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Tips for Family Organization, Savings and Fun


Budget-friendly family summer vacation ideas
With summer comes thoughts of family vacations: theme parks and beach stays and island cruises. For families on a … [Read More...]

Great ways to celebrate Earth Day every day
Earth Day was born in 1970, to help Americans to understand that taking care of the environment was not just a fad … [Read More...]

How to save money on a kids’ birthday party at home
You’ve taken the first money-saving step by mustering the courage to host a kids’ birthday party at your home. Now … [Read More...]

Gift ideas for teachers that will earn you an A+
Do you have a child in school? Whether you have a preschooler, elementary school student, middle schooler, or high … [Read More...]

The secret to serving a quick, cheap family dinner every night
In today’s crazy-busy world, family dinner is especially important. Even though Susie has karate, Joey has swim lessons … [Read More...]

Hiking with kids: How to have a fun family adventure outdoors
The weather is beautiful, and you want to get outdoors with your family, away from TV and video games. Lace up those … [Read More...]

Easter egg decorating ideas
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...]

Frugal ways to save on Easter
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...]
Strategies for Entertaining: Maximum Fun at Minimum Cost

How to save money on a kids’ birthday party at home
You’ve taken the first money-saving step by mustering the courage to host a kids’ birthday party at your home. Now … [Read More...]

Cheap Super Bowl party food and snacks to make at home
Whether you’re hosting a crowd for game day or watching the Super Bowl with just your immediate family, you’ll want to … [Read More...]

How to throw a Super Bowl party on the cheap
The Big Game doesn’t have to equal big spending. A little food, some libations, a few decorations and a TV, and you’ve … [Read More...]

How to plan a kid’s birthday party for less than $100
It seems as if advertisements for kids' parties are everywhere I go — restaurants, gymnastics studios, the YMCA, … [Read More...]

Throw a Halloween party 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...]

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...]
Advice for Frugal Brides and Grooms for Saving on Weddings

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...]

How to plan a bridal shower on a budget
As with weddings, bridal shower costs can sometimes get out of control. The average cost of a bridal shower is $15 to … [Read More...]

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...]

What to include in a minimalist wedding registry
One of the things I struggled with the most while planning my wedding was registering for gifts. My fiancĂ©e and I … [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...]

Cheap and easy carpet cleaning solutions
If you have an active household, the celebrations, the pitter-patter of little feet and an animal or two can really take … [Read More...]

Great ways to celebrate Earth Day every day
Earth Day was born in 1970, to help Americans to understand that taking care of the environment was not just a fad … [Read More...]

Make felted wool 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...]

How to build and grow your own salad table
Do you love vegetables and salad, but can't plant a regular garden? A salad table might be the ideal solution for … [Read More...]