab a burger & fries" or "pick up some quesadillas & burritos". I have even been asked to make a pit-stop for...
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70Birthday on the Cheap: Decorate-A-Bear Party for $7 Per Child
As a single working mom of 3 kids, I was used to throwing fun budget birthday bashes. But I was stumped when my soon-to-be-5 year old requested a party at one of those make-a-bear places. I found the cheapest...
3 comments68Top Ten Tightwad Tools. You Know You’re a Tightwad If …
1) Clothes Dryer Rack(s). I hang it all but the towels and sheets. In the summer when it's 90° or hotter, I hang everything. After a cool refreshing shower we really don't care how stiff our towels are, as...
8 comments70Cheap Eats: Food Substitutions That Work For Food Allergies & Your Wallet
Food allergies can make an already tight food budget spin out of control. I am a single mom of a child who suffers from food allergies, and I have a very small grocery budget to boot. My daughter's...
3 comments59Father’s Day Gifts for $10 or Less
I came across a recent article stating that the average cost of a Father's Day gift was about $100. While this may be a price point many are comfortable with, it is something way beyond my budget, especially...
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77Buying a Home in the SF Bay Area: How This Single Parent Did It
One day I woke up and decided to look into the possibility of buying a house. Literally. I woke up one morning to the muffled footsteps of my upstairs neighbor walking to his bathroom and turning on the shower...
2 comments65Little House on the . . . Suburban Prairie?
I grew up reading the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. One of my favorite parts of US history is the pioneer days, maybe because I'm the type who ventures outside of my comfort zone and appreciates...
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