Category Archives: Saving Money

Trains and Tots

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Vicki

Ever since Boston could sit up he LOVED trains!  He would take whatever toys were at hand; Matchbox Cars, Legos, Polly Pockets (he has a lot of sisters), blocks, and even books and form them into a long line, when … Continue reading →

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Hurray for PLAYLAND!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Vicki
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Daily Bread–Including Recipe

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Vicki

As you might imagine, we go through a LOT of food! Especially bread. We all grew up on it, it’s inexpensive, healthy, delicious and versatile! I love to enjoy a piece of toast in the morning with butter and cinnamon-sugar … Continue reading →

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On the hunt with the sister wives

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Vicki

One thing we sister wives love to do together is what we call garagin’. Most Saturdays throughout the summer we can find garage sales in our area, where good buys abound. On days when we are too busy to go … Continue reading →

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Polygamous Birthday Boy Asks For Strange Birthday Gift!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Vicki

I have to say I am proud of my oldest son Caleb and how resourceful he is, how frugal he is and how well he manages his money. During one of Caleb’s high school classes, the teacher was going over … Continue reading →

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She’s Got Talent!

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Alina

The plaid fabric covering our dining room chairs was great in the nineties — and before 20 kids ate breakfast, lunch and dinner on them for years! The chairs were in desperate need of a makeover, so Vicki, Valerie and … Continue reading →

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Repurposed – A Much Used Word In Our Polygamous Household

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Vicki

I love the word “repurposing.” I have been doing it all my life, but I didn’t have a fancy word for it until now. As a teen, I took an old pair of jeans and repurposed it into a purse. … Continue reading →

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