Hi Our Arizona Monsoon is here and we’re mostly enjoying the rain. We say mostly because while the rain really helps our garden and fruit trees, it also encourages weeds. We’re trying to stay on top of the weeds by pulling them so we don’t have to use any chemicals.
Planning, Dreaming, and Miracles
Steve does a lot of handyman and woodworking projects around the house. A year ago he started writing his dream list of tools he would like to buy someday as we look toward retirement. But we never expected to get everything in one fell swoop. The list totaled about $2500.
Three weeks ago a friend shared that his father-in-law, due to an injury, had to liquidate all of his woodworking equipment - about $10,000 worth. He wanted to sell the entire 2-car garage full of equipment to one person. They didn't want to sell individual tools.
Guess who bought it? We had the money saved for a vacation but determined that we could buy all of the tools, sell some we didn’t need, give some to our sons and son-in-laws and outfit his dream workshop. And yes, believe it or not Steve now has EVERY item that was on his wish list. 
We’re overwhelmed with joy and the amount of work to sort, set up and also sell what is duplicated. We're currently sorting and evaluating all the tools. It will take a few months to get through it all. It's messy right now, but we are making plans to make it organized and usable.
Being debt-free and having savings allows you to move quickly when opportunities like these come up.
We’re making frugal fun! 
WE HOPE THE ARTICLES IN THIS NEWSLETTER ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER YOU!
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Best Dish Soap Test: Which Brand Gives Most Value?
Have you ever wondered which dish soap works best and gives you the best value for the money? We love saving money and were wondering if we should buy the cheapest dish detergent or a more expensive one. Our curiosity finally got the best of us and we put together this test. Have you ever thought, “Hmm, this name-brand product costs twice as much as the generic; is it twice as good? Oh, it’s all just advertising hype, there can’t be that BIG of a difference — I’m going to save the money and buy the generic.” Well, when it came to dishwashing liquid, that was our general opinion until just recently. We would buy the pricier name-brand products only if there was a sale and we had a good coupon. But we had no idea if we were just buying a name brand or if we were buying more cleaning ability. Get the results of our test here
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Family Game Night Ideas: 44 Activities and Games That Are Fun & Cheap
Are you looking for family game games that are inexpensive, fun and will have your family wanting to play again and again? Have you ever wonder about what are some of the best family game night games for different age groups? We’ve got answers and videos. Nothing brings families together like some friendly competition. And it’s even more fun when you pick some fun games to play together as on a family game night. And the games we recommend don’t cost a lot of money. As a matter of fact, some are completely free. We’ve included an overview of each game, some instructions, and a video when we found one available. See our favorite games here
Here are a few of our favorite game videos from our game nights:
OUR FAVORITE GAME NIGHT VIDEOS: Ha Ha Game 
https://youtu.be/EHDGQDXi4aY Dice Madness 
https://youtu.be/KvrrmYY94oo Cup Game 
https://youtu.be/gvbR99BvArA Spoons 
https://youtu.be/HuFXbAiwB4g
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22 Community Youth Organizations
that to Help Build Integrity and Character
Can community youth organizations and programs help develop character in a child? There are many different types of youth activities that could contribute to your child’s physical, emotional and vocational development. We’ve been involved in a number of these organizations and have compiled a list of the 20 most popular youth organizations in the US. If you’re looking for the names of groups where your kids can learn and grow in character and leadership, keep reading.
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50+ Best Inexpensive Retirement Gift Ideas for Men & Women to Kick-Off The Golden Years
Do you need some retirement gift ideas? Are you looking for gift ideas that are cheap, fun or decadent? We’ve collected some of the best-rated, inexpensive 5-star retirement gifts out there from Amazon, Etsy, and other sources. We’ve found cheap, funny, touching and a few expensive highly-rated gift ideas for you to choose from. The average cost of the gifts we have listed is around $30. Some are a little pricier, but if you get a group of people to pitch in, you can still stay around $30. If your colleague or friend is leaving the office for the very last time, then make sure to send them along with something to remember you by. Whether the recipient is an acquaintance or a dear friend you’ll find the perfect gift here. Keep reading to find a great gift to start your friend’s golden years off with a luster. See the gift ideas here
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Want To Know How long Fresh Store Bought Eggs Can be Left Unrefrigerated?
Have you ever thought long and hard about the eggs we eat? What About Questions Like: How long can eggs last unrefrigerated and refrigerated? Or, “How can you tell if the eggs you have are going bad? Does the nutritional value of an egg change as it ages? How long can eggs be left out on the counter? In this article, we’ll answer all these egg questions and more. Learn more about storing eggs here ~~~$-$-$-$~~~
Walmart Car Battery Warranty
If you need a battery for your car, read this about our warranty experiences over the past 15 years before you buy.
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