I worked at an office job up until my son was two struggling with the guilt and yearning of wanting to be home to raise him full time. I was extremely lucky because my grandmother watched him, but I still would rather be home raising him myself. I … [Read more...]
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Kids Craft: Edible Finger Paint
One of my current goals is to get my baby more involved in art projects. He is 15 months, which is apparently a great age for finger painting, because he really enjoyed this art project. Here is what I did to make this craft easier with a … [Read more...]
How Planning Ahead Can Help Save Money
Often, the key to saving money and enjoying yourself on a budget is to plan ahead. Getting some frugal events on the calendar for the next few weeks can help get you excited about saving money. Plus, with things planned in advance you’re less … [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...]
Designate a Family “Holiday Time-Out” Night
Does it seem like you’re too busy this time of year to really sit back and enjoy your own family? Is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year turning into the most stressful time of the year? It’s alright to say no to social obligations and … [Read more...]
Halloween DIY: Graham Cracker (Faux Gingerbread) Haunted House
Here's a fun, frugal Halloween craft that costs less than $3 to make. Using the graham crackers is so much easier than gingerbread. The supplies will cost around $10-$15, depending on what you buy. However, if you have several kids they'll all be … [Read more...]