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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Back to School Clothes on a Budget by Kimberly Danger
Back to School Clothes on a Budget It’s almost here again: Time for the kids to head back to school. But before they set foot on that school bus, you’ll most likely be heading to the local mall to outfit them for that first day. For moms on a … [Read more...]
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...]
Finding a Playgroup: Advice for Shy (and Not-So-Shy!) Moms by Carren Joye
Playgroups provide fun, friendship and support for parents and children, but many parents find the idea of approaching other parents at the park or joining a group of strangers daunting. It's okay to be cautious, but don't let shyness keep you from … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Priorities and Sacrificing to Save
Are you sacrificing to pay off your debt? Just to get by? Just because you’re frugal? What are you giving up to save money? What things will you not give up? Most people in India live simple and frugal lives just to get by. The standards of … [Read more...]