Do you love giving children books as gifts? We sure do. I also like making homemade toys. Here are some gift ideas that combine the two - a favorite picture book and a homemade toy to go with it! Of course, you can always buy a coordinating toy, … [Read more...]
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Last-Minute Gifts $10 or Less
There's no time to order anything online, you're fresh out of clever ideas, and your holiday budget is already out of whack. Don't panic! Here are a few no-fail ideas you can rely upon to please a wide variety of people on your list -- without … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: In-flight Entertainment for Kids (and Other Airplane Tips)
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. I have two kids: a 3-year-old and a 1 year old. They’re adorable. Doesn’t a 14-hour flight with them sound like FUN? Yeah, I … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: What to Pack
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! Do you know how hard it is to pack for a family of four for 7 months? HARD. First step: ask for help from fellow Mommysavers. I also asked about favorite toys for babies and … [Read more...]
How to Make Charitable Giving a Priority
Giving to those less fortunate is a great way to help you feel even more blessed this holiday season. At a time when kids have presents on the brain, helping those in need is a great way to teach them that it’s more important to give than to … [Read more...]
Black Friday Shopping Tips: Super Saving Strategies
Black Friday Shopping Tips For many people, shopping is just as much a part of Thanksgiving weekend as turkey and pumpkin pie. In fact, last year more than 140 million shoppers hit stores on Black Friday alone. Besides being the first day of the … [Read more...]