Jill Fitzpatrick
Jill is a married mother of 3 who lives in Portland, Oregon and works part time at a University. Her interests are personal finance, home improvement, bargain shopping, family life, modern furniture and home design.
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How to Plan a Fun Family Vacation Without Going BrokeTaking your family on a road trip to San Francisco doesn't have to cost a fortune. See how we plan on doing it. -
8 Reasons to Do a Background CheckHave you ever wondered when it might be a good time to do a background check on someone? This article gives some great examples of when this is a good idea; hiring a nanny, dating someone new, seeking an adoption and more.... -
Three Great Netflix Instant Stream TV Shows for FamiliesIt's not always easy to find TV shows that everyone in the family can agree on. With Netflix instant stream these great television shows are available at your command. Almost certainly, everyone in the family will find entertainment in each of these. -
Boys Birthday Party Ideas for the Outdoors: Street Hockey, Capture the Flag, Nerf Gun BattleBoys Birthday Parties that take place outdoors offer lots of room for active running around. These birthday party ideas are proven successes. They have a very high guarantee to wear out the guests. -
Custom Lego Minifigs: Welcome to the SubcultureThe Lego subculture of customization is fascinating and limitless, especially when it comes to minifigs. The creativity of artists and appreciation of fans of these creations will open your eyes to a new Lego world. -
The Best Recess EverGetting information from your children about what happened at school is difficult. It is difficult unless the best recess ever happens. -
The Brill Razorcut 33 Push Reel Lawn Mower: Why I Love ItI switched to a push reel lawn mower when mowing my lawn. The hardest part was deciding which push mower was the best. I chose the Brill push reel mower and haven't looked back. Mowing the lawn is fun now. -
How to Be a Year Round Bike CommuterDo you want to become a bike commuter? This article will help you become the year round commuter you want to be. Read these simple tips to achieve your goal. Go for it. -
How to Get American Girl Dolls on the Cheap: My Top Secret TricksAmerican Girl Dolls are expensive. Now that I'm done shopping for American Girl items, I can reveal my top secret tricks for how to find them cheaply. Welcome to the American Girl Doll Underworld. -
Free Coloring Pages for BoysFree coloring pages for boys to help with small motor development. Download any of these coloring pages from the NFL, the MLB to pokemon and Harley Davidson, you can't go wrong with these coloring pages for boys.
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4 Top Secret Tricks to Get Your Kids to Clean Their RoomsThese 4 top secret tricks to get your kids to clean their rooms come in handy when you find the kids rooms need more than just and everyday picking up. Utilize these tricks a few times a year to make their rooms look freshly moved into again. -
Should Parents Be "Gettin' Down" On "Friday" By Rebecca Black?Should Parents be "Gettin' Down" on "Friday" by Rebecca Black? Rebecca Black's "Friday" video has turned our house upside down. The kids can't stop listening to it. It has turned into a parental wake up call for me. Why we are "Gettin down on Friday"?
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Save Money on Your Next Remodel in 5 Easy StepsSave Money on your next remodel in 5 easy steps. This article will give you new ideas and tricks that could help reduce your remodeling costs by thousands of dollars. -
Boys Birthday Party Idea: Disc Golf Tailgating PartyComing up with new ideas for boys birthday parties isn't always easy. Throwing my son a disc golf tailgating boys birthday party was one of his best birthdays. It was inexpensive, fun and got the kids outside. -
Gluten Free Bread Review: Ener-G Tapioca LoafA product review of Ener-g gluten free Tapioca bread from a parent's point of view. -
Craigslist No No'sWhat not to say or do when selling a couch (or anything else) on craigslist is just as important as what you do include. Follow these suggestions before you go to the trouble of posting your craigslist ad. -
Boy at Art Wall of Star Wars Storm Troopers at Seattle Pike Place MarketJoe visiting the art wall of Star Wars Storm Troopers located across from the Gum Wall at the Seattle Pike Place Market. This was a surprise to find on our Spring Break visit to the Gum Wall. -
10 Part Time Jobs and Money Making Ideas for KidsHere are some great ideas to help get your kids started on their moneymaking careers. These are also great ways to keep your child busy during the summer.
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5 Tips and Advice for a Successful Garage SaleThis garage sale guide will help to make the most of your time spent holding a garage sale. It will help you maximize your earnings and minimize what you have left at the end of the day.
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7 Part Time Job and Money Making Ideas for TeenagersAre you sick of your teenagers being bored and broke? Read this article with your teen to get 7 great moneymaking and part time job ideas to jump start their bank account. Your teenager will learn life lessons in small business plus make money.
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Boy at Gum Art Wall at Seattle Pike Place Market during Spring BreakThe Gum Wall at the Seattle Pike Place Market is one of the best tourist destinations for kids. It is a beautiful art wall sculpture that anyone with a mouthful of gum can contribute to, hidden in an alley under the market.
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"Robot #8" by Lex Loeb - modern robot artThis is a picture of the first (and only so far) piece in my modern robot art collection. It is made out of recycled materials and painted. It was made by Lex Loeb of the UFO museum in Portland, Oregon.
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"Let's Talk Zombie" Favorite Zombie ArtContemporary Modern Zombie Art
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10 Best Uses for a Digital CameraThis article explains how to make the most of your digital camera by using it as a tool for home repairs, home design, home improvement, storage, saving money, saving time and best of all, getting your kids and family to clean the house.




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