frugal living
Emily's Frugal Tips is passionate about teaching you how to save money, and live a better life more cheaply. We are all about frugal coupon living, and different ways to save money on a tight budget. You can expect to find frugal living tips, frugal home decorating ideas, grocery shopping tips to save money, and the best tips to saving money. While learning to live well on less you might have come across many frugal living websites as well as many frugal home decorating blogs but here I teach how living rich on less is possible by experiencing my frugal home lifestyle. With my tips and tricks to living more frugally you will be able to save money while living well within your budget.
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6 Things to Think About When Your Teen Gets a Job
This is part 1 of a series for parents of teens landing their first job. Each week I will release a new blog post topic on first jobs for teens. If there is a topic you would like me to cover just leave a comment in the comment box. I always check those! When teens turn 15, in most states they are legally allowed to work. This is new territory for many parents. There is a lot to think about. So much to learn, and be cautious of. It can be scary for parents to realize their teen is growing up, and they might even be concerned about how the…
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What Parents Should Expect The First Year of High School
High School is a spooky time for our kids and it can be a trying experience for us parents as well. Our babies are headed off to that big, scary school and going to be mingling with a bunch of…well…basically, young adults. The new factor aside, high school is full of changes and challenges for our kids. It can seem overwhelming at times because we want them to succeed! Wouldn’t it be awesome if you knew what to expect? If you had some type of road map for all these new things that are headed your way, we might have a better shot at dealing with some of them. I…
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Albertsons & Hunger Is – to Increase Breakfast Programs for School Children
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Albertsons Company Foundation. The opinions and text are all mine. 1 in 5 K-8th grade teachers says they have personally had students come to class hungry. It is an epidemic in America, something completely avoidable yet its happening all over our country. Albertsons Hunger Is program is trying to make a difference in children’s lives by partnering to expand programs that benefit hungry children. Children come to school to learn, but when their stomachs are growling because they are hungry its not easy to concentrate. In addition, poor nutrition leads to malnutrition, and an inability to learn at an…
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Talk to a Nutritionist Online With Amwell #MOMSLOVEAMWELL
This is a sponsored post from MomTrends on behalf on Amwell. I was compensated to talk to a nutritionist online through Amwell and I am so glad I got this opportunity. As a busy mom, lately it seems like we are eating out a lot more. I rely on quick snacks, and dinner ideas that are not always the best choice for an active family. I don’t spend as much time in the kitchen as I used to, and I know my kids are suffering from my poor choices. Are you feeling the same way? I have been wanting to try a nutritionist for a while now, but the fee…
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Chase Debit Card Fraud Prevention Tips from Brittney Castro
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of CHASE. The opinions and text are all mine. This is a partnerships about chase debit card fraud prevention tips, to help you stay safe while shopping. This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with CHASE and Latina Bloggers Connect Chase is helping families across America be more safe while shopping for back to school and everyday life. They have teamed up with Brittney Castro to bring you some great tips to keep your information safe. I have teamed up with Chase to help spread the word, and since I have personally and very recently been effected by fraud I…
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10 Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Home
Food waste is a huge problem in American kitchens, and a major cost to your food budget. Did you know that over time our landfills generate methane, a greenhouse gas that is very harmful for all living beings on Earth. Methane is twenty three times more poisonous than carbon dioxide (CO2). It generates an enormous amount of heat, leading to global warming. It is our responsibility as parents to teach our children to decrease food waste so that they grow up to be responsible citizens. I know it can seem time consuming but with a few steps you can reduce your food waste. How to reduce food waste in your…
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What to Expect For The First Year of Middle School
The middle school years can be a shock to your system as a parent. The leap from elementary school to middle school is extreme and it just so happens to come at a time when your child is going through major changes as well. The good news is that all of these things are manageable with a little bit of preparation. It all begins with learning about what is coming. Here are some things you can pretty much count on when your kid hits the middle school years: A New Location First and foremost, your kid will have to move to a whole new building and atmosphere. This…
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What to Expect In Kindergarten
Sending your child off to kindergarten for the first day is probably one of the toughest things you will ever do as a parent. It is kind of like cutting off an arm watching them climb up on that bus and go away to kindergarten. Up to now, you have likely spent day and night with them and grown quite accustomed to their being right by your side. Kindergarten is a new and exciting experience for parent and child, but it does take some getting used to. Here are some changes you can expect when your child heads off to school for the first time: Great Sadness As…
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Five Things You Should Wait to Buy Until After School Starts
Getting ready for back to school season is a nightmare when it comes to buying things and that is only multiplied if you have multiple kids. Finding ways to save money becomes absolutely necessary. One thing we noticed over the last several years is that some items are cheaper before school starts while others drop in price drastically after school starts. Here are five of the better bargains that usually pop up after the school year begins: High Quality Backpacks This has been true forever it seems and nobody seems to really know why. If you want to get a nice quality backpack, you either have to pay…
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Create a New Look For Your Teen With a New Designer Living Bed Set
I don’t need to remind you that your kids are growing up fast. I am sure that you discovered that this summer while going through their clothes. I am sure you discovered half of those clothes are now too small. I get it. I have kids myself. I have teens, and their styles and taste are constantly evolving as they age. One thing that parents often neglect to change is bedroom decor. I think part of that has to do with money, and many parents are too busy with work and other obligations to spend a weekend or two painting furniture. As teens get older they need bedroom decor that…
