For most of us there are only a few weeks of school left. The kids are counting down to the last day with great excitement and anticipation. They cannot wait to do all the things summer involves like swimming, hanging out with friends, staying up late, sleeping in and, most importantly, the summer trips.
How to Save Money on Your Summer Trips
Many are still strapped from the weakened economy, but do not let that put a damper …
Meal Plan: Recipes Straight From the GardenThe temps are rising all over and as we get into the thick of the spring season, nurseries are becoming more and more packed with people who are selecting flowers, herbs, and plants for their gardens. This past weekend, I spent a couple of days getting down and dirty in…
Costa Rica: How to Travel Cheap in Costa Rica with Your Familyfamily fun • family fun-traditions
Costa Rica is filled with amazing adventures but it can get a bit pricey. After a lot of researching and experiencing myself what it is like to travel… in Costa Rica, I found a way to save and still have a great time. You don’t have to spend a
How to Get Away for Spring Break with Your FamilyGet away for Spring Break! The world is out there, so how do you choose where to go? Consider what your family loves to do together and where the best place to do that would be.
How to Plan a Family Spring Break
Here are some ideas for travel destinations…
Finances and Budgets: How To Set and Reach Your Financial Goalsme • time management • parenting • home management
Every year on January 1st, most people set New Years resolutions. Near the top of the list for many is the resolution to get financially fit in the new year. All the intentions, resolutions, or goals… set at the start of the year are doomed to fail, unless there
Budget and Finances: 3 Steps to a Debt Free Lifemom • home management • parenting • home management
The New Year is a time to let go of old habits and embrace a healthier life. But some things—like debt—don’t disappear at the stroke of midnight. The New Year is a chance to change your attitude towards debt and start your path towards the goal… of being debt-free
Costumes: Tips to Creating Children’s Halloween Costumes on a Budgetcrafts • me • fashion & style • holidays
Costumes—”Mom, I KNOW what I am going to be for Halloween!” How many times have we been told this only to have it change the very next day? Children frequently change their mind, which makes costume purchases a little tricky. My experiences are that I have purchases an expensive …
Halloween Candy: Alternatives to Passing Out Sweets on Halloweenmom • parenting • parenting • home management
Halloween Treats—”Trick-or-treat!” The costumed children… will soon be on their way, looking to you for a goodie. Depending on your neighborhood, this could lead to several hundred bags to fill.
For my neighborhood, I typically plan on 300 children. No matter the current sale of the bulk candy bags,
Halloween Decor: How To Decorate Your Home on a Budgetmom • crafts • home management • decor/DIY
Halloween Decor—Ready or not, fall is here, school is back in session, the leaves are changing, and Halloween… is right around the corner. Time to pull out your crate of Halloween decorations. Wait, you don’t have a crate of decorations, or upon closer inspection, you would no longer proudly
Resources for Family Meal Planning on a BudgetI love a good deal, but am not the best at clipping coupons or following through with sales searches.
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In fact, I tried one of those weekly programs where you clip the coupons and go to specific stores on certain days and ended up in one of the aisles of
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