15 May
BOB Books Reading Levels (NEW Lexile levels)
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bob books beginning readers set 1 & 2 Level Our family is using bob books photo books to help our daughter learn to read. After...
21 Mar
Use Toothpaste to Remove Cell Phone Screen Scratches?
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Remove scratches from plastic screen So, I knew that I’d be opening a can of worms when I started posting videos to YouTube. One of...
21 Mar
The Fjallaven Kanken Maxi Backpack
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Today I received my new Fjallraven Kanken Maxi Backpack in the mail and I’m super excited! I had been looking for a new bag for...
21 Mar
How to Fold a Fitted Sheet (queen)
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How fold fitted sheet The last time I folded a fitted sheet in front of someone I heard “Wow! Right there! What was that trick?”...
21 Mar
5 Things We Learned Becoming Airbnb Hosts
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Airbnb host experiences :5 things we learn! 5 Things We Learned Becoming Airbnb Hosts One month ago we started hosting guests in our upstairs apartment...
22 Jul
Real Estate Is Exhausting
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Almost three months ago, I asked the question: “Is Family Worth $400,000?” After an hour of discussions and spreadsheet preparation, today I can say that...
22 Apr
Spending the Long Weekend at Home
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Holidays are a wonderful time to spend with the people you love. They are also a time filled with traditions and expectations. I love celebrating...
22 Mar
Selling on Etsy: Getting Past the Learning Curve
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I was pleasantly surprised when I logged into Etsy on the weekend and noticed that I had a pile of free listings. After a minute...
22 Mar
Clothes Pins Make Me So Happy
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Back in the fall, we realized that we weren’t as energy efficient as I thought we were and made big some big changes to drop...
21 Feb
7 Free Indoor Places to Take your Toddler
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Free places for kids to play indoors Keeping kids entertained can be tough when the weather keeps you inside. Today is Family Day in Ontario,...
22 Jan
Signup for SwagBucks to Make Money Online
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WARNING The following is an unveiled attempt to get you to sign up for Swagbucks with my referral link. Other than being a user, I...
22 Jan
2015 Budget for a Family with a Toddler
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Personally I love budgets. I love planning. I love math. I love setting little challenges for our family and tracking our success. Maybe you’re one...
22 Jan
January No Eating Out Challenge
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I’ve mentioned a few times that if we don’t stick to our budget then we’ll just eat out all the time. It’s our weakness. We...
22 Jan
You Have to be Pretty Cheap to Cut Your Own Hair
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You Have to be Pretty Cheap to Cut Your Own Hair In order for the Simple Cheap Family to live on half of a single...
22 Dec
This is NOT Another Comparison of Budgeting Apps
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When I shared that we’ve signed up for the MoneyStepper Savings Challenge, I let you all know that we’d be picking a new budgeting tool...
22 Dec
5 Reasons To Consider Paying Off Your Mortgage
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Much of personal finance is common sense. We know we should spend less than we make. We know we should avoid credit card debts. But...
22 Dec
50% Savings Rate Challenge Accepted
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One of the questions I’ve asked myself since starting this site is how much of our personal finances I’m prepared to share with the world....
22 Dec
Early Christmas Presents for Simple Cheap Mom
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A couple weeks ago I posted five frugal gifts that were on my Christmas wish list. Well, Christmas has come early for me and in...
21 Dec
How To Cut Your Own Hair
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How to cut own hair ( how to trim your hair ) It’s pretty standard for frugal guys to buzz their own hair. A set...
22 Nov
Wait, Why Don’t You Have a Will?
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Many people put off important grown up things like getting a will. If you know that you need a will, but haven’t got around to...
22 Nov
6 Excuses for Unused Gift Cards
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Today I was rolling through the drive through and I found an unused McDonald’s gift card in my wallet (I never said we would give up...
25 Oct
Things I’m Thankful For This Thanksgiving
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In honour of Thanksgiving (Canadian Thanksgiving, eh?), I’d like to share the things that I’m thankful for this year. The Sappy Personal Stuff. I am...
22 Oct
Guess How Much We Cut Our Electricity Bill
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I’ve tried to reduce our energy bill before by making the changes everyone suggests. I started doing my laundry and dishes at night and I...
22 Oct
Engaged without a Ring: The Tale of our Engagement Cat
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Before Mr. Simple Cheap Mom and I were married, we were in that awkward phase when you know you want to spend the rest of...
28 Sep
52 Mini Date Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank
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No cost date ideas Sometimes the cost and hassle of a traditional night out on the town make the idea of another night relaxing in...
25 Sep
Get Paid to Buy Groceries: Checkout 51 App
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So I was sitting at the park yesterday talking with the other grownups and the conversations turned to frugal stuff. This is kinda my roundhouse,...
22 Sep
Be Confident Managing Your Money With These Three Simple Rules
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Be Confident Managing Your Money With These Three Simple Rules Trying to pay off debt, save for big purchases, and plan for your future all...
22 Sep
Fast, Cheap and Easy Meal Ideas: Oatmeal Banana Cookies
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Basically these cookies turn into a meal at our house because we eat the whole batch. So, I felt like they’d be a great first...
22 Sep
Cheap Places to Take Your Kids: IKEA $1 Breakfast
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If you’re fortunate to live around an IKEA and have small kids, you’ve got a great opportunity for a cheap outing. It’s not the healthiest...
25 Mar
3 Canadians Who Can Increase Your Financial Literacy
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November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. Before the month comes to an end, I wanted to highlight some of the Canadian* influences that have...
19 May
sun joe spx3500 review
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choosing a pressure washer may be difficult, Spending time Looking for the best and affordable brand that can fit your needs. I’ve tested a different...
16 May
Review black and decker crisp n bake air fryer
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Today we are doing a review black and decker crisp n bake air fryer. I use it every day especially for my after-work meals or...
12 Apr
life extension magnesium caps review
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Today we’re going to do a life extension magnesium caps review. one of top-rated magnesium capsule supplements out there. Magnesium basically helps with the muscle...
12 Apr
life extension 2 per day review
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Hello, today I’m going to write a life extension two per day capsules review, this little product it’s from life extension and it’s called two...
11 Apr
where to buy silk’n flash and go?
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Silkn’s at-home hair removal devices have been a popular product all over the world. Developed by specialists and built for maximum efficiency, the revolutionary technology...
11 Apr
Silk n revit prestige microdermabrasion review
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It’s a micro dermabrasion beauty tool, to exfoliate dead skin cells and stimulates the production of new cells, to improve skin tone and texture, also...
10 Apr
silk’n revit vs reveal
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Microdermabrasion (microderm) is a known treatment that helps the skin look better, thinner and lighter. Dead skin cells were expertly removed, allowing healthy skin to...
09 Apr
silk’n reveal diamond microderm wand vs pmd
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PS : silk’n reveal diamond microderm wand updated to silk n revit prestige microdermabrasion( still available here) They both combine microdermabrasion exfoliation with a vacuum...
09 Apr
silk’n blue acne review
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I’m kind of been subject to acne for over 10 years now, hitting all over my mouth in my jawline also in my forehead, in...
09 Apr
silk’n jewel xl 150.000 review
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We all know how much I love silk’n and how much I’ve enjoyed using their products over the year, I write ipl silk’n jewel jw15pe3001...
