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The Easter holiday can be hard on a family’s budget. You’ve just made it through Christmas and Valentine’s Day, and now … [Read More...]
Tips for Family Organization, Savings and Fun
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...]
11 essential documents for unmarried couples
For 32 years, Stieg Larsson and Eva Gabrielsson shared a life and a home. She says she even helped the celebrated … [Read More...]
Staycations for frugal families
When I was in school, my parents worked full time and taking a week off for a vacation wasn't always possible. Instead, … [Read More...]
Free game of bowling when PBA bowler scores a 300 game
As a sponsor of the 2019 PBA Tour, Go Bowling has 30 televised events of this long-running tournament. If a PBA bowler … [Read More...]
15 fun things to do between Christmas and New Year’s
The presents were all unwrapped with glee, the toys played with (for a little while at least) and the stockings have … [Read More...]
New Year’s resolutions that will save you money
This year, make a change that will help you keep more change in your own pocket with one of these money-saving … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
Holiday travel tips for you and your dog
Holiday travel is mostly about visiting family, but when dogs are involved, both visitor and host will benefit by laying … [Read More...]
Strategies for Entertaining: Maximum Fun at Minimum Cost
Elegant holiday party on a beer budget
You’d love to give a holiday party, but those events can be real budget-busters. Well, ho-ho-hold on there. There are … [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...]
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 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...]
Advice for Frugal Brides and Grooms for Saving on Weddings
Ways to save on a wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses
The cost of the average wedding dress in 2018 was $1,631 according to popular wedding website The Knot, but in some … [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...]
What to include in a minimalist wedding registry
One of the things I struggled with the most while planning the wedding of the century was registering for gifts. I mean, … [Read More...]
8 reasons to choose an Amazon Wedding Registry
Getting engaged and planning a wedding often means that a friend or family member will offer to throw you a bridal … [Read More...]
DIY and Craft Projects
How to save thousands around the house
We are all looking for ways to save money in this day and age, especially if you are a homeowner. Homes and their … [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, … [Read More...]
Easy DIY Valentines (some edible) for kids
Things have changed since I grew up, but at least one thing is still the same -- kids passing out Valentines to … [Read More...]
Cool things to do with used Christmas cards
Every year before Christmas, our mailbox fills with holiday cards from family and friends. I hang them on the … [Read More...]
10 ways to reuse and recycle old calendars
Your calendar has been hanging on your wall for a whole year now, and it's almost time to take it down. Maybe … [Read More...]
