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Southern Belle Schooling in Tennessee

Many years ago children were thought to need to learn more than academics at school. Boys were taught survival skills and girls were taught to be ladies. While more than academics are taught at schools now, much of the etiquette has been lost. Teachers are now teaching street survival skills about sex, drugs, and more. However, Columbia, Tennessee is one of the few places where a girl can still learn to be a proper lady. For one week during the summer, girls ages 14 through 18 can attend a Southern Belle school for girls. The school takes the girls back … Continue reading →

Children’s Lunchbox Ideas

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Save money on lunch for the kids by sending a meal to school with them. Not only will you be spending less, but you can also make sure that your children are eating healthier. Want some ideas for how to fill a lunchbox? Try some of these: Main dishes: * Sandwiches (Try egg salad, tuna salad, or peanut butter and jelly.) * Green Salads (Add grilled chicken for a more filling salad, and leave dressing in a small container on the side.) * Wraps (Spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto a flour tortilla. Top with sliced meat, shredded … Continue reading →

Lunchbox Recipes

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Here are a couple of recipes for homemade items to put in your children’s, your husband’s, or your own lunch. Save money by making your own lunches from scratch. You can even get the kids involved as a fun and frugal family activity. These recipes were taken from the book, Frugal Families: Making the Most of Your Hard-Earned Money, by Jonni McCoy. Chewy Granola Bars After you make these granola bars so inexpensively, you’ll wonder how manufacturers get away with selling them at the prices that they do. 2 1/4 cups flour 1 cup oats 1/2 cup applesauce 1/4 cup … Continue reading →