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Family Road Trip Rules: Ten Ideas for Family Fun

August 30, 2012 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

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, … [Read more...]

Shopping Strategies: Where (and How) to Find the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer

December 6, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 2 Comments

The LeapPad Explorer by LeapFrog seems to be this holiday season's hottest toy, but you'll have a hard time finding it! We've got a few tips to help you satisfy your child's Christmas wishes without … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Marshmallows

October 2, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 2 Comments

I did it! I finally made homemade marshmallows! And they are soooo good. Not only did I make marshmallows, I also made chocolate peppermint marshmallows. And I made them with no power in my … [Read more...]

Muffin Tin Monday: Muffin Tin Meals Made Easy

August 1, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 4 Comments

My family is traveling, so I don't have a Muffin Tin Meal for you this week. Instead, I'll show you how easy a muffin tin meal is, and how to make them even better with no extra work. A muffin tin … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner: What We Do All Day

July 27, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 8 Comments

For anyone wondering what we do all day - especially since I have a cook and a house cleaner - here it is! Click on any pictures to enlarge. 7:00 – If the kids are up now, we sit around watching … [Read more...]

The Frugal Family Hits New York City

July 23, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 7 Comments

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 … [Read more...]