Category Archives: Money Saving Tips

Gifts for Bloggers

Posted on December 7, 2012 by CCOAF

Here are some ideas on what to give the blogger in your life if you have one: Your time (priceless): Like their Facebook Fan page (Here’s an example: https://www.facebook.com/citychiconafarm) Read and comment all their blog posts the as much as … Continue reading →

Cleaning a Small Pool

Posted on July 26, 2012 by CCOAF

Since my post The Perfect Kiddie Pool I’ve had many questions on how I keep the pool clean. Let me first start by saying I’m not an expert by any means, but rather just sharing what I’ve learned on how … Continue reading →

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Just Say “No”

Posted on July 12, 2012 by CCOAF

I’m learning as I go through life, especially the Motherhood chapter, that it can take over if you don’t set limits and boundaries as well as some organization. In order to do this saying “No” is a big lesson I’ve … Continue reading →

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It’s Cowboy/Cowgirl Party Time

Posted on February 29, 2012 by CCOAF

How to Throw a Western-Themed Party for Your Little Cowboy or Cowgirl (GUEST POST) Kids of all ages love themed parties. If your little one also happens to love the Wild West and dressing up like a cowboy or cowgirl, … Continue reading →

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Short Cut Wrapping

Posted on December 22, 2011 by CCOAF

The count down has begun! We are days away from Christmas morning. The day we celebrate the birth of one special baby, and a day when miracle of that birth is scene though the eyes of our children. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Girlfriends to the Holiday Rescue

Posted on November 22, 2011 by CCOAF

How do we do it? How do we get through the holidays with any sanity left? I have no clue other than taking it day-by-day and putting on a smile as if to enjoy it even though you’re exhausted by … Continue reading →

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An Eagle Eye

Posted on December 3, 2010 by CCOAF

This day in age with all the identity thief threatening our nest eggs you can never be to careful. There are so many ways for thieves to steal our identity that it’s hard to watch everything at all times. Here … Continue reading →

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Saving on the Fly

Posted on November 26, 2010 by CCOAF

There are so many variables this day in age that are not only creating rough times, but also helping us get through them. What I’m talking about is the economy and how challenging it is at this time, but on … Continue reading →

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Planning for Disney

Posted on October 22, 2010 by CCOAF

Prior to our trip to Walt Disney World in Florida I did my research to make it as fun as possible. At the time the boys were 5 1/2, 3, and 18 months. The boys, Renee my little sister from … Continue reading →