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Category: Budget fun

A Calico Critter cat sits at a picnic table made of popsicle sticks, with popsicle stick furniture in the background. The text reads: "DIY popsicle stick furniture for Calico Critters and Lil Woodzeez"

Popsicle stick furniture DIY for Calico Critters + Li’l Woodzeez

February 3, 2021 Jade Leave a comment

I first saw Calico Critters pop up on Amazon awhile ago. While I thought they were cute, I didn’t pay…

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Posted in: Budget fun, DIY, Family, Going green, Personal finance, Saving money Filed under: budget, Calico Critter, craft, create, DIY, doll, green, Lil Woodzeez, make, plastic, play, toy
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How to have a beach vacation on a tight budget

May 30, 2018 Jade Leave a comment

It’s that time of year! All winter I dreamed of a beach vacation and I finally got to have a…

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Posted in: Budget fun, Family, Saving money, Toddler Filed under: activities, beach, budget, camp, camping, cheap, family, family fun, fun, inexpensive, kids, outside, vacation
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How we save money in little ways to get big results

April 25, 2018 Jade Leave a comment

In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, I wrote about my favorite personal finance blogs, other websites and resources two…

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Posted in: Baby, Budget fun, Family, Parenting, Personal finance, Saving money, Toddler Filed under: budget, child, children, finance, food, Ibotta, kids, money, personal finance, save, save money
Green ceramic elephant bank with cash and text reading, "How to save money with a baby or toddler" and "www.JadeKNOWS.com"

How to save money when raising a baby or toddler

April 23, 2018 Jade Leave a comment

April is National Financial Literacy Month, so in honor of that, I’m taking a look at the little ways we…

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Posted in: Baby, Budget fun, Parenting, Personal finance, Saving money, Toddler Filed under: cash, cheap, finance, health, inexpensive, money, personal finance, save, savings, ways to save

How to make no-sew DIY baby headbands on a budget

April 20, 2018 Jade Leave a comment

Baby headbands are ADORABLE. But as much as I wanted a big collection of headbands, bows and hair flowers for…

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Posted in: Baby, Budget fun, DIY, Parenting, Personal finance, Saving money, Toddler Filed under: baby, budget, cheap, craft, DIY, headband, inexpensive, make, toddler
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How to bike with kids: Considering your options

April 18, 2018 Jade Leave a comment

I hate spending money. HATE IT. So ordering semi-expensive safety equipment was kind of a big deal for me (and…

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Posted in: Baby, Budget fun, Family, Going green, Health, Parenting, Personal finance, Saving money, Toddler Filed under: active, baby, bicycle, bike, budget, dad, exercise, fit, healthy, mom, toddler, transportation

How much does it REALLY cost to raise a child?

April 16, 2018 Jade 4 Comments

How much does it REALLY cost to raise a child? If you listen to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it’s…

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Posted in: Baby, Budget fun, Going green, Parenting, Personal finance, Saving money, Toddler Filed under: baby, budget, child, cost, finance, parenting, raise a child, save money, toddler
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How to safely camp with a baby or toddler

April 9, 2018 Jade Leave a comment

I have a big family, so growing up, hotel stays were rare. They were just too expensive for that many…

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Posted in: Baby, Budget fun, Family, Parenting, Toddler Filed under: baby, camp, camping, child, children, hurricane, kid, outdoor recreation, outdoors
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Busy but fun Easter weekend with my family

April 2, 2018 Jade Leave a comment

Until I had my daughter, the last few Easters haven’t been nearly as exciting as celebrations with my family used…

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Posted in: Baby, Budget fun, Family, Garden, Parenting, Toddler Filed under: baby, budget fun, child, children, Easter, Easter basket, Easter egg, family, fun, holiday, kid, toddler
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Joy for $0.25– Veggie Tales and my toddler

March 7, 2018 Jade Leave a comment

(Disclosure: Some links on my blog are affiliate links to help keep the blog up and running. I will make…

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Posted in: Baby, Budget fun, Faith, Family, Parenting, Saving money, Toddler

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