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<description><![CDATA[Tammy Paquin is a work from home mom of three boys and the owner and publisher of frugal-families.com, an online resource for budgeting, finances, frugality and all things related to stretching the dollar.]]></description>
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<title>Maternity Clothes - How to Save a Lot of Money</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 21:56:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Congratulations, you're having a baby! If this is your first baby, you'll be spending some money for all the things your new addition will need but don't spend a lot of money on a maternity wardrobe. Here are a few tips that will help you save a lot of money on your maternity clothes.]]></description>
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<title>It's Not Just About the Fishing</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:15:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I've come to realize over the years that fishing isn't always just about fishing. My husband or sons expect me to be disappointed if I don't come home with a stringer full of trout or camera shots of the big one that I released. It's hard to explain that it isn't always just about the fishing.]]></description>
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<title>Frugal Families: Clothing Your Kids For Less</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Keeping a reasonable budget for clothing doesn't mean that your frugal family has to live with outdated, out of style and worn out clothing. Frugal families use several tips and techniques to keep their kids stylishly dressed without breaking their budgets.]]></description>
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<title>Housekeeping Tips for Busy Parents</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I have a sign on the front door of my home that reads, "This home isn't under construction! Kids just live here." My girlfriend has a sign in her home reads, "Trying to keep the house clean while kids live here is like shoveling snow in the middle of the storm." Sometimes you feel like you're losing the battle, I know. Between working inside and outside the home and homesteading our property I'm a busier mom than ever before but here are a few housekeeping tips for busy moms (and dads).]]></description>
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<title>Making the Most of Your Space to Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 11:06:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With all the talk of contaminated store-bought vegetables and the cost of those vegetables rising every day, it makes sense to grow your own whenever and wherever possible. People think that growing fruit and vegetables requires a lot of space but that couldn't be further from the truth with these space-saving tips.]]></description>
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<title>Soft Pretzels - Fun Baking For Kids</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:58:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Soft homemade pretzels are delicious! Kids love making them as much as they eating them. Here is a way to keep the troops busy while they help you in the kitchen.]]></description>
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<title>No Bake Summer Goodies</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:57:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just because it's summer, it doesn't mean that the kids don't want goodies. It DOES mean you don't want to have to turn on the oven and heat up the house! Keep these kid-friendly recipes on hand for those days that you need a need a quick, easy no-bake treat.]]></description>
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<title>How to Make a Wedding Affordable</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:55:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was looking over some information about articles I've submitted and noticed that one of the phrases searched that brought up some of them was, "marriage ceremony when you can't get married because of finances." We also have some new friends who are talking about how they can't get married right now because they can't afford a wedding.]]></description>
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<title>Food and Fun For Kids</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:49:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Kids love helping out in the kitchen. It can also be a big source of pride for them to tell you that they made the meal, almost all by themselves. It's also wonderful being able to combine fun, hands-on play time with meal preparation time. My boys love helping me make gnocchi almost as much as they love eating them! ]]></description>
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<title>Quick Microwave Breakfast Ideas</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:57:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Use your microwave to create fast, easy, tasty breakfasts for you and your family. Omelets, oatmeal, and breakfast sandwiches are all ready in less than five minutes with a few easy recipes and tips!]]></description>
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<title>Gifts For Quilters Under $5</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:44:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding a gift for your favorite quilter doesn't have to break the budget. Here are just a few of the under $5 gifts I know, as a quilter, I can't live without.]]></description>
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<title>Thoughtful and Practical Gifts From the Heart</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:59:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Despite recent predictions that we're coming out of the recession, I know many people are still struggling.  Holidays like Christmas where there is financial pressure to spend money on stuff makes it hard for people to find the joy in giving so instead of looking at these situations as a burden on your wallet, look at them as an opportunity to give from your heart.]]></description>
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<title>Reusable Halloween Costumes</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:17:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Basic sweatshirts, t-shirts and sweatpants can create great Halloween costumes.  By using self-adhesive felt and a bit of imagination, you can create quick, easy, inexpensive costumes that quickly convert back to usable clothing again the next day.]]></description>
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<title>Frugally Dressing For Success</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:40:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've just landed that job you wanted! Congratulations are in order but so is a more professional wardrobe. You don't want to use up your first three paychecks creating that wardrobe (or three or four paychecks every year thereafter) so I'll show you how to create a stylish and frugal wardrobe.]]></description>
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<title>Pasta - From Simple to Fancy Fare</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:12:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Prices continue to rise at the grocery store. I've seen my own grocery budget rise by almost $100 per month (although three growing boys might be contributing to that increase). Gone are the days of four boxes of spaghetti for a buck but overall, pasta is still an inexpensive and filling beginning to many meals. I also love that pasta is one of those dishes that can go easily from the family dinner to the guest table when paired with my good china and a bottle of wine.]]></description>
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<title>Take a Bite Out of Breakfast Costs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:15:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Breakfast is the most important meal of the day (so the experts tell us) as we fuel our bodies after a long night and prepare for a busy day ahead. That said, it's also become a very pricey meal of the day! I'm here to tell you otherwise. I'm going to help you take a bite out the rising costs of breakfast.]]></description>
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<title>Feeling Rich When the Savings Account Says Otherwise</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 17:19:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If your first thought to the title was, "Hey, I'm rich with family, friends, good health and faith!" then you've already hit upon my first point.  Good for you! Being rich doesn't just imply having lots of cash. It's also recognizing that there are things that money can't buy and you need to learn to celebrate that above the actual idea that being rich is about the cold, hard cash.]]></description>
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<title>Income the IRS Can't Touch!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 16:27:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone wants to make money but you always have to pay the piper (read IRS). There is a way to create income that the IRS doesn't tax and it's legal!]]></description>
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<title>Marriage and Finances - What to Do Before You Say, I Do</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 15:45:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When my husband and I got married, we were a bit surprised to find out just how much combined debt we each had. We had been dating for almost five years before we got married. We had kind of discussed finances and how we would do things but in all honesty; we had discussed the wedding budget and the finances of that big event a lot more than we discussed the finances of our other big event, namely the rest of our lives together! ]]></description>
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<title>Work Week Menus - How to Make it Easier!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:20:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even if you work outside the home, getting a homecooked meal to the table every night IS possible if you apply the lessons I've learned over the years.  Learn how work week menu planning and cooking can get easier and how the same tips can save you money.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Ways to Slash your Grocery Bill</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:53:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the rising cost of food, everyone is looking for ways to save on their grocery bills without sacrificing nutrition.  Here are ten tips on how to save money on your grocery bills.]]></description>
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<title>Camping - Quality Family Time</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:27:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Camping is a fantastic way to spend inexpensive quality time with your family.  Learn about how you can get out there and enjoy the best sights the country can offer, even if you don't want to bang in a tent spike!]]></description>
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<title>Family Recipes - Keeping the Memories Alive</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:46:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Smells and aromas trigger some of our deepest memories.  This is why we feel such a deep stirring when we enjoy comfort foods from our childhood.  See how to save those memories for future generations.]]></description>
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<title>Tried and True Cost Saving Tips For New Parents</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:36:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a mom of 3, I've learned how to slash a few dollars off the costs of raising children.  I've come to realize that what manufacturers would lead you to think you HAVE to have to raise your little angel isn't really what you really NEED.  Take a walk with an experienced mom and see how you can save now so you can afford braces and college later.]]></description>
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<title>Easy, Overnight, Breakfast Recipes</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2006 09:56:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making a nice breakfast for guests and family doesn't mean getting up early in the morning.  Just prepare your dishes the night before and simply place in the oven the next day!  Enjoy your mornings with these easy, overnight breakfast recipes.]]></description>
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<title>Using Cash to Stay in a Budget</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 19:09:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's a well established fact that people tend to buy more when they pay using debit and credit cards and checks.  Do you think you're immune to this?  I thought I was too, until my cash experiment!]]></description>
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<title>Organizing For Dollars</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2006 13:24:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the success of eBay and the increasing cost of running a household, everyone should see dollar signs when they look at things in their home!  Unorganized homes cost money!]]></description>
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<title>Soup: Simple, Frugal and Filling Fare!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:36:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Homemade soup is simple, frugal and filling fare and it's even better when combined with homemade beer bread! Some easy tips on how to make soup and this no-fuss bread.]]></description>
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<title>Changing Your Financial Attitude</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:11:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your current financial situation working for you?  It might be time for some changes if it isn't and changing your financial attitude might be the first change!]]></description>
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<title>The Value of Being a Stay-at-Home Parent</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:43:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Becoming a SAHM was hard as far as feeling like I wasn't contributing financially to our home anymore, until I learned how to figure out my "wage" as a stay at home parent!]]></description>
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