With summer comes thoughts of family vacations: theme parks and beach stays and island cruises. For families on a budget, fancy resorts and international travel are likely to be costly to consider. The good news is you don’t have to be rich to enjoy a great family vacation."A lot of people have … [Read more...] about Budget-friendly family summer vacation ideas
Kids
What you need to do before buying a trampoline
As sure as spring turns into summer, or wish lists for Santa are being made, many parents across the nation will soon give into their children's pleas and buy a backyard trampoline.As you might guess, a trampoline is one item that you don't want to buy second-hand, second-rate or, … [Read more...] about What you need to do before buying a trampoline
Top 10 boredom-busting DIY toys for kids
We love ideas for cheap homemade toys for kids. Creating the handmade toys is a fun project for kids and adults, plus it's a great way to reuse and recycle household items you already have. Even better, once the work is done, the kids can entertain themselves with a new toy or game that cost you … [Read more...] about Top 10 boredom-busting DIY toys for kids
Free ‘holiday house’ kit for kids from Lowe’s
Looking for something to keep the kids occupied over the holidays? Register online for Lowe's FREE "Holiday House Kit" — a graham cracker creation that reinvents the traditional gingerbread house. Complete with all the trimmings to build and decorate an edible holiday house, the kit has four designs … [Read more...] about Free ‘holiday house’ kit for kids from Lowe’s
Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme on Halloween
Grab your goblins and ghouls and head to Krispy sKreme this Halloween season. They've got a special limited edition Halloween themed dozen that will be the perfect complement to any Halloween party you throw or attend, and they have a couple of doughnut deals this month! Keep reading for … [Read more...] about Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme on Halloween
6 great (and cheap) 1st birthday gift ideas
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When you have a kid, the cost of birthday party gifts can quickly add up. There’s no reason, however, that you have to spend a lot of money on birthday presents. Remember that old adage about how "it’s the thought that counts?"This is especially true for first birthday party presents, as the … [Read more...] about 6 great (and cheap) 1st birthday gift ideas
30% off Eat at Home meal plan service before Aug. 31
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Have you ever wanted to try meal planning but you just don't know where to start, or you've given up because you don't have the time to figure out a good meal plan on your own?Meal planning saves a ton of money compared to eating out, but it can be tough to get started. Right now, Eat … [Read more...] about 30% off Eat at Home meal plan service before Aug. 31
Kids’ crafts: Make a rubber band-powered boat
I remembered learning how to make a rubber band-powered boat out of a Styrofoam plate when I was young, and just knew it would make for some thrifty fun at home. This project was a hit at my house. Kids making their own toys -- what's not to love? It's frugal and it keeps the kids busy when you most … [Read more...] about Kids’ crafts: Make a rubber band-powered boat
7 free, fun indoor activities that kids can do at home
Whether the culprit is snow, rain, smoke or social distancing, some days force families to stay inside and rethink their plans. Add in kids, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for stir-craziness. Keep your young ones occupied at home with these seven fun and free indoor activities.1. Dance it … [Read more...] about 7 free, fun indoor activities that kids can do at home
Great iPad apps for kids of all ages
Have you ever wondered how to find the best apps for kids when using iPads or iPhones? We've put together a list of apps that might be just what the kids want — and also what they need. For Toddlers Every parent has an opinion on letting toddlers use tablets. Whatever side you choose, … [Read more...] about Great iPad apps for kids of all ages
25+ top tips for distance learning
Back in elementary school my girlfriends and I would fight over the leftover worksheets for our at-home classrooms. Who knew thirty years later that expertise playing school would be all the experience I had for my new side-hustle. Yep, with a few days notice parents and caregivers across the world … [Read more...] about 25+ top tips for distance learning
12 Free Resources to Help Keep Kids Busy
With the kids at home for the near future, there are only so many books and board games you have at home to keep them busy. You will have to rely on other resources to get you through until they go back to school. Don’t worry, because there is an entire internet filled with free resources to support … [Read more...] about 12 Free Resources to Help Keep Kids Busy
How to choose the best cloth diapers for baby
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Cloth diapers have come a long way since your mother or grandmother used them. If you’ve decided to use cloth diapers for financial or environmental reasons, you have seen that there are dozens of types of diapers, materials and fasteners available. If you ask 100 people what the best … [Read more...] about How to choose the best cloth diapers for baby
How to set up a money-saving childcare co-op
Even the most enthusiastic parent needs some kid-free time – whether it’s for a night out with the spouse, a lunch with friends or even just a doctor’s appointment. But the expense of paid childcare can be prohibitive for some families. Teens are more available to babysit during the summer months, … [Read more...] about How to set up a money-saving childcare co-op
Free coding classes and apps for kids
As a parent who graduated in the '80s, I found the list of classes looked like a foreign language: Learn to Run Linux, The Easy Way with Scratch, Learn to Build with Unity, Explore with Arduino. To me, they all sounded intriguing, but would my son agree? After reading through the list, … [Read more...] about Free coding classes and apps for kids
