If you're stuck inside by the weather, or just running out of things to do during school vacations, family game nights are a great way to spend time together without spending lots of money. Pull out your games for post-dinner entertainment or when the weather is too cold or too hot to go outside. … [Read more...] about Kids stuck at home for snow days? Play board games
Money-saving home maintenance tips by the month
One way to preserve your home value is to keep your house in good repair. Complete one simple task each month to save money throughout the year.January: Vacuum refrigerator coils and test the seal on your refrigerator door.Accumulated dust on the coils behind your refrigerator … [Read more...] about Money-saving home maintenance tips by the month
Make a scarecrow from items you have at home
For fall decorating, you could purchase a ready-made scarecrow-on-a-stick from a craft store. Or, you can make your own one-of-a-kind scarecrow mostly using materials you have at home.Here’s what you’ll need Safety pins and/or various lengths of ropeBurlap sack or pillowcase for … [Read more...] about Make a scarecrow from items you have at home
How I got rid of ants and saved $790
Several years ago, a tree on our property became infested with ants. When the insects found their way into the house, we called an exterminator who offered to eradicate the ants for $800. Then we called our Cooperative Extension agent, who recommended a sugar and baking soda solution that cost less … [Read more...] about How I got rid of ants and saved $790
Save money by sharing toys at a toy co-op or library
We teach our kids to share their toys, but toy co-ops and toy libraries take that idea to a whole new level. Toy co-ops form when several families pool their toys and take turns letting the kids play with them. Toy libraries operate on a larger scale, lending out toys just as traditional libraries … [Read more...] about Save money by sharing toys at a toy co-op or library
5 best photo gifts for less than $20
For simple, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, look no further than your camera. With your digital images and a few other materials, you can make affordable gifts for everyone on your list.Photo Calendar You'll find calendar templates at almost any photo lab or on websites like Snapfish and … [Read more...] about 5 best photo gifts for less than $20
How to get the best deals on toys
If you're shopping for kids this holiday season, you're probably shopping for toys. Use these tips to save money on all the toys on your list.The Early Bird Doesn't Get the Best DealBlack Friday ads might make you think that scoring the best deals on toys means rising before dawn the day … [Read more...] about How to get the best deals on toys
Where to find free and cheap audiobooks
So many books, so little time. Thank goodness for audiobooks and the talented voice actors who read to us while we're driving or exercising or otherwise engaged. You can find tens of thousands of books in audio format, many of them for low or no cost if you know where to look. Here are five sources … [Read more...] about Where to find free and cheap audiobooks