Are you looking for fun St. Patrick's Day activities for the kids? Now is the time to let them be creative and have fun. You'll love this list of frugal, fun ideas—perfect for all ages! With its emphasis on drinking and debauchery, St. Patrick’s Day can seem like a holiday more suited … [Read more...] about 5 low-cost St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids
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Fun things to do with kids on spring break and other school holidays
We all know it's coming, but still it seems as if spring break or another school holiday has arrived and you have no idea how to keep the kids occupied. Here's an assortment of fun activities to get you started. Some are family-based, while others, depending on the age of your kids, can be done with … [Read more...] about Fun things to do with kids on spring break and other school holidays
18 best staycation ideas for frugal families
If you'd rather not spend school breaks or time off work spending lots of money, why not stay in your city instead of jetting off to an exotic location? A staycation is your chance to visit fun attractions in your own area, or to do all the activities you never have time to do during the … [Read more...] about 18 best staycation ideas for frugal families
7 great (and cheap) baby shower gifts
If you have lots of friends and family members having babies, you’ve probably realized that the cost of baby shower gifts can quickly add up, especially if you’re opting to give cute designer baby duds.However, baby gifts don’t necessarily have to break the bank. No etiquette rule says you … [Read more...] about 7 great (and cheap) baby shower gifts
Get the best McDonald’s deals with our insider tips
There's a good chance you pass the Golden Arches at some point every day in your travels to work, school or just running errands. There are more than 14,000 McDonald's locations in the U.S.So, more than likely, you regularly bite into a Big Mac or dip its famous fries in ketchup. And, if you … [Read more...] about Get the best McDonald’s deals with our insider tips
Kids stuck at home for snow days? Play board games
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
Clothing the kids without busting your budget
Kids go through clothes like boxes of Cheerios. We say: don’t spend a lot of money on play wear and school clothes. By the time kids wear them or use them once or twice, who can tell if they’re new or used anyway?You can find some kids’ clothes in excellent condition at thrift stores like … [Read more...] about Clothing the kids without busting your budget
No sled? No problem. 17 DIY ideas
If you're in the South where snow is a rarity, or you've been caught unprepared for an early season snow, you may find yourself in a conundrum when the white stuff starts pouring down. Lots of snow, no sled. Maybe you're one of the lucky few with a store-bought sled. You'll be the envy of the … [Read more...] about No sled? No problem. 17 DIY ideas
Fun snow activities for kids
Parts of the country are covered in snow right now, and caregivers are looking for some fun activities for the kids to do on a snow day. Of course, there's sledding and snowman building, but if you're looking for something a little different, I've found several fun things to do in the … [Read more...] about Fun snow activities for kids
Where older kids ski free
Most ski areas offer free or greatly reduced skiing for youngsters up to age 5 or 6, but only a handful extend free skiing to older offspring. That can make taking your school age kids skiing an expensive endeavor. But worry not, plenty of ski resorts around the country have started offering free or … [Read more...] about Where older kids ski free
How to teach your kids about budgets
We’ve all heard the horror stories: young people who graduate from college, move back home with their parents, make very little money and mishandle the cash they do earn.While it’s never too late to teach young people to budget, you also can’t start too early. If you don’t want to be supporting … [Read more...] about How to teach your kids about budgets
How to cut the cost of pet care
I hadn’t planned to get a new dog after my beloved Daphne died just short of her 15th birthday. However, I developed a bad habit of scrolling through the adorable faces of dogs up for adoption at my local Humane Society. As soon as I spotted Matilda and her huge ears, I had to jump in the car and … [Read more...] about How to cut the cost of pet care
How to host a kid’s birthday party for less than $100
It seems as if advertisements for kids' parties are everywhere I go — restaurants, gymnastics studios, the YMCA, hair salons, on and on. It only makes sense that all of these places want in on the kid birthday party scam; they know they can make a fortune hosting one. While it might be easier … [Read more...] about How to host a kid’s birthday party for less than $100
Free movies and TV shows you can stream
You’re stuck at home and have already scrolled through all of Netflix and you don’t want to dish out the extra cash to stream more entertainment. That’s OK. You don’t need to. With just your computer, there are plenty of free sites where you can legally stream more things to watch. Take the time to … [Read more...] about Free movies and TV shows you can stream
Start the new year with a First Day Hike
Many American firsts occurred in Massachusetts: the first Thanksgiving (widely to considered to be in 1621, Plymouth Colony), the first public school (1635, Boston Latin), the first university (1636, Harvard, in Cambridge) and on and on through the centuries. Among the state's the most … [Read more...] about Start the new year with a First Day Hike