I had the idea to make some Halloween friends with Maggie using toilet paper rolls. I thought I'd check my favorite kids' crafts website, and sure enough - No Time for Flashcards did a Frankenstein TP roll craft a couple years ago. We not … [Read more...]
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Halloween Kids Craft: Homemade Ghost Window Clings
This Halloween craft combined two crafts I've done with my kids to make one easy homemade Halloween decoration - ghost window clings! Last year we made ghost window clings using a glue gun. Since then, we've also made homemade window clings using … [Read more...]
The Frugal Family Hits New York City
New York City is probably the last city in the U.S. that I'd call frugal. Hotel prices are among the highest in the country, dining out, seeing a Broadway play -- all those typical New York experiences are very expensive. Still, after many trips … [Read more...]
8 Tips to Save on Child Care by Jeffrey Strain
Child care costs are are one of the most expensive costs associated with going back to work. Finding ways to cut down on child care costs without sacrificing quality child care is a top priority for all working … [Read more...]
Avoid Common Budgeting Mistakes
Now that you’ve got a clear picture of your cost of living, you can figure out where you can cut back and create your budget. When creating a budget, a lot of families make critical mistakes. Don’t set yourself up for failure! Here are some tips … [Read more...]
Grocery Savings Tip: Create a Holiday Menu Plan
You’ve heard me say it before; planning ahead helps you save loads of money. During the holiday season that isn’t true for just gifts – it’s true for meals as well. The weeks before Christmas and into New Year's Eve are going to be BUSY with a … [Read more...]