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Thank you to Kristl for allowing me to guest on The Budget Diet today! Family Summer Staycation Ideas As much as I’d love to run away to Walt Disney World right now, sometimes it’s just not in the budget for a big family vacation. Unfortunately my husband and I both have to work year-round … Read more
Do you have a summer bucket list? No? Why not? It’s officially time for a family meeting. On the agenda: Come up with your summer bucket list. There’s one catch…this is a summer bucket list for frugal family fun, so everything must be free or almost free. There are about 100 days of summer, and … Read more
Summer sunshine and heat brings thoughts of getting away from it all for a week or two, and what kind of trip is more fun than a road trip? Road trips are about the journey, not the destination–if you even have one in mind. While gas is expensive these days, you can still take that … Read more
Kids of all ages love playing with play dough. Did you know that you can make it yourself, with only a few ingredients and very little expense? Here is a recipe for making your own play dough, plus slime, moon sand…everything your child needs to keep busy for hours this summer. Homemade Play Dough 2 … Read more
Beat the heat and encourage summer reading with a book swap party! It’s a budget friendly & fun way to kick-off summer reading, and it might become a summertime tradition in your neighborhood. Book Swap Party Invite friends (in the same grade) to bring 3 used paperback books that are at their current … Read more
Celebrate everything summer with one of these easy and fun cakes. Thanks to Betty Crocker, you won’t need any cake decorating skills or fancy pans! Note: The complete recipes and printable templates can be found on the Betty Crocker website. Flip-Flop Cake – Pool Party? Betty Crocker has a printable template, so you can easily … Read more
Have one last summer hurrah this Labor Day Weekend by finishing up your summer bucket list! What? You don’t have a summer bucket list? Enjoy some frugal family fun with an idea or two from The Budget Diet’s Summer Bucket List! Summer Bucket List #1 – Ice Cream Sundaes Make homemade ice cream and start … Read more
Looking for some new ways to have fun as a family this summer without spending a small fortune? Here are 5 ideas for frugal summer fun for the entire family… 1. Have a water balloon fight. Kids love water balloon fights, especially when Mom and Dad are involved; and what better way to stay cool … Read more
Summer officially started today, and if you’re already dealing with the “I’m bored” syndrome…take a look at these budget friendly summer fun ideas! 10 boredom busters that are sure to lead to a summer of fun! Field Trips: Plan a field trip every week this summer! Here’s how… Start by taking your kids to the … Read more
Summer is right around the corner and the kids are almost done with school. Amazingly enough, summer is one of the more expensive times throughout the year for a few reasons. In today’s article, you’ll learn how to make summer memories and enjoy summer fun while saving money! Summer Fun For Less Pay Cash … Read more