Ways to Find Extra Cash for Christmas No money for Christmas gifts? Not to worry. There are some painless ways to come up with extra cash or ways to pay for gifts this time of year – sometimes it just requires thinking outside of the box. Among … [Read more...]
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Hosting a Holiday Party with Kids? Check Out Oriental Trading!
Are you hosting a holiday gathering involving children? Holiday parties can be stressful enough on the host, and having bored kids can only add to that. One solution to that is to plan an activity, games, or crafts to keep the kids busy while the … [Read more...]
Caramel Puffcorn: A Super Easy, Super Frugal Holiday Treat
I was first introduced to the concept of Caramel Puffcorn about ten years ago while on a play date with my then-toddler daughter. She took one bite, and it was over: she had a new favorite treat. Over the years, it's become one of our standard … [Read more...]
Mommysavers on Daytime
Last Friday, I was in gorgeous Tampa, Florida to tape a segment featuring some of the tips from my Instant Bargains book for Daytime TV (check out their gorgeous set - I was taking decorating notes while there!). Hosts Cyndi and Dave were great as … [Read more...]
Homemade Bubbles
If your kids love blowing bubbles, you can save quite a bit of cash by making them at home instead of buying them at the store. Plus, it's a fun activity to share with your children. When you're done, search for common household items such as a … [Read more...]
Kids and Money: The Kool-Aid Stand
Kids and Money: The Kool-Aid Stand One of the most common ways to teach your kids about making money is the old-fashioned Lemonade or Kool-Aid stand. It goes way beyond making a little spending money; it's a great lesson in … [Read more...]