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Wednesday Morning Life: Aldi Runs, Family Chaos, and Budget Living That Keeps Us Going
My favorite part of the week is Wednesday morning because it is the day David if off and I can do things then. This Wednesday started like most mornings around here — not quiet, not slow, and definitely not organized in the way people imagine when they think about home life. David was already talking about lawnmower jobs before I had fully woken up. Then he threw in I have to go get my Social Security Card today. Gerald was moving through the house like he had a schedule he didn’t feel like sharing. Which we all know he doesn’t have. Charlie, Bear and Pheobie are all sleeping. And I…
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Life Lately: House Guests, Haircuts, Errands, and a Very Full Thursday
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, The Mommies Reviews may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I’m telling you Thursday felt like one of those days that never really slowed down from the moment it started. You know the kind where you look up at the clock and realize hours have passed, but it feels like you just finished the last task. That was our Thursday. We started out early with a long list of things that needed to get done. Between errands, household supplies, and getting Charlie ready for his work schedule this week, it felt like we…
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Dollar Tree Father’s Day Finds: Celebrating Dad Without Breaking the Budget
When Charlie was little I’ve always stressed that he must go shopping for his dad on Christmas and Father’s Day and Charlie must pick out the gifts on his own. When Charlie was little I would give him $5 to spend at Dollar Tree then it went to $10 and now it’s $20. While David and I were out this week one of our stops was Dollar Tree, and what I expected to be a quick shopping trip turned into a lot of Father’s Day inspiration not only for David but also for David’s dad as I found the perfect Coffee Mug for Charlie to get his grandpa. With the…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
