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Cheap, Simple DIY Washer Dryer Stand

I had never considered a washer dryer stand to be a necessity until I hit 18 weeks pregnant. Suddenly, I couldn't bend over anymore. Shortness of breath and dizziness plagued me. When I checked out the prices of pre-built ones, Mr. P&P and I both had a small heart attack. Then, we decided to make our own DIY washer dryer stand. Our first one was made of scrap wood and an old door, and it was awesome. Ugly, to be sure, but for the next 6 months or so, I could actually wash my clothes without feeling like I would…

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July 24, 2020

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Legally Protect Your Blog In Under An Hour

I still vividly remember my earliest blogging days. Everything was totally overwhelming, and I had no clue what I was doing. I couldn't figure out Wordpress. My email service made no sense. Above all, I didn't have the first clue how to legally protect my blog! Guys, I sat on my blog for a whole month after I purchased my web hosting and domain name. I was so overwhelmed. Do you know what prevented me from hitting "publish" for all that time? It wasn't formatting, content creation, or fear of trolls and negativity. I was beyond terrified of making legal…

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May 28, 2020

Budgeting / Organization / Save Money

What Is Clutter Really Costing You?

Welcome to part two of our clutter mini-series! Spring break is just a couple of short weeks away. For many people, this means a vacation is coming. Not for the P&P family.After a ton of financial burden and a sudden move in January, vacations are out of the question for a while. Our family will spend spring break cleaning, purging clutter, and getting organized! After a long and challenging winter, we are ready to get things back in order and start organizing our lives again. It's been about 6 years since our last big junk purging session, so we think it's time…

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February 29, 2020

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10 More Reusable Items That Save Money All Year Long

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope these first few days have been good to you. If you're anything like me, after the holidays, you've got a bunch of gift cards burning a hole in your pocket. Between those gift cards and New Year's Resolutions, I thought this would be the perfect time to share 10 more reusable items that save money long after you purchase them! If you didn't see my earlier post, be sure to check it out! That post has 15 great reusable items that save you money all year long. Whether you're hoping to minimize waste, get rid of…

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January 5, 2020

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15 Last Minute Gift Ideas That Save Money All Year

The holiday season is right around the corner, and if you're like me, you're not ready! There's always so much to do and not enough time or money to go around. Then, there's the issue of cash. We turned to reusable items to help us save money. If you're not sure what you want from Santa this year, this list is full practical, reusable gift ideas that will help save you money long after the wrapping comes off. Add a few of these last minute gift ideas to your wish list and keep giving yourself the gift of savings. For those…

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December 14, 2019