15
Mar
Where to buy cheap flowers
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If you’re planning on sending flowers to someone for Thanksgiving, spoiling a sick friend, mum, on her birthday or your love is just looking extra...
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 Faamily 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...
05
Aug
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...
01
Aug
25 Things You Have Been Doing Wrong This Whole Time
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You’ve probably had the thought, “There’s got to be a better way to do this,” at some point. Then you’ve come to the right place...
26
Jul
Dryer Vent Cleaning Tips and Tricks
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When it comes to dryer vents, the first thing that comes to mind is the cleaning method. Maintaining your dryer, which is attached to a...
24
Jul
Walk In Tub Prices For Seniors
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How Much Do Walk-In Bathtub Cost? If you want to make your bathroom safer, there isn’t a better way to start than with a walk-in...
23
Jul
7 Important Things You Need To Know About Dryer Vent Cleaning
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It can be physically and emotionally hard to lose images and precious treasures, to have to replace home objects and to deal with all of...
18
Jul
How To Choose The Best Gutter Cleaning Service And Windows
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Why You Should Hire A Professional Gutter Cleaning Service? It is possible that you may be unable to clean and maintain the gutters. This is...
18
Jul
10 Effective Tips For Gutter Cleaning
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Gutter cleaning should be done on a regular basis to prevent a Cincinnati home or structure from the type of damage that may occur when...
17
Jul
14 Carpet Cleaning Tips and Tricks
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It is critical for every homeowner and business owner to understand carpet cleaning techniques. This is due to the fact that cleaning the carpet can...
16
Jul
7 Tips On How To Get Best Carpet Cleaning Service
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If spot cleaning and vacuuming do not sufficiently clean the carpet, it is time to learn how to get cheap carpet cleaning. There are several...
14
Jul
How To Get Rid Of Mold In Bathroom
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Bathroom mold is an unpleasant and dangerous condition that should be dealt with as soon as possible. Tile grout, caulk, and painted or wallpapered walls...
