A meaningful family Easter celebration doesn't have to entail a springtime spending spree, especially if you've just finished paying off the bills from Christmas. Here are ways to enjoy the holiday while keeping to a budget. Prioritize meaningful family timeOver the past couple of … [Read more...] about Inexpensive ways to celebrate a meaningful Easter
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Cheap, fun and pretty Easter egg decorating ideas
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These easter egg dying ideas are fun, simple, and great for kids and adults. The next time that you want to make pretty Easter eggs, keep these simple egg decorating tips handy! Easter egg decorating, for some, can be an art. I love the idea of doing something a bit beyond the … [Read more...] about Cheap, fun and pretty Easter egg decorating ideas
Frugal ways to celebrate Easter
The Easter holiday can be hard on a family’s budget. You’ve just made it through Christmas and Valentine’s Day, and now you're looking at buying new outfits, filled-to-the-brim Easter baskets and lots of delicious food for a special Easter dinner. The cost can add up quickly.How much do … [Read more...] about Frugal ways to celebrate Easter
Michaels offers free Sunday craft event for family fun on a budget
Kids love being creative and crafty! They're always excited about a table full of art and craft supplies. However, parents often need to get creative with stretching the family fun budget. And that's why going to Michaels is the perfect destination for a Sunday afternoon of FREE family … [Read more...] about Michaels offers free Sunday craft event for family fun on a budget
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
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
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
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 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
Teaching children to cook will save them (and you) money
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Finding activities to keep children busy over school holidays can be a challenge. Some kids are happy to spend hours a day in front of a screen, but there's another option that's creative and educational, not to mention fun and, well ... yummy.This is as good a time as any to teach your children … [Read more...] about Teaching children to cook will save them (and you) money
Old-school, no-tech gifts for kids
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Technology is great, but when it come to younger children, it has not-so-great aspects, including the creation of ecowaste, negative effects on children's attention spans and problems associated with social media use by preteens. And, less importantly but of more immediate significance, the … [Read more...] about Old-school, no-tech gifts for kids
Christmas dinner to go 2023
Celebrate the holidays, or just the end of the year, by gathering around the table. If you're looking to avoid all the cooking that comes with these celebrations, consider ordering a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go so you can spend more time with your family than in the kitchen. You can … [Read more...] about Christmas dinner to go 2023
How to teach your children to budget
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 … [Read more...] about How to teach your children to budget
10+ cool, inexpensive gifts for kids
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Retailers want you to believe that the toys under the Christmas tree should be large and expensive. But if you've ever seen a kid more excited about the box a gift came in than the toy itself, you know that sometimes the cheaper, smaller gifts are the favorites. Plus, a few less expensive gifts can … [Read more...] about 10+ cool, inexpensive gifts for kids
How to be a minimalist parent with maximum happiness — for everyone
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Having kids is wonderful (if that’s what you want). I am biased, though. I’m the mother of two young children (ages 5 and 1), who are hilarious, obnoxious, ridiculous, perfect little beings. One of the things people will always (and truthfully) tell you is — kids are expensive. And, I get that. … [Read more...] about How to be a minimalist parent with maximum happiness — for everyone
