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Frugal Tip: How to Save 90% on Kids Clothes
How to Save 90% on Kids Clothes We’ve got a frugal tip today that will cut your budget for kids clothes by 90%. Holy thrifty savings, Batman! We take thrift store shopping a step further and show frugal moms how to get the deep discounts that not many other people are finding. That’s right, if you normally spend $20 on a pair of jeans for your little one at the department store (you can even expect to pay around $15 for kids’ jeans at Walmart), we’ll cut the price down to $2. Does it sound too good to be true? Keep reading. Call me frugal, but even second-hand prices seem…
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8 Ways to Turn a Family Walk into an Adventure Walk
8 Ways to Turn a Regular Family Walk into an Adventure Walk Quality family time doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun. Simply grab the kids and your jackets to head outdoors for a fun Adventure Walk! Get exercise, great conversation, fresh air and an opportunity to take in the scenery around you with a casual stroll. A simple family walk can become an “Adventure Walk” by just giving it a new name and a fresh idea. What child (or adult) can resist an adventure? Try any of the 8 ways below to turn a plain family walk around the neighborhood into a family Adventure Walk! 1. Bring containers…
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11 Free Family Bonding Activities to Do in 30 Minutes or Less
There are many fun family bonding activities that take 30 minutes or less (or can take longer if you have more time!). You don't have to leave the comfort of your own home - or front yard - to have great family fun. These free activities can be thought of as team-building exercises for your family.
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How to Get Things Done When You Have a Baby: The Practical Parent's Guide
This guide tells how to get things done once you have a baby (or babies) in the house. It is written for both men and women, new parents and seasoned parents alike. The links and photos throughout this guide will let you look at the mentioned items at Amazon, so you can see exactly what the guide is referring to. You're never too far into parenting to take back control of your time and your life, so start today!
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How to Make Frozen Grapes
Frozen grapes are a delicious frozen treat that is just right for cooling the summer heat. They're a wonderful alternative to popsicles and, best of all, they're healthy!
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Save Money and Paper with Kids' Gift Tags
Say Goodbye to Cards and Hello to Gift Tags! Large families mean a lot of birthdays, and a lot of birthdays mean a lot of parties to attend. Parties mean presents and cards. A card to each person, and sometimes even a card on each gift for the same person, adds up to a lot of greeting cards going around. Giving birthday or other cards to adults is socially acceptable and expected; after all, many adults like to read and keep cards as keepsakes. However, is it socially expected to give a card to each child with a gift? I first took this into consideration when my husband and I…
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Top 5 Cheap Kids' Snacks for Summer Vacation
The kids may be home for summer vacation and hungry all the time, but that doesn't mean you should wreck your grocery budget by buying expensive snacks!
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How To Give Small Baby Shower Gifts
Readers Ask: How Do I Give Small Baby Shower Gifts? Being on a small budget may mean giving a smaller gift at a baby shower. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though. Check out the 13 Best Baby Shower Gifts on a Budget for some great baby shower gifts to give when the budget is tight. Before you start to feel guilty thinking of all the bigger gifts that will be opened around yours, remember that it really is the thought that counts. In the case of small baby shower gifts, you have the opportunity for personalization that will make your gift both special and memorable to the new mom.…
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31 Fun Free Things to Do With Your Kids on Summer Vacation
Here's our brainstormed list of 31 fun free things to do with your kids this summer vacation, and the best thing is that most of them cost noting at all!
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Poll Results: Is Splitting Kids' Meals at Restaurants Okay?
Last week we were inspired to contemplate an ethical question about splitting up full sized meals at restaurants for your kids. Some restaurants frown on the practice, and some will even charge you a fee to bring an extra plate! In most cases, your experience depends on the server assigned to you and their views on parents splitting up meals. I see nothing wrong with it, and feel completely comfortable telling the server as we are ordering that we’re ordering whichever meal for these two (point to the kids) to share! I think often problems arise when people try to be sly about their intentions, asking for an extra plate…
