Those of you that have children know what an excursion to the local mall or supermarket can be like. If you're not careful, this simple trip can easily become a wallet draining experience. How often have you heard: "I want … [Read more...]
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20 Fun Ideas: Indoor Crafts by Amanda Formaro
Milk Jug Bird Feeders Rinse out an empty plastic gallon milk jug with lid. Cut a window in the front of the jug, and make two small poke holes for the perches. Insert pencils for perches and fill the bottom of the jug with bird seed. Juice … [Read more...]
Leaving a Crazy Lifestyle Behind by Lucinda Koesters
"It was a life I wanted to leave behind," says Marijo Varney, 36, of Keene, New Hampshire, referencing her "crazy" dual-income existence of two years ago. Husband, Jim, 40, a Quality Engineer for a large medical company worked two hours away from … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo Craft: Make a Paper Bag Pinata
My preschooler and I made this fun, easy and fast homemade piñata to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Homemade piñatas can be messy and a lot of work, but this simple version uses a paper lunch sack! Keep reading to see how easy it was to make this … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: A Different Kind of Bargain
Hey Mommysavers – do you know how to bargain shop? Do you know how to bargain when you shop? I pick and chose which stores I go to, because I much prefer fixed prices. But, in India I still have to bargain over many things. Rides in an … [Read more...]
Connect 4 Games for Toddlers
Do you have a Connect 4 board game? Do you have a child who is too young to play? Think again! We recently borrowed a Connect 4 game from our toy library, and our baby loves it! He puts the checkers in the slots, then dumps them all out and … [Read more...]