Category: Family
17.12.2009
You Tell Me: Teacher Gifts…Yay or Nay?
Tomorrow afternoon, students all over the country will be heading home for Christmas break. This week teachers are…
16.12.2009
My Christmas Movie Top 10
‘Tis the season of bad weather and time to stay indoors. My family loves to watch movies, and…
10.12.2009
The Family Christmas Party: A Lesson in Frugality
This past Sunday we celebrated Christmas with my side of the family. Due to the crazy schedules of…
16.09.2009
Play Board Games for Frugal Fun
Last night my family sat down and played The Game of Life. I remember playing it with my…
06.05.2009
Career vs Stay at Home Mom: Is the Mommy Track a Good Idea?
This week’s question comes from Abby. She asks: I stayed home with my children for a few years,…
09.04.2009
Ways to Save Money When Going to Disneyland
Isn’t that what they call Disneyland? And yes, later this year, my family is taking a very un-frugal…
11.12.2008
How to Deal with Difficult Times during Christmas
Given the economic downturn, many people across the U.S. and abroad are finding themselves having leaner Christmases than…
05.06.2008
Tips for Traveling with Children
Vacation. You’ve been looking forward to it all year, and the day is finally here. You load the…
14.05.2008
5 Fun Frugal Summer Activity Ideas for Kids
With temperatures soaring in parts of the country, it’s time to think of warm weather activities. It’s supposed…
18.03.2008
Tightwad Tuesday: Easter Tradition
Easter is my favorite holiday. Easter is quickly approaching, and I’m a big fan of celebrating holidays in…