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Let’s face it: winter can get boring. Between hazardous road conditions that keep us indoors and weather that makes a lot of activities impossible, many of us find ourselves holed up at home with restless children. Cabin fever is a real problem, but what’s a frugal family to do? Whether it’s just you or your whole … Read more
It’s 10PM on Christmas Eve and halfway through gift wrapping, you run out of wrapping paper. Sound the alarm bells! What do you do? People get pretty creative when they’re racing against the clock, and not everyone has a partner or friend on speed dial for emergency retail store runs. Luckily, there are lots of … Read more
The holidays are a time of giving, being with family, and having fun. A favorite holiday tradition in my family is to buy cheap items from the clearance aisles or dollar stores. We would then wrap them up and pass them around while my grandfather reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. As a child, I … Read more
If you’ve had enough of the same decorations every December, then you must try these giant Christmas light balls. These brightly lit globes will surely bring a festive touch to your front yard. You can also set them up on your balcony, patio, window, or doorway. Smaller versions can be hung on trees for a unique light display. You can mix … Read more
The holidays are a special time of year. Families come together to celebrate and enjoy one another’s company, creating incredible memories that will last a lifetime. Growing up, our best memories were rarely about the presents or the expensive holiday events around town; even now, I probably couldn’t tell you what I got under the tree … Read more
The holidays are coming, and with them, the hottest sale of the year, Black Friday, which falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving. As online shopping has become a more feasible option, e-retailers have joined in with their own savings extravaganza, known as Cyber Monday, the first Monday after Thanksgiving. So many choices, so many discounts: … Read more
I’m usually in charge of organizing Thanksgiving dinner in our family. While I love having our extended family over, I’m really not keen on spending a week’s grocery budget on one meal. I’ve come up with practical ideas for hosting a delicious Thanksgiving dinner without burning a hole in my pocket. Here is how we … Read more
As a working mother, I dread the end of October when the weather turns cold and the winter clothing is brought down from the attic. After spending money on back-to-school clothing, my budget for winter clothing is tight. Here are some ways I’ve found to save money on winter clothing. Be proactive for next winter … Read more
I get it, what with decorating the house and getting your kids’ costumes ready, you totally forgot that you had to make one for yourself. Here’s a no-sew, last-minute solution to your Halloween costume problem. The classic witch costume is perfect for busy moms. All you need are black clothes, this DIY hat, and a … Read more
Here’s another creepy DIY project for Halloween. This gory eyeball necklace jar brings to mind Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory. You can wear it on Halloween to make your costume spookier or give it to a friend for laughs. All you need are steady hands and the following materials. Read on for the step-by-step instructions. What you need: Small jar Necklace chain Cork Clay (white … Read more