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A Unique Opportunity- Harris Teeter Coupon Class

by Laura July 12, 2011 Simple Steps

Who loves Harris Teeter? Who would like to learn more about coupons and how to save money while grocery shopping? Then we have the class for you! Momondealz, The Coupon Challenge, and A Frugal Chick have teamed up to bring you an exclusive coupon class inside a local Harris [...]

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Kids Frugal Fun 7/12

by Laura July 12, 2011 Simple Steps

Each week Momondealz brings you a children’s craft that is fun, educational, and frugal! This week’s craft is perfect for a rainy day and can be applied to many skills that a child should know before entering kindegarten. For the rest of the summer she will be focusing on important pre-kindergarten skills.

Materials:
1 big [...]

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Reminder: Yorktown Coupon Swap

by Laura July 12, 2011 Simple Steps

We still have spots left for the Coupon Meet in Yorktown on August 6th. If you’re interested, please use the email address below to register. Spaces are filling up fast, so sign up now. Get a hand with your coupon organization and meet other locals.

The Coupon Challenge, Mom on Dealz and [...]

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Locals: Fun and Frugal Weekend Activities 7/8

by Laura July 8, 2011 Simple Steps

Each week Charlotte from My Active Child brings you the best in frugal local activities.

Friday

10am– Feature Reader Summer Reading Program, Ages 6-8 at Portsmouth City Park Amphitheatre, Portsmouth VA (757) 393-8481 x4125

10:30am- Watch the final Space Shuttle launch on the giant IMAX screen for FREE at the [...]

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Week #4: CrossFit Chesapeake Challenge

by Laura July 8, 2011 Simple Steps

So today is the end of Week #4 at CrossFit Chesapeake. I have to be honest, getting up at 5 a.m. is not getting any easier but it does make my day alot more productive to have all those endorphins in my system.

So how am I doing? Well, I have a [...]

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Locals: Fun and Frugal Weekend Activities

by Laura July 1, 2011 Simple Steps

Looking for something to do in Hampton Roads for Father’s Day Weekend? Charlotte at My Active Child has a lot of suggestions!

All Weekend:

10am- 3pm (Friday-Monday) - We Love Sailors! – Support a Sailor Activity at Hampton Roads Naval Museum, 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk, VA 757-322-3108
10am-5pm (Saturday), 1-5pm (Sunday)-

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Healthy Eating Alternative: Spices Not Sauces

by Laura June 30, 2011 Simple Steps

Thanks to CrossFit Chesapeake I have been working on trying to find some healthy eating alternatives.

One of the big steps has been decreasing my carb intake (I LOVE bread) and trying to increase protein. Looking at the recipes online for chicken so many of them have sauces that have high fat [...]

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Kids Frugal Fun- 4th of July Edition

by Laura June 28, 2011 Simple Steps

Each week Momondealz brings you a craft that is educational, fun, and frugal! Since 4th of July is quickly approaching, I wanted to give you a patriotic craft. If you have missed any of my past crafts, you can check them all out here!

Patriotic Napkin and Utensil [...]

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My First Farmers Market Trip 2011

by Laura June 25, 2011 Simple Steps

Before I dash out the door to teach I wanted to show you my Farmer’s Market trip from this morning. It had to be a quick one so I didn’t have much time to compare prices from vendor to vendor but here is a picture of my haul. 3 ears of corn, blackberries, okra, two [...]

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Week 2: CrossFit Chesapeake

by Laura June 24, 2011 Simple Steps

Did you miss week one? Catch up here!

So Monday and Tuesday of this week I had amazing workouts at CrossFit Chesapeake. I was feeling strong and much less sore. I started working more protein into my diet and less carbs ( I love bread).

Then Tuesday evening right before coupon class [...]

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