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76Father’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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73Surviving On One Income in the SF Bay Area
I've been a single mom for over 20 years and live in the SF Bay Area, one of the most expensive places in the world to survive in. I own my own home that I purchased without the help of a long lost rich uncle or an ex-rich hubby. I'm also blessed...
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87Disneyland 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 to do it on a budget every time (after...
6 comments79Top 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 comments73Freebies & Free Stuff Resources That Work For This Single Parent
I get lots of free stuff from lots of free places and I love it all. People say not to give out the location of your proverbial good fishing holes, but I believe sharing is caring so why not?! Here are the Top...
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82Buying 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...
3 comments70Satisfying 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...
1 comment85How 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...
30 comments67Cheap 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...
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68Birthday 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 option to be about $15-$20 per child for...
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