Recently, there’s been a huge surge in the number of brain training apps, and even physical games, designed to boost your cognitive ability, improve your memory, stall the aging process, and stave off brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and… Read More >
Question Games to Play with Your Kids
Do you have time to play with your kids? Many parents may answer no, but with many benefits for both children and their parents, it is time well spent. Check out our 11 best question games to play… Read More >
Best Chore Apps for Busy Families
Parenting is challenging. So much goes into taking care of kids, from buying clothes to scheduling doctor appointments to shuttling kids to various activities to packing school lunches. Even as children get older, it can be still be frustrating, especially… Read More >
8 Ways to be Charitable When You Don’t Have Enough Cash
This weekend, I’m participating in a fundraiser for a cause that’s close to my heart. Over the course of the evening, a few dollars may pass from my pocket to the cause, but most of my contribution will… Read More >
5 DIY Kid’s Projects Made With Recycled Materials
Are you ready to get creative? These five D.I.Y kid’s projects involve cutting, gluing, painting — all of those fun and messy things that kids and crafty moms enjoy! These five projects are all made with recycled materials… Read More >
DIY Potted Herb Garden: Save Money On Fresh Herbs
Do you love to cook with fresh herbs, but hate how expensive they can be? You don’t have to resort to cooking with dried herbs. Make your own potted herb garden; it is easy and a fun project… Read More >
8 Frugal Tips to a Fun Halloween
Introduction: Happy Frugal Halloween Halloween is one of those holidays where there are lots of opportunities to get creative and create unique crafts, decorations, and costumes. The best part is that you can do all of this on… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Taking Care of a Baby on a Budget
First time parents often fall prey to the advertising world’s “New Parent’s MUST HAVE” line. When you’re on a budget, this might make you frustrated, worried, and potentially scared that you won’t have everything your baby needs. I… Read More >
4 DIY Halloween Kid’s Costume Ideas For Crafty, Frugal Moms
Halloween season is upon us! I, for one, am excited about starting the annual hunt for perfect costumes. You can save money this Halloween season by creating your kid’s costumes on your own, instead of buying them. This… Read More >
No Time? Don’t Throw Money at an Overbooked Schedule
This is one of those seasons of my life when it feels like the activities just don’t stop. I’m sure you can relate. But did you realize that busyness can take toll on your pocketbook? Crazy days make… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on Entertainment
The entertainment category of my personal budget is pretty small. Some might call it tiny. In fact, less than 1 percent of my family’s take-home pay is dedicated to entertainment. However, we certainly don’t sit at home in… Read More >
Potluck: The Answer to Cheap and Fun Dinner with Friends
Are you looking for a fun but frugal way to gather friends for a dinner party? Consider a hosting a potluck meal, in which you ask everyone to pitch in with the food. Ahead, find a handy guide… Read More >
8 Refreshing Summer Drinks
With the heat of summer upon us, we’re constantly on the look out for ways to cool down. Whether you’re at a summer party, poolside, or just in your own backyard, nothing beats the heat quite like a… Read More >
5 Outdoor Games Perfect for Summer
I need family-friendly outdoor games for summer socials, festivals and fundraising events that kids and adults can play quickly. Perennial favorites for everyone, easy to set up, easy portability and compact storage is my goal. When possible, I… Read More >
7 Clever Ways to Make Old Toys Feel Like New Again
If your kids are anything like mine, they likely have a hoard of toys that would put a dragon’s treasure trove to shame. Quite likely, your kids don’t even play with half the things they already own, yet… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Relaxing Without Spending a Cent
Being frugal requires self-control and discipline. We’re conscious about how often we go out, and we carefully manage our spending habits in order to stretch every penny as far as we can. While frugalness has its rewards, how… Read More >
How to Babyproof Your House Without Spending a Fortune
When you have your first child, you want to do everything “right.” So you spend hours researching every parenting trick available – discipline, getting them to sleep through the night…and baby proofing. When I had my first child,… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Fun and Cheap Hobbies
When my family and I decided to start living frugally, we found it frustrating to come up with fun things to do that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. We didn’t want to just while away our… Read More >
7 Frugal Ways to Stay Cool This Summer
I love many things about summer–relaxed schedules, grilled dinners, sandal-clad feet–but I don’t care for the heat that rolls in like a smothering blanket and doesn’t let up for weeks or months. Some of us don’t have air… Read More >
8 Tips for a Great Camping Trip
Summer vacations are where memories are made. Traveling together strengthens family bonds and gives you the chance to explore places both near and far. Unfortunately, vacations can be major budget-busters. Camping to the rescue! Whether it’s for a… Read More >