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Tips for Family Organization, Savings and Fun
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Start the new year with a First Day Hike
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The presents were all unwrapped with glee, the toys played with (for a little while at least) and the stockings raided. … [Read More...]
Restaurants open Christmas Day 2024
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The secret to serving a quick, cheap family dinner every night
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Free personalized letter to Santa
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10+ Things to Do the Day After Christmas
The twinkle of Christmas lights may still be glowing, and the air feels full of that post-holiday magic—a mix of joy, … [Read More...]
Snow day? Here are cheap family games to play
If the weather keeps you indoors or you run out of things to do during school vacations, family game nights are a great … [Read More...]
Strategies for Entertaining: Maximum Fun at Minimum Cost
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Giant backyard games you can build yourself
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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...]
How to throw a Super Bowl party on the cheap
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Cheap Super Bowl party food and snacks to make at home
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5 cheap, healthy party snacks
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Advice for Frugal Brides and Grooms for Saving on Weddings
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How to have a great wedding on a small budget
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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 fiancée and I … [Read More...]
DIY and Craft Projects
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Cleaning your space shouldn’t mean scrubbing your wallet raw. From DIY hacks to smarter shopping, there are plenty of … [Read More...]
How to make simple, cheap bike repairs
If you’ve ever faced a flat tire mid-ride or heard that mysterious squeak while pedaling, you know the importance of … [Read More...]
Online resources for free craft classes and inspiration
You're looking for online craft classes, but YouTube is full of amateurish tutorials and poorly demonstrated how-to's. … [Read More...]
How to get salon results from your DIY pedicure
What is the cheapest pedicure? The one that you can do yourself! When you are looking for amazing pedicure results, … [Read More...]
20+ ways to reuse and recycle old calendars
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