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Tips for Family Organization, Savings and Fun
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...]
9 ways to spend Black Friday besides shopping
If you’ve overdosed on family togetherness around the Thanksgiving bird and the thought of venturing into a store on … [Read More...]
4 money talks to have with your family
Finances are a family affair, and there’s no better time than the New Year to take stock of your spending and saving. … [Read More...]
102 cheap and easy Halloween costumes
Halloween will be here before you know it. Save your money for the candy you'll be giving out to trick-or-treaters by … [Read More...]
7 ways to celebrate Halloween for less
With more than 41 million potential trick-or-treaters knocking on 120 million doors, Halloween can become one of our … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
Free and low-cost resources for homeschooling
Homeschooling is the most rapidly growing educational segment in the United States. An estimated 2 million … [Read More...]
Quick and easy ways to take better photos
You spend lots of money taking your family on vacation miles from home. You want your vacation photos to be … [Read More...]
Strategies for Entertaining: Maximum Fun at Minimum Cost
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 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...]
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...]
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...]
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
Recycle old magazines into beautiful bowls
I love reading magazines and get a lot of free and cheap subscriptions. Once I'm done reading them, I often swap them … [Read More...]
Top 10 DIY kids’ activities for a rainy or snowy day
We love ideas for cheap kids' activities and homemade toys. The creativity used to make handmade toys is fun … [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...]
Make your own pop-tarts and other DIY convenience foods
They're called convenience foods for a reason. But take a little time to make these items and enjoy the … [Read More...]
7 ways to celebrate Halloween for less
With more than 41 million potential trick-or-treaters knocking on 120 million doors, Halloween can become one of our … [Read More...]
