Name: Lisa Age:  37 Home:  Jackson, MI Family's Names and Ages: Ray- 38 Kids, Tara, 9 Alissa, almost 7 Eric, 5 Amy, 5 Tyler, 4 Occupation: Human Resources Now I am a full-time SAHM

If I had a day to myself...:
Spend some quiet time alone in the house. Also, I would go shopping and to a movie and probably out to eat.

Money Saving Tips:
Garage Sales, Resale Shops and Consignment shops are my best friend! I also shop with coupons and watch for online specials.

Bargain Hunting Strategies:
If I do shop at a "real" store, it is usually Kohl's or JCPenney.I just bought a pair of Mudd Capri Jeans for my Daughter from JC Penney (this past weekend) they were originally $29.99 and they were marked down to .77 cents. That may be one of my all time best bargains. They fit her perfectly, too!

Products we can't live without:
DISHWASHER! Used at least, sometimes 2x a day.
Washing machine and dryer
Microwave

 

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In the Kitchen:
Quick and easy "Semi-homemade" soup:
Used 1 can each of cream of mushroom, cream of celery, cream of potato... to that add some chopped ham, maybe some cut-up carrots, mushrooms and melt a little bit of cheese. Yum! Serve with fresh bread from your breadmaker!

Organization:
As I fold my family's laundry I fold it right into the laundry baskets for each bedroom. That way I can just pick it up and take it to the right room and the kids help in putting it away.
I am also very organized in paying bills and find that online banking is a huge timesaver.