2013 Frugal Staycation Guide Who says you have to travel a long way to enjoy a fun vacation? There are plenty of fun, affordable family activities in your own back yard, many of which you may not have discovered yet. Recently, I joined forces … [Read more...]
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Grocery Store Price Comparison: ALDI, Target, Walmart and Cub Foods
Have you ever wondered which grocery stores have the lowest prices in your town? Walmart? Target? ALDI? Or, maybe a regional high-low store? With prices constantly changing, it's hard to know. Conducting your own grocery store price … [Read more...]
Frugal Comfort Food: Cabbage Roll Soup
Cabbage Roll Soup The temperatures in Minnesota week will probably not reach the double digits. The windchills are an obscene 30 and 40 degrees below zero. At the height of brutal winter weather like this, nothing hits the spot like a hearty soup … [Read more...]
Tray Talk: Recent Changes in School Lunches
Recent Changes in School Lunches Have you noticed the recent changes in school lunches? New federal nutrition standards are now in place that will reduce the amount of fat and sodium in school lunches, plus incorporate more fruits, vegetables and … [Read more...]
Family Road Trip Rules: Ten Ideas for Family Fun
Road trips are at the top of the list of things our family enjoys together. Air travel is great, but we believe that hitting the highways is an even better way to explore new places, try new things, and do some quality family "bonding." Many … [Read more...]
Kmart’s First-Ever Playdate Place Picnic in NYC
Last Saturday, my family and I attended a fun event in New York City sponsored by Kmart's Playdate Place. It was the first-ever play date hosted by Kmart, but hopefully not the last! There were wonderful toys for everyone to play with, great … [Read more...]