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We’ve all heard the horror stories: young people who graduate from college, move back home with their parents, make … [Read More...]
Tips for Family Organization, Savings and Fun
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...]
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...]
How to set up a money-saving childcare co-op
Even the most enthusiastic parent needs some kid-free time – whether it’s for a night out with the spouse, a lunch with … [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...]
Crafty – and thrifty – cards and gifts for Father’s Day
Some dads are notoriously difficult to buy for, which can make the upcoming Father’s Day holiday June 16 stressful for … [Read More...]
Kids can earn a free book with Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
Kids in grades one through six can earn a free book when they participate in the 23rd annual Barnes & Noble Summer … [Read More...]
Easy ways 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 … [Read More...]
Strategies for Entertaining: Maximum Fun at Minimum Cost
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...]
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
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...]
Giant backyard games you can build yourself
Game time is fun, but for bigger fun, you need bigger games. You may have seen those giant outdoor games made from … [Read More...]
How to organize your life with peg board
I recently decided to organize my garage using peg board. Before began, I did a little recon work and wow, was I … [Read More...]
Crafty – and thrifty – cards and gifts for Father’s Day
Some dads are notoriously difficult to buy for, which can make the upcoming Father’s Day holiday June 16 stressful for … [Read More...]
18 cheap and easy D-I-Y home improvement projects
You bought a new home, and the list of projects that need to be done is larger than your bank account. Or, the home you … [Read More...]
