Investing in a Chest Freezer: A Cool Way to Save

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If you’re like me, your grandparents had at least one chest or deep freezer or a spare fridge/freezer combo in their basement. My grandparents had both – a 30-year-old fridge/freezer and a newer chest freezer, and they were both stocked ALL the time. I believe it’s a byproduct of growing up in the Depression and not knowing if you’d have food at a later date. However, in any case, it was good economy to keep these simple appliances on hand.

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How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Backyard Naturally

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Keeping mosquitoes away from your backyard is probably an annual battle, isn’t it? We’re in Central Illinois and looking for mosquito repellent solutions about half the year. If you’re like me, you don’t want your yard sprayed with chemicals that might hurt bees and other pollinators (not to mention the cost!)

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15 Alternatives to Candy for Goodie Bags

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Putting together a child’s birthday party is a lot of work. Even if you’re not being super extra with the decorations, you still have an exhaustive list of stuff to plan. One of the things I dread most is goodie bags, and maybe not for the reason you’d think.

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17 Best Places to Buy Cheap Kids’ Clothes

It is no secret raising a child is extraordinarily expensive. According to a report from the USDA, it will cost parents around $233,610 to raise a child to age 17. Food and housing top the list for the highest expenditures throughout the years; however, clothing is an expense you shouldn’t ignore. At 6% of the … Read more

35 Bible Verses About Parenting Every Parent Needs To Read

Parenting has always been challenging, even for experienced parents. Each child comes with new traits that make parenting a learning journey. While some days are fun, other days can be overwhelming. God knew some days would be more challenging than others and provided inspirational Bible verses about parenting. As a parent, you’re likely to wage … Read more