Cheap Date Night Ideas For parents on a budget, “couple time” may be a thing of the past. These days, dinner and a movie can run as much as $100. It’s no wonder that thrifty parents often eliminate going out as a way of saving money. However, even … [Read more...]
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12 Secrets to Single Income Success by Ruth Demitroff
Our family consists of working dad, stay-at-home mom, 3 sons - 16, 14, 11 plus a daughter 13, two beagle hounds, a cat and a fish. If we stop and think about it, most of us do know how to live on one income. Here are some tips to get you … [Read more...]
Interviewing a Babysitter
When parents are interviewing a sitter for a babysitting job, there are certain questions that automatically become important, such as experience, location and more. There are other questions, however, that parents may overlook. The following is a … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Save Money by Menu Planning
Many people over-complicate menu planning. All you have to do is plan your meals ahead of time. Scribble down what you're going to cook next and it will save you money! You can save money when planning a menu by: Taking advantage of savings … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: The Cost of Being White
Here are three sets of girl’s Indian bangles (bracelets). The first set was bought by me in Commericial Street, a touristy shopping area in downtown Bangalore. I forgot to bargain and paid the asking price (50 rupees) for them. The second set was … [Read more...]
Tackle It Tuesday: Paper Piles
Each week in February, we’re taking on a commonly avoided task with a Tackle It Tuesday assignment and encouraging our members to participate along with us. Today, we’re taking on those paper piles that accumulate around your house. Most of the … [Read more...]