Earn, Save & Live Smart
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 to hosting a potluck, your answer to a cheap and fun dinner with friends. Create Your Guest … Read more
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 cool, refreshing drink. Your favorite summer drink doesn’t need to come from the shop down the street, … Read more
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 choose designs that kids can help make for fun. Here are some of my personal age and … Read more
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 they constantly ask for new toys. What’s a frugal parent to do? Well, you could get rid … Read more
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 we manage our money directly has an impact on how we unwind after a stressful day. Some … Read more
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, I was shocked at how expensive baby proofing my house turned out to be. Let’s face it: … Read more
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 time in front of the TV for lack of funds so we got creative and found plenty … Read more
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 conditioning at home to keep us cool, and others don’t want to foot the electricity bill that … Read more
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 single night or a whole week, a family trip to the great outdoors can be a budget … Read more
You wouldn’t send your child to a new school without asking every pertinent question you can think of to make sure the school and your child will be a good fit. Similarly, you don’t want to send your child off to day camp this summer without asking very similar questions. Although your family situation may … Read more