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How to Make a Bed Warmer or Hot/Cold Pad

How to Make a Bed Warmer or Hot/Cold Pad

By Justin Weinger 9 Comments

No one likes to slip in to a cold bed at night or during the day if you are lucky enough to get a nap. After a while, our body heat will keep the bed warm, but it can a chilly experience until you get to that point. I am going to walk you through how to make a bed warmer that you just pop in the microwave for a few minutes before you put it on your bed. No need to have an expensive electric blanket or mattress pad heating up your whole bed when  this can do the job for cheaper. You can alter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, Winter

Free Hot Spots to Kill the Winter Blues

Free Hot Spots to Kill the Winter Blues

By Justin Weinger 1 Comment

photo credit: KOMUnews Early this month, Jessica shared Winter Outdoor Activities On a Budget.  Today's guest post by Jocelyn Anne continues the series with some indoor activities you can share with your family without spending a lot of cash. When January hits, there’s a definite change in pace, and quite often, mood.  After all, it follows one of the most jam-packed, festive, exciting times of the entire year, three holidays and almost more happiness than one kid can take!  January, on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal Living, Winter

Outdoor Winter Activities on a Budget: Part 2

Outdoor Winter Activities on a Budget: Part 2

By Justin Weinger 1 Comment

Last week, I shared a long list of outdoor winter activities you can enjoy on a budget. That list was just the beginning.  Here are more ways to enjoy the outdoors  without acquiring a lot of supplies or spending a lot of money: Cross Country Skiing It might take a bit of calling around to locate cross country skiis for rent, but you could call a nearby state park (only 3 in MN rent them), city park and rec, nature centers, and sports stores. Even if they don't rent them, they probably … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal Living, Winter

Outdoor Winter Activities on a Budget: Part 1

Outdoor Winter Activities on a Budget: Part 1

By Justin Weinger 1 Comment

If you live in northern states during the winter, you need to learn to enjoy the outdoors or else you will be spending a lot of time indoors. Even though it's fun to come up with crafts to do with the kids, it's nice to be able to get outside and get some fresh air.  There are plenty of outdoor activities you can do without acquiring a lot of supplies or spending a lot of money. If you are going to spend money on anything this winter for outdoor activities, spend it on good gear! What I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal Living, Winter

Getting Back into the Routine after the Holidays

Getting Back into the Routine after the Holidays

By Justin Weinger 2 Comments

photo credit: Randy Robertson I was so busy congratulating myself on how organized I was with all of my pre-holiday-related tasks, that I'm only just now processing the aftermath of the season. I've slacked off on my record keeping.  My paperwork is a mess.  New toys cover nearly every flat surface.  The laundry has piled up.  I've got a binder full of expired coupons, and have I mentioned that I'm tired because I stayed up too late watching a DVD series we got for Christmas? One of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Organization, Winter

Beating the Post-Holiday Blues

Beating the Post-Holiday Blues

By Justin Weinger 1 Comment

photo credit: matt It’s been a few days since the holiday, and now it’s time to deal with the holiday blues. All the shiny glitz of new toys and gifts has worn off.  Most of the leftovers are gone.  The kids are coming off their sugar highs. There is such a big build up to the holiday season that once it’s over you can’t help but feel a little sad and exhausted. Some of us use this time to do a little retail therapy - shopping with gift cards or finding bargains at the after-Christmas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Frugal Living, Winter

Prevent Ice Dams from Damaging your Home

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We had just signed the paperwork on a loan for a new car (our first consumer debt as a married couple).  We had a lousy interest rate, but were thrilled to have shiny new wheels. And then we came home to discover a giant, dripping stain on our living room ceiling of our 1920s home. We had an ice dam, which occurs when the heat escaping from your home causes the snow on your roof to melt and than freeze and then melt again.  The ice dam causes damage to your roof and can start leaking into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Frugal Living, Saving Energy, Winter

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