Jackie Hoffman
I am a stay at home mom to 2 children. I love writing about what interests me, including women's health, history, along with various other topics. I am the maker of punkyspads.com and I'm trying to pay off our debt through frugal living.
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How I Redecorated Our Bathroom into a Tropical Paradise for Under $50Sometimes you just need a change in your surroundings and the easiest thing to do is redecorate. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, but I wanted to make sure that my efforts would definitely be noticed.
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How to Quickly and Easily Remove Leaves from Your YardThrough a lot of trial and error, my husband and I have now figured out the best way to quickly and easily remove our leaves. Here is how we do it.
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Visit the Byers Choice Christmas Museum in Bucks County, PAThe Christmas museum is open year round and is a fun place to get lose in and taken back in time. I know you'll love the Christmas museum and continue to visit every time you're in Bucks County!
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Natural and Chemical-Free Ways to Get Rid of MiceHere's how you can get rid of mice from your home and make yourself, your pets and children safer using natural and chemical free methods.
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Preparing Your Skin for Weight Loss SurgeryBefore your weight loss surgery, you should take steps now to prepare your skin. Most of us know that rapid weight loss can leave your skin saggy. If you start now, you can help your skin recover better one you start losing the weight.
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How to Quickly and Inexpensively Hand Wash Your DishesI saved lots of time and money in the process by switching to handwashing. Here I will tell you how you can do the same by saving money on electricity, soap and other supplies. You will never go back to your dishwashing machine again!
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10 Reasons Why You Should Not Buy or Eat NutrisystemNutrisystem has more cons than pros. Here you will find reasons from my own experience why you should not buy or eat Nutrisystem food.
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How I Lost Weight Eating 13 Times a DayI was able to lose weight by eating 13 times a day! Here I will show you how I did it and I was never bored with my food choices and I wasn't starving like other diet plans.
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How to Make Your Own Money Saving and Eco Friendly Reusable Cloth Paper TowelsStop throwing away expensive paper towels and make your own reusable cloth paper towels. Feel better about helping the environment and keeping more money in your wallet by ditching paper towels!
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How to Make the Switch to Reusable Cloth Paper TowelsHere I will tell you how to easily make the switch from wasteful paper towels to eco friendly and money saving cloth paper towels!
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How to Make a Cheetah Girls Halloween CostumeThis Halloween why not go with a bunch of your girlfriends as the Cheetah Girls? You can easily put together your costume and your friends as well without having to buy a generic costume from a department store. -
How to Make a Drake and Josh Halloween CostumeDrake and Josh is a popular TV show that most kids nowadays watch. Don't be surprised if your son comes to you asking to be a character from Drake and Josh for Halloween this year! -
How to Make a Kit Kittredge American Girl Halloween CostumeIf your daughter reads American Girl stories, then they've certainly heard of Kit Kittredge and with the upcoming movie being released, don't be surprised if they ask to be Kit Kittredge for Halloween this year!
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Bratz Halloween CostumesInstead of visiting an expensive Halloween store or department store for your Bratz costume, why not make your own? It's very simple and does not need to be expensive at all. The first thing you need to do is figure out what style of Bratz you'd like. -
Top 5 Authentic Old-Fashioned Pennsylvania Dutch RecipesThe Pennsylvania Dutch are known for their great old fashioned food. A lot of time, love and effort go into their meals. I was born and raised in Lancaster County and my fondest memories are at my Nan's house eating her wonderful homemade from scratch meals such as... -
A Review of Peddler's Village in Lahaska, Bucks County PennsylvaniaIf you've ever been to Bucks County, then sure enough you've heard of Peddler's Village. It's in Lahaska, PA surrounded by beautiful countryside near Routes 202 and 263. In this quaint "village", you'll find over 70 specialty shops... -
Wild West City: A Western Theme Park in Netcong, New JerseyFor 51 years Wild West City has been entertaining families with their western theme park in Netcong, New Jersey. It can be easily accessed from those living in other parts of New Jersey as well as the surrounding states such as Pennsylvania and New York. -
How to Buy Webkinz Without Spending a Lot of MoneyYou'll soon realize that you or your child's hobby is becoming rather expensive! I'll tell you how to find them for cheap! -
The Best Educational Games for Kids on WebkinzOverall, all the games in the Webkinz World arcade are safe and fun for your kids, but here I will tell you which games are the best for your kids to play and what they can learn while doing so.
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No-Sew Ways to Make Your Own Cloth Toilet PaperMaking your own cloth toilet paper is easier than you think. Here I will tell you how you can do so by using only a few supplies, with absolutely no sewing required! The end result are very inexpensive, eco-friendly and reusable cloth toilet paper or "family cloth".
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How to Make Cloth Toilet Paper from Old ClothesEven if you can't sew, you can still make your own cloth toilet paper! It's very easy once you know how! I will tell you how to make your own cloth toilet paper from clothing, it won't take long at all and you'll be amazed at how inexpensive it is as well! -
Fun and Cheap Movie Night Christmas GiftsEvery year I give my relatives the same gift that I put together myself. I usually make homemade gifts, but last year I didn't have the extra time... -
Inexpensive Country Christmas Candy Jars for GiftsLast year for Christmas, I had to come up with almost 20 gifts for my husband to give his coworkers. Every year I like to do handmade gifts to add a special, personal touch and to save some money. Gifts for coworkers and friends can certainly add up! -
Types of Fabrics for Cloth Menstrual PadsIf you're considering using cloth menstrual pads, then you've probably come across a lot of different brands and styles of pads.
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How to Travel with Cloth Menstrual PadsCloth menstrual pads are just as easy to travel with as disposable pads. If you are uneasy about using cloth menstrual pads because you don't know what to do when you are at work, away from home or traveling, then fear no more.
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How to Use the Dry Pail Method for Cloth Menstrual PadsMany of us cloth pad users have heard over and over about soaking your pads. While it can help get rid of stains and prepare your pads for washing, it can actually damage your pads. Did you know that there are other ways to keep your used pads?
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How to Embellish Prefold Cloth DiapersPrefold diapers are a favorite of many parents who choose to cloth diaper their children. Even though they do the job pretty well, they are pretty plain and boring. Here I will tell you simple ways to embellish your prefold diapers. -
How to Make Inexpensive Chocolate Candies for Christmas GiftsChristmas is always just around the corner! A lot of us wonder just how are we going to pay for gifts and just what are we going to give as gifts?
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How I Made a Darth Vader Costume for FreeLast year, weeks before Halloween, my son came to me and said, "Mom, I want to be Darth Vader for Halloween". -
How We Got 3 Different Halloween Costumes from One Cape4 years ago I bought an inexpensive, child size black cape for my son. I got it on clearance after Halloween so my son could use it as a superhero cape.
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The Pennsbury Manor Historical Tour in Bucks County, PennsylvaniaPennsbury Manor is the country home of Pennsylvania founder William Penn. Come and tour his manor along the Delaware river! -
5 Ways You Can Make Money OnlineInstead of just using the internet to email, view websites and chat, did you know that you can also make money online? You can, right from the comfort of your own home.
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Don't Let Diverticulosis Keep You from Eating Your Favorite FoodsIf you are someone who has unfortunately been diagnosed with diverticulosis, you are probably well aware that will have to watch what you eat for the rest of your life.
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Authentic German Food at Otto's Brauhaus in PennsylvaniaAuthentic German food can be hard to come by! Sometimes you have to cook it yourself! However, if you are in the mood for a nice sit down meal...
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How to Get Out of Debt Without Filing for BankruptcyA lot of us these days are realizing more and more just how much debt we have. The sources of these debts can be from student loans, mortgages, credit cards or vehicles.
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Our Family's Mission to Become Debt Free ForeverFor many years my husband and I lived with the notion that our debt was just a part of our lives. It was something we were going to be stuck with for the next 30 years or however long it took to pay off by making the minimum payments. We weren't happy with our situation...
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How I Am Making Money Online to Pay Off DebtA couple of months ago, back in July, I came across a blog of a stay at home mom who is making money online. I was fascinated with all the ways you can make money online and knew I had to take advantage of it. My mission was to make money online to pay off our debt.
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Natural and Chemical-Free Ways to Get Rid of RoachesOne of the most annoying and downright scary things a person can come across is a roach. This is especially true if you find that they have invaded your home. Roaches are known as being hard to get rid of, the most notorious type of roach being german roaches.
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How to Wash Your Cloth Menstrual PadsCloth menstrual pads are an excellent alternative to disposables. You do not have to throw them away, they are reuseable! All you have to do is wash them. There are 3 different methods in the first step to washing your pads.
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Alternative Menstrual Products: Cloth Pads, Sea Sponges, and CupsHaving a monthly period is something almost all women have to deal with. It can last for several days to a week, only to return the next month, for years and years.
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Cloth Menstrual Pads: What are They and Why Should You Use Them?Cloth menstrual pads are not something of the past anymore. In fact, they never actually completely went away. Women have been using cloth menstrual pads for hundreds of years. -
How to Save Money on Back to School ShoppingWhen the back to school season draws near, parents often cringe of thought of the dreaded back to school shopping. It can really put a dent in your wallet and often more charges on your credit card that you wanted to make.
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Saving Money by Taking Your Lunch to WorkYou work hard for your money, so don't waste it on overpriced convenience food when you can make it yourself! You'll save money, it's better for you and tastes a lot better! I've been packing my husband's lunches for almost 5 years.
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How I Became a Coupon Convert and Saved Money Grocery ShoppingI have always loved getting bargains and over time it's become almost like a hobby and quite enjoyable. I hardly ever used coupons...
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How to Save Money by Packing Your Kid's LunchesIf you're looking for an easy way to save money, packing your children's lunches are the way to go. A lot of us parents worry about our children getting the right nutrition. School lunches don't always provide what we'd like our children to be eating.
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The Cheapest Way to Find Clothes for Your KidsLiving frugally can be hard for those of us with children. There can be a lot of expenses but there are many ways to save money. My favorite for children are hand me downs!