Sure, dinner and a movie can be fun-- but it can also easily set you back $100. Date night doesn't have to be expensive to be memorable. Challenging yourself to work within a budget for your night out (or in) can result in doing things that get you … [Read more...]
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Easy Gifts Kids Can Make for Grandparents
Grandparents are such an important part of the lives of their grandchildren. I always get gifts for my parents every year but I think their favorite gifts are the ones they get from grandkids. It makes them feel good that their "babies" took time … [Read more...]
50+ Non-Food Stocking Stuffers for Boys
I'd rather my kids get more toys and practical items than candy in their stockings. In our house, if it fits, it goes into a stocking. Here are so unique stocking stuffer ideas for boys that are NOT food: Road Tape: This tape allows kids to … [Read more...]
55+ Non-Food Stocking Stuffers for Girls
Stocking stuffers don't always have to be food items. Anything small that is too small to wrap well automatically does into a stocking. I personally would rather my kids have little toys and other items instead of candy. They don't complain … [Read more...]
Frugal Clean Eating: 4 Places You MUST Look Every Time You Are At the Grocery Store
All grocery stores have overstocks and past-date food. A lot of the time the non-perishables go to local grocery outlets. The perishables have to go too so stores will mark them down. There are four places I ALWAYS check when I go to the grocery … [Read more...]
Back to School Shopping: 8 Ways to Get Kids Clothing for FREE or REALLY Cheap
Back to School shopping was always a BIG deal growing up in my house. My parents didn't have a lot of money but they still made it a fun annual tradition. We each would have a budget and we would spend all day shopping and go out to lunch. It was … [Read more...]