Want a quick and easy way to entertain your family without spending a ton of money? Playing games at your home or at a friend’s house can be a wonderful way to spend the evening together and give you an opportunity to catch up. Top 5 Family Games A concern for some parents is finding a game…
Have you priced backpacks lately? Many of them are easily $40 and up. Is there any frugal way to do backpacks for back to school? If you or someone in your family attends conferences or works for a major company, chances are you might have a good solution already hiding in your closets. Do You…
Staycations are no longer an unusual occurrence. People are doing what they can to save money, but at the same time, have fun too. With prices going up just about everywhere and paychecks staying the same, it may seem disheartening. But there is so much you can do in your own backyard! Literally and figuratively. Here…
Years ago when our kids were young and we were living on one income, I read a lot about frugality and saving money. We did some drastic things that I was happy to give up when money wasn’t so tight anymore (goodbye $10/mo. entertainment budget!). But some things didn’t really hurt that much, and more…
David Bakke lives in Atlanta with his young son, and constantly looks for ways to save money at the grocery store – all while catering to food allergies in his family. He shares his insights on Money Crashers Personal Finance, a site that delves into topics including budgeting, credit card deals, and extreme couponing strategies….
One tip given on many money related sites is becoming warehouse club members. Signing up for Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s is seen as the best value for families, but is it the best deal for your family? Can you really save significant money with membership? When we signed up for Costco a few years back,…
Electronics more often than not are expensive buys and with rapidly growing technology need to be updated every few years. Have you been using the same mobile phone or computer for the last 5 years or more? I didn’t think so. A lot of us like to stay abreast with latest technology and replace our…
