Tag Archives: affordable

Worrying about the Future

Posted on September 11, 2013 by This Woman Writes

He’s 19, chronically cryptic, and probably fine. The last e-mail we received — three weeks ago — mentioned that on weekends, he camps out in the wilds of Alaska in a $35 pup tent. “Yeah, I’ve seen a few bears,” … Continue reading →

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Affordable Back to School Shopping

Posted on August 9, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Every month of the year demands its big chunks of spending — December has Christmas, April taxes, July hamburger and briquettes. August ushers us into the new school year, and whether or not the clothing from last year fits, its … Continue reading →

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Affordable Homeschooling

Posted on July 25, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Maybe you homeschool all year round. We didn’t. But even if you do, there’s something about the July/August window that gets people thinking about homeschool curriculum, and ordering the next year’s supply for each child. It doesn’t take long with … Continue reading →

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The Common Cold and Common Sense

Posted on March 27, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Well, guess who’s feeling yucky these days. There’s me, for one (and yes, you are right; that is written in a grammatically incorrect fashion, which just goes to show how yucky I’m feeling). And Tired of Being Youngest, who did … Continue reading →

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Saving Money in the Grocery Store — One Weird, Workable Idea

Posted on February 22, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Years ago, with four children in tow, I spent one day a week doing the grocery shopping. The night before I scoured the ads, marking this place for brown sugar and butter, that one for grapes and toilet paper, still … Continue reading →