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Author: Ginny

the penny pincher :: ginny is a follower of Christ, a happy wife, & a mom to 3 kiddos ages 14, 12, and 8. she is a midwest transplant to the west coast. she’s in full-time Christian ministry with her husband, has a passion for living frugally, loves to redecorate her house continuously, strives to reach 10k fitbit steps daily, & is an avid coca cola & oreo consumer. Find more of Ginny on facebook, pinterest and Instagram.

venta airwasher :: get a head start on allergy season :: sale

Posted on March 20, 2018March 17, 2018 by Ginny

As lovely as it is to welcome Spring, it also means the acceptance of my ferocious allergies. Have you ever tried taking allergy pills before the season starts in hopes of getting your system ready to fight off the itchy eyes and stuffy nose symptoms? I have another suggestion to give you a head start…

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softsoap :: teach your kids to share toys not germs

Posted on March 13, 2018March 14, 2018 by Ginny

This can be a brutal time of year when it comes to passing around flu and cold bugs. Plus, kids are magnets for dirt and germs. We have learned that staying healthy is more sustainable if we are washing our hands often. That’s why we have Softsoap Antibacterial hand soap in our bathrooms and kitchen….

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best furry friends :: collect these besties in a bag :: giveaway

Posted on March 6, 2018March 14, 2018 by Ginny

The element of surprise that a collectible toy in hidden packaging holds is quite fantastic to kids. Best Furry Friends are collectible jelly or furry animals that come in cute little dog houses. There are many furry friends to collect and they are adorable. Watching my daughter enjoy her Best Furry Friends makes me want…

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our favorite books for ages 3+ :: books to check out during your next trip to the library

Posted on February 27, 2018March 7, 2018 by Ginny

Do you read with your kids? It’s something I love to stop and do each day, but I will admit when they were all under 5 it wasn’t easy to do. We like to have a quiet time and read before naptime and bedtime. I will miss these precious moments that we share when they…

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what to know about tonsil and adenoid surgery & recovery

Posted on February 20, 2018March 7, 2018 by Ginny

Our 8 year old had her tonsils and adenoids removed at the end of January. She suffered from sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and one of her ears was always slightly plugged. We were hopeful that removing her tonsils and adenoids would alleviate some and possibly all of these ailments. Her doctor prepared us well for…

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playbrites :: magical light show

Posted on February 13, 2018March 7, 2018 by Ginny

Our newest bedtime salutations go something like this… Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let the Playbrites bite! Then we laugh, because our Playbrite would never bite! This toy reminds me of a light up version of a Mr. Potato head. You can make a kitty, bunny, puppy, dino dragon, shark, or unicorn. The pieces are interchangeable…

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disney on ice :: follow your heart :: {bay area} giveaway

Posted on February 7, 2018March 7, 2018 by Ginny

We are big Disney on Ice fans. World’s of Enchantment, Dream Big, Dare to Dream are a few shows we’ve had the privilege of attending. Lots of happy family memories are made at these events. For our Bay Area readers, Disney on Ice is presenting FOLLOW YOUR HEART. Follow your heart straight to adventure at Disney…

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cool cursive flashcard game

Posted on February 6, 2018March 7, 2018 by Ginny

Do you remember how exciting it was when you FINALLY got to learn cursive? I recall feeling quite important once I knew how to write in cursive and I was enamored with neat penmanship. There’s also something to being able to read in cursive. You can finally read that card from grandma that is written…

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first time at a monster energy supercross event :: feld entertainment

Posted on February 3, 2018March 7, 2018 by Ginny

As we geared up (pun intended) to go to our first Supercross event, I realized how little I know about the sport. My only experience with dirt bikes was from my childhood when I would ride around our property. The kids knew less then I did so we turned to YouTube and found ourselves quite…

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museum trees :: outdoor artificial plants and trees

Posted on January 30, 2018February 7, 2018 by Ginny

There’s really something about having an enjoyable outdoor space to relax. I realize most of you reading this are probably looking at piles of snow or muddy backyards, but in a few short months it will be time to spruce up our outdoor living areas. That’s why you need to know about www.museumtrees.com. They offer…

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monster energy supercross :: coupon code {bay area}

Posted on January 29, 2018February 7, 2018 by Ginny

As our family gets older, we are trying out new forms of entertainment. We are excited to attend our first Supercross event. The Monster Energy Supercross is coming to Oakland this Saturday. Our city slicker kiddos are quite excited to see what it’s all about. Keep reading to save $5 on tickets! We will be…

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snowman ice cream winter themed treat

Posted on January 23, 2018February 7, 2018 by Ginny

I combined a few Pinterest ideas to come up with this winter themed treat. Our church had a January gathering and I was in charge of the dessert. I love clever treats. I also like to create foods that taste good and are easy to serve. We made 40+ snowmen so it became a tiny…

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