Family tips
Christmas for $100
The holidays get expensive. Even just sending out Christmas cards can end up costing hundreds of dollars. With so many people struggling financially it might be time to put the reason back into the season and stop focusing on the finances so much.
7 Tips for Saving on Christmas
1. Give the gift of time – [...]
Save Money with Day Camps
Family Vacation for Five for under $700
Tips to Save at the Ballgame
Tips to Save at the Ballgame
Spring has sprung (at least for the most part) and for many people that means baseball season is underway. It can be expensive just paying for the different activities of children but trying to keep spending under control while running from school to ballgames to practice and around again can seem impossible at times. [...]
Meals That Save Money
There are a number of reasons to stretch your grocery budget. Sometimes you dig into the pantry just to clear out the cans of forgotten foods. There are other times when you are nearing the end of the month and the money is just not there. And then there are those times [...]
Entertain More for Less
Yesterday we were surprised by guests all day long. Lunch was easy because there was only one extra. By supper time we had a full fledged party going on – and most of the guests were teen boys. Facing the task of feeding a crowd like that can be intimidating, but there [...]
Tips for Saving Money on Clothes
The Shopping Dilemma
Shopping is a dangerous activity for me – especially if I go with my husband and we get caught up in the moment. It is easier for us to spend big when we are together than it is when we are apart (and have to justify our purchases). Christmas can be particularly difficult.
This [...]
Save Money While Eating Out
It’s great to find ways to save money and avoiding eating out is always top on my list of suggestions. But with ballgames, church gatherings, and other events crowding the schedule it can be hard avoiding the local restaurants. The good news is that you CAN eat out and still save some money. [...]
5 Free (or Nearly Free) Things for the Family
Saving your money doesn’t mean avoiding fun and excitement. There are plenty of things that you can do (yes with a family) that will cost you little or no money.
1. Rent a movie – FROM THE LIBRARY. It’s free and often if they don’t have the movie you are looking for you can request [...]