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Involving children with cheap activities this summer will help to not only keep your kids entertained, but will also … [Read More...]
Tips for Family Organization, Savings and Fun
21 fun ideas for kids on summer break
School Break. Spring Break. Summer Break. Fall Break. The terms excite students across the country but also can instill … [Read More...]
Top 10 DIY outdoor toys and summer activities for kids
Here are our best ideas for summer activities for kids that lets them spend summer as it was meant to be enjoyed … [Read More...]
Free Apple Camp for kids
Lights! Camera! Fun! If your kid has a director's eye, or is just brimming with creativity, you may want to sign him or … [Read More...]
Summer vacation ideas for families on a budget
With summer comes thoughts of travel: road trips and theme parks and visits to Grandma's house, camping and cruising and … [Read More...]
Create your own cheap summer camp for kids
For many, summer camps have become as integral a part of childhood as school. They provide a safe place for the children … [Read More...]
What to give Mom when you’re all grown up
This annual Mother's Day conversation is so predictable it's aggravating: “Mom, what can I get you?” "Oh, I don't need … [Read More...]
DIY Easter eggs, plus ideas for the leftovers
Easter egg decorating, for some, can be an art. I love the idea of doing something a bit beyond the run-of-the-mill dye … [Read More...]
Fun things to do with kids on spring break
We all know it's coming, but still it seems as if spring break has arrived too suddenly and you have no idea how to keep … [Read More...]
Strategies for Entertaining: Maximum Fun at Minimum Cost
Cheap recipes for your barbecue
Are you starting to panic because you have a big crowd coming over for a barbecue? Here is our guide to cooking on the … [Read More...]
How to save money on a summer party
You like to entertain, but you can't afford to spend a fortune every time you invite people over for a party. Here is … [Read More...]
Kid’s birthday party for less (maybe much less) than $100
It seems as if advertisements for kids' parties are everywhere I go — restaurants, gymnastics studios, the YMCA, hair … [Read More...]
How to throw a cheap Super Bowl party
Big events don’t have to equal big spending. A little food, some libations, a few decorations and a TV, and you’ve got … [Read More...]
How to throw a cheap and easy holiday party
You like to entertain, but you can't afford to spend a fortune every time you invite people over for a party. Here is … [Read More...]
Throw a haunting Halloween bash on a budget
Halloween is one of those times of year in which we can all revert to being kids. We dress up and enjoy a little extra … [Read More...]
Advice for Frugal Brides and Grooms for Saving on Weddings
Thoughtful wedding gifts that don’t cost a fortune
Wedding season is upon us, and for guests that can mean spending a lot of cash. Whether you’re going to a wedding of a … [Read More...]
How to have a great wedding on a small budget
I was never one to dream of a big, traditional wedding with all of the trimmings when I was a little girl. When my … [Read More...]
Tips to save on out-of-town weddings
Wedding season can mean a lot of long weekends away, hotel rooms, fancy dresses and dining out -- often equating to … [Read More...]
5 ways to cut bridesmaids’ costs (and keep them as your friends)
It's exciting when a friend asks you to be a bridesmaid at her wedding. But it's also expensive, starting with the fact … [Read More...]
DIY and Craft Projects
Keep the kids cool with DIY ice pops
It may be mid-summer, but for many, the hottest days of summer are just beginning. You want the kids to get outdoors and … [Read More...]
How to build and grow your own salad table
Do you love vegetables and salad, but can't plant a regular garden? A salad table is a portable, waist-high table just … [Read More...]
D-I-Y home office organization
My home office often looks more like a kindergarten classroom with paper, pens, markers and more strewn around. I have … [Read More...]
How to make your own laundry detergent
When our family started living frugally, we looked at all aspects of our daily life to find ways we could cut back. One … [Read More...]
Make dryer balls, a cheapskate’s fabric softener
Here's a project that will help you save on electricity from your dryer and eliminate the need for fabric softener. Wool … [Read More...]
