Category: Family
13.06.2012
Adopting Through Foster Care: Is the Low Cost Worth the Risk?
We just finalized the adoption of our toddler. We adopted through the foster care system, and though our…
06.06.2012
Financial Benefits for Foster Parents and Their Foster Children
For the past year my husband and I have been certified foster parents. In our case, we took…
04.06.2012
Keeping Your Teens Busy This Summer…The Frugal Way!
It’s the last week of school, and I’m looking ahead to summer. What am I going to do…
06.05.2012
8 Fun and Frugal Outdoor Activities
In many areas of the country, the weather is beginning to warm up. The temperatures are nice, but…
01.05.2012
Checklist and Tips for a Backyard Campout
Camping is a favorite summertime activity for kids. Even if you don’t have the time, money, or inclination…
08.11.2011
Affording Adoption, Without Debt
Many readers know that we are very excited about being an adoptive family. We adopted our girls in…
23.01.2011
Preparing for a Baby the Frugal Way
My life has taken a variety of twists and turns over the years, and our latest twist is…
19.12.2010
Inexpensive Ways to Keep the Kids Busy During Christmas Break
For most kids, Christmas break began this week. It’s exciting to have the kids home from school during…
08.09.2010
Back to School Expenses: They Sure Add Up Quickly!
September is an expensive month. In fact, at times, I think I spend more money in September than…
24.03.2010
Inexpensive is Not Inferior: How to Homeschool on the Cheap
It’s spring, and my first year of homeschooling is winding down. Being as I love to plan, I’m…