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Holiday travel is mostly about visiting family, but when dogs are involved, both visitor and host will benefit by laying … [Read More...]
Tips for Family Organization, Savings and Fun
Save money by daring to change holiday traditions
If you secretly wish that you could skip the whole holiday gift-giving chaos, you are not alone. A recent survey found … [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...]
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...]
Back to school: Is it time for your student to have a cellphone?
With a son going into fifth grade, I’m one of the few holdouts among the class parents who hasn’t given into peer … [Read More...]
10 tips to organize your back-to-school life
When the kids go back to school, life should get easier, right? Nope. It gets way more complicated. You need to get the … [Read More...]
How to take a bite out of road trip food costs
Summertime is synonymous with travel, and when flights were cheap, that meant flying to your destination. But with … [Read More...]
Cheap summer family fun: hiking with kids
Summertime means plenty of opportunity to get outdoors, away from TV and video games, and enjoy nature at its best. If … [Read More...]
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...]
Strategies for Entertaining: Maximum Fun at Minimum Cost
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...]
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...]
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
5 ways to save on a wedding dress
The cost of the average wedding dress in 2017 was $1,509 according to popular wedding website The Knot, but in some … [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...]
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...]
DIY and Craft Projects
Make a scarecrow from items you have at home
For less than $20 you can purchase a ready-made scarecrow-on-a-stick from a craft store. Or, you can make your own … [Read More...]
16 post-summer uses for pool noodles and other summer clearance items
The bargainista part of me just loves all those end-of-season sales. I get bargain-priced holiday wrap, Halloween … [Read More...]
5 cheap ways to preserve food
This article is part of a Don't Throw It Out! series on how to preserve fresh foods and avoid food waste. If you are … [Read More...]
Preserve food with cheap canning equipment and free recipes
This article is part of a Don't Throw It Out! series on how to preserve fresh foods and avoid food waste. Do you want … [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...]
