Saving On School Supplies
Most parents resign to an ever increasing list for school supplies, but are those costs really necessary? Here's an easy way to save on school supplies!
Kids
Is Frugal Living Harming Your Kids?
Sometimes readers write to ask us, "Is frugal living harming your kids." Have you ever wondered: Is living a debt free life bad for your kids?
Growing Crystals Recipe – Fun Kids Science Experiment
This growing crystals recipe makes a fun science experiment for kids! It's an easy craft and kids love watching the crystals grow a little more each day!
Homemade Edible Play Dough Recipe
This homemade edible play dough recipe is cheap, quick and easy to make. It's fun for your kids and won't hurt them if the happen to take a bite!
Easy Finger Paints Recipe – How To Make Finger Paint
Here's a quick and easy homemade finger paint recipe to save money making finger paint with ingredients you already have! A great indoor activity for kids!
Teaching Respect To Children
It is important to teach children respect-- for other people and to be thankful for their things. Here are some ideas about teaching respect to children.
Why Staying At Home Is VERY Important!
It has been popular for years for people to minimize the value of staying home, but there are many reasons why staying home might benefit your family!
Organizing Kids’ Artwork
If you are a normal parent you probably think your child is a budding Picasso. Here are some tips to go about organizing kids' artwork without going crazy!
Are Expensive School Backpacks Worth The Money?
Many people recommend expensive school backpacks because they say the backpacks last longer and have a lifetime guarantee. Are they really worth the price?
Easy Bake Oven Cake Mix Recipe
This easy bake oven cake mix recipe and frosting mix makes a nice jar mix to put in jars or bags to give along with an Easy Bake Oven at Christmas.
Teachers’ Gifts
Many of us spend small fortunes on teacher's gifts but gifts for teachers don't have to be extravagant. Often simpler gifts can be more meaningful.
How To Get Kids To Help Around The House
Many people wonder how to get kids to help around the house. These easy tips help you train kids to help around the house and learn important life skills!
Snow And No Sled? No Problem! Ideas For Cheap Fun In The Snow!
Sled alternatives for when you want to have fun in the snow but don't have a sled!
What to Buy for Baby
Are you expecting a new baby in the family? Here are ideas about what to buy for baby and how to do it without spending a fortune!
Picking up Toys
Here are some easy ideas for keeping toys picked up and out of the way. Kids' toys can clutter the entire house, but these tips will help keep it tidy!
8 Cloth Diapers Tips For Newbies
8 Cloth Diapers Tips For Newbies If you are considering cloth diapers, here is my story. Among other things, I will explain how I wash my cloth diapers and how many you need to start. Many people have many different motives for using cloth diapers, but my motivation is purely to save money. I do …
Bathroom Etiquette – Respect Yourself And Others
How to clean the bathroom in 5 minutes.
Halloween – Homemade Face Paints, Food and Ideas
Homemade Halloween Make-up Recipes
False Guilt And Depriving Kids
When money is tight and you're not able to give your kids as many luxuries, it's easy to feel guilty but tough times can be a blessing in disguise!
10 Things Parents Should Never, Ever, Pay For!
Parents are going broke raising their kids.
Organizing Kids’ Schoolwork
How To Organize Your Children’s Schoolwork School has started in many places, which means more mounds of paper clutter to keep under control. Here are some tips to help keep all of that school paperwork from multiplying, reproducing and generally taking over your home and your life. Set a certain time and place to go …
Homemade Dry Erase Board
It's easy to make your own homemade dry erase boards and chalkboards and they have so many great uses in the home!
Packing For A Picnic
How to pack for an enjoyable picnic so you don't forget anything and so you can have the best time possible!
Save Money On Laundry And Train Your Kids!
Save Money On Laundry From a reader: I didn’t even realize how much laundry I was doing until we started having drain problems. We live in a rural area and the closest town with a laundromat is 45 minutes away. Using a laundromat is not really a feasible option every week, so I purchased a …