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How To Create Toy Storage

December 13, 2011

Every year at the beginning of December I go through the playroom with a fine tooth comb, cleaning out the toys that are broken, and those that can be donated. After 4 hours, 3 garbage bags full of toys to donate, and 4 garbage filled with trash, the playroom was spotless. I decided to move [...]

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Best Time to Buy: December

December 12, 2011

Everyone who has ever tried to make the most of their money knows that in order to get the best bargains on certain goods, timing is everything. So in order to help the readers of The Centsible Life get their bargain time down to perfect, I have created a “Best Time to Buy” list for [...]

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Playing Santa

December 9, 2011

Yesterday we happened on an amazing deal at Target as part of their three day sale that allowed us to get what the kids wanted and stick to our budget. Target constantly offers gift cards with purchases. They usually have some specific instructions on how to earn them, or in the case of larger ticket items [...]

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14 years

December 8, 2011

14 years ago I became a mother. 14 years ago my son was born. Today we celebrate Nathan’s 14th birthday, and I try not to cry knowing in only a few short years he’ll be off on his own, and in a few short weeks or months he’ll be taller than me. (he already up [...]

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Amish Parking: Wordless Wednesday

December 7, 2011

I went on a trip yesterday to find a perfect piece of reclaimed wood for our mantle in the remodeled family room. Since the rest of the room is light and bright we’re opting to add some drama with a dark stain on the step and an oversized mantle made from reclaimed barn wood. Since [...]

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Christmas Morning Preparedness Kit and #BatteryControlled

December 6, 2011

Creating a Christmas morning kit has been a long standing tradition for me. I saw the idea on Martha Stewart years ago, and since then we’ve gathered up a box or bin of much needed items during the chaos of Christmas morning. Create a Christmas Morning Preparedness Kit: Creating a Christmas Morning Preparedness Kit is [...]

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Tracking your Teen’s Spending: Bill My Parents

December 1, 2011

Teens and smart spending don’t always go together, but having a nearly 14 year old in my house means I’m learning fast. One of the most important aspects of teaching your teen smart spending habits is allowing them some freedom while monitoring their spending and saving habits. It’s during these key years that your kids will [...]

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Nail Gun: Wordless Wednesday

November 30, 2011

While we were finishing up our family room remodel we had to install trim work and molding. To make the job easier we bought a nail gun, so for the first time I got to live out my Trading Spaces dream of wielding a nail gun. (thankfully that didn’t mean coming home to hay wall) [...]

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CA Wine Club Review: Castoro Cellars Pinot Noir & Gewürztraminer

November 29, 2011

This is my second month receiving a shipment from California Wine Club-a subscription service that ships wines each month for you to enjoy. I love that the variety is always different, and that the packages include so much detail about the wines including details about the winery itself. This month I received a shipment from [...]

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