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Archives for January 2013

Spring Playdate Ideas for 2- to 5-Year-Olds

Shared on January 19 5 Comments

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A circular design with pink dots around the edge and the words "Playdate Ideas" written in yellow cursive font in the center.

I love the this time of year. Even though it's still winter, I can already envision all of the outdoor fun my kids will be having as the weather warms up this spring. In our area of the south, we can start going outside to play consistently from March on. I'm already brainstorming ways we can host playdates or get together with friends at other locations. Spring Playdate Ideas for 2- to 5-Year-Olds My kids are currently 5, 2, and 9 months old, so I like to come up with playdate ideas that will be fun for all three. As a last resort, I will just rotate which age is the focus of the Keep Reading

Filed Under: Kid Activities

Beginner’s Guide to Couponing

Shared on January 7 3 Comments

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A stack of mixed store flyers and coupons with an overlay text reading "How to Save Money with Coupons: A Beginner's Guide" in bright colors. Below the title, there's a website link: www.whatmommydoes.com.

  Learn how to save money with coupons with this beginner's guide! Clipping and using coupons (otherwise known as "couponing") is a great way to save money on everyday expenses. It takes dedication, but is well worth the effort and time. I get tons of questions from friends and family about couponing (I can get a bit obsessed with it, and they know it!), so I'm starting a resource section on WhatMommyDoes, beginning with this Beginner's Guide to Couponing. I will expand on different parts of this guide as I have time.   List of Supplies Needed to Start Saving Money with Keep Reading

Filed Under: Coupons

77 Days of Saving Challenge ~ Spend Less, Save More, Enjoy Life & Possibly Win $100 Cash!!

Shared on January 1 14 Comments

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Today I am joining several other personal finance bloggers in a $100 cash giveaway! The giveaway entry form appears at the bottom of this post. You may enter multiple times for many different chances at winning! **If you don't mind, please make the WhatMommyDoes Twitter entry option your first stopping point!** The giveaway's theme is "Finances in the New Year." To kick off the new year, I am going to challenge myself and YOU to be better about saving money. If you are interested in joining me, please read on for more information, comment below, and enter the contest Keep Reading

Filed Under: Budgeting

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