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Tips for Family Organization, Savings and Fun
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...]
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
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How to teach your children to budget
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Free and low-cost resources for homeschooling
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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