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The Sage Saver

Where Living With Less , On Less, Is Quite Beautiful

The Sage Saver
Where Living With Less , On Less, Is Quite Beautiful
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    The Ultimate Second-Hand Gifts Guide

    November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 Christmas, Decluttering, Father's Day, Frugal Living, Gifts, Holidays, Homemaking, Minimalism, Mother's Day, Motherhood, Saving on Household Expenses, Valentine's Day

    A frugal second-hand gift guide written for simple-living moms. Learn how to find thoughtful gifts at kids consignment sales, Once Upon a Child, eBay, online thrift stores, and garage sales.

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    Slow Living Gift Ideas for Moms Who Crave Peace and Presence

    November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Christmas, Frugal Living, Gifts, Holidays, Minimalism, Mother's Day, Motherhood

    Looking for the best slow living gift ideas for moms? From embroidery kits and paint-by-numbers to cozy tea samplers and mindfulness boxes, discover thoughtful gifts that inspire rest, creativity, and calm.

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    Cottagecore Christmas: How to Create a Cozy, Whimsical Holiday Season

    October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Christmas, Frugal Living, Holidays, home decor, Homemaking, Minimalism, Seasons, Winter

    Bring warmth and nostalgia into your holidays with a cottagecore Christmas. Discover cozy decorating ideas, handmade gifts, simple recipes, and heartfelt traditions for a slow, magical season.

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    Thrift Shopping Tips You Need to Know Before Your Next Trip

    August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 Frugal Living, home decor, Homemaking, Minimalism, Saving on Household Expenses

    Learn how to thrift like a pro! Discover 15 thrift shopping tips to score amazing deals, uncover hidden gems, and shop smarter every time.

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    How to Create a Capsule Kitchen That Saves Money & Sanity

    July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 Frugal Living, Homemaking, Minimalism, Saving on Groceries, Saving on Household Expenses

    Streamline your kitchen with a capsule kitchen! Learn how to simplify ingredients, tools, and meals for a clutter-free, frugal lifestyle.

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    50 Screen-Free Activities for Rainy Days the Whole Family Will Love

    July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 Frugal Living, Minimalism, Motherhood

    Discover 50 screen-free rainy day activities for families! Fun, creative, and easy indoor ideas to enjoy quality time together.

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    100 Slow Living Activities for Kids: Simple, Mindful, and Memorable

    July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 Frugal Living, Minimalism, Motherhood

    Encourage a peaceful childhood with 100 slow living activities for kids. Simple, screen-free ideas for play, nature, and connection.

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    DIY Food Gifts in a Jar: Easy, Affordable, and Heartfelt Ideas

    July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 Christmas, Freebies, Frugal Living, Health, Holidays, Homemaking, Minimalism, Recipes, Seasons, Winter
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    DIY food gifts in a jar are easy, frugal, and fun to make! Try these sweet and savory mason jar gift ideas for the holidays and more.

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    Simple Tips for Decorating Your Home for Christmas on a Budget

    June 29, 2025June 30, 2025 Christmas, Frugal Living, Holidays, home decor, Homemaking, Minimalism, Saving on Household Expenses, Seasons, Winter

    Decorate your home for Christmas on a budget with these affordable, festive ideas using DIY, thrift finds, and dollar store decor.

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    How to Organize Kids’ Toys: Strategies That Work

    May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 Decluttering, Homemaking, Motherhood, Uncategorized

    Discover easy and effective strategies to organize kids’ toys, declutter playrooms, and create a tidy, stress-free space your whole family will love.

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    October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and this year October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and this year it hits closer to home than ever.

Two of my children were recently diagnosed with dyslexia — and while the news came with a mix of relief and overwhelm, it also lit a fire in me.

💡 Dyslexia is not a lack of intelligence.
💡 It’s not laziness.
💡 It’s a different way of learning. And honestly…sometimes a more creative one.

But here’s the hard truth: Our traditional education system isn’t always built for dyslexic learners — so I’ve been on a mission to find tools and curriculum that are.

If you’re a parent walking this road — feeling lost, frustrated, or wondering if you’re doing enough — you are not alone.

✏️ New on the Blog

I just published a breakdown of the Best Homeschool Curriculum for Dyslexia, based on what’s actually working in our home.

In this post I cover:

✅ Reading & Spelling Programs (Orton-Gillingham based)
✅ Writing & Grammar Curriculum That Doesn’t Crush Confidence
✅ History & Science Options with Audiobooks / Hands-on Learning
✅ Gentle, Multi-Subject Unit Studies That Don’t Feel Like School
✅ A Full Math Section — Including How Dyslexia Affects Math Too

👉 Link in bio if you’d like to read it — or just comment “DYSLEXIA” and I’ll DM it to you!

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    🍂✈️ FALL BREAK IS ALMOST HERE — but if you’re like 🍂✈️ FALL BREAK IS ALMOST HERE — but if you’re like me, you’re not looking to drop thousands just to keep the kids entertained.

Good news: you don’t need an expensive trip to make memories. I just rounded up my favorite affordable toddler friendly vacations that are fun, low-stress, and actually doable even with little ones in tow.

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🏨 Easy hotel staycations (yes — even 20 minutes from home counts!)

If you’re feeling the pressure to “do something” for Fall Break but don’t want the chaos (or cost) — I’ve got you. 🍁

👉 Head to the link in my bio to read Affordable Toddler Friendly Vacations That Won’t Break the Bank and start planning your no-stress getaway!

Tell me below — are you Team Beach, Team Mountains, or Team Staycation this year?

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    The Lord provided in a huge way today. Ivy is gett The Lord provided in a huge way today. Ivy is getting close to outgrowing her toddler bed, so we were going to get a bunk bed at tax time. Our neighbors asked if we needed a twin bed we were getting rid of. Not only is it a twin bed, but it can convert to a bunk bed for when Vera is bigger. So thankful 🥰 #godisfaithful #heprovides #frugalliving #largefamily
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