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Ways We Save: Eating Leftovers

February 17, 2015 by Sarah

I am completely aware that this week's Ways We Save post may not interest anyone.  After all, I am a normal person.  Just because you have to live on The Teacher's Salary doesn't mean that you enjoy every aspect of frugal living.  :-) But, one of the best ways we save money is by eating leftovers.  There you have it.  It's not glamorous and I don't always want to do it, … [Read more...]


Filed Under: Family Finances, In The Kitchen, Saving Money Tagged With: Ways We Save

How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

February 11, 2015 by Sarah

On Tuesdays, I thought it would be fun to do a Ways We Save series.  As with most series on this blog, I have no idea how long it will last.  I'm not that organized.  :-) You'll find lots of budget-related or general money-saving posts in my The Teacher's Salary series, but these upcoming posts will be specific ways we save in the day-to-day.  They might be big or small, but hopefully they will … [Read more...]


Filed Under: Cleaning, Family Finances, Saving Money Tagged With: Laundry, Ways We Save

How to Cut Boys’ Hair

February 4, 2015 by Sarah

As you know, I'm on a mission to live on The Teacher's Salary, which means doing what I can to spread that salary as far as it will go. One of the ways that we save is by me cutting Brady's hair.  Naturally, boys who wear their hair shorter need trims much more often than girls with long hair.  Savannah and I get our hair cut once or twice a year, but that would never fly with The Teacher or … [Read more...]


Filed Under: Family Finances, Saving Money Tagged With: Tutorials, Ways We Save

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Hey, I'm Sarah (a.k.a. The Teacher's Wife)! Wife to a history teacher and mom of 5 kids (2 in heaven). I'm a coffee addict, budget nerd, who's obsessed with good chips and salsa. I love finding ways to organize & manage my home and life...all on a budget! I'm thrilled you stopped by and I hope you'll find something inspiring! Read More…

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