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May 22, 2013 | Posted By: Shannen Bayless
While many of our friends are planning trips to the beach and Disney World, we’re planning more of a “staycation summer” at our house because we’re trying to save money to take that first big Disney World trip next summer. We will indeed spend plenty of time at our cabin in Wisconsin like we do every year, but we’re hoping to do other fun things with our boys as well.
May 20, 2013 | Posted By: Heather Stephens
Happy Memorial Day! As a thank you to all the men and women who serve our country, we have spend the last few weeks rounding up a list of more than 175 stores that offer a military discount!
May 9, 2013 | Posted By: Heather Stephens
Could there be a more annoying summer anthem than the all too familiar "I'm bored" whines from the kids? What happened to the days of running around the neighborhood all day long, reluctantly coming in for dinner, and then heading back outside until the street lamps kicked on?
Skip the mind-numbing influence of TV and video games and get busy with the kids, creating some real family fun this summer! Here are fifteen frugal but fun family activities to try with your family!
May 7, 2013 | Posted By: Shannen Bayless
Celebrate your children’s teachers this week with this creative gift giving guide.
April 9, 2013 | Posted By: Heather Stephens
Get four free Disney Games for Android today! Entertain the kiddos with Where's My Water?, Where's My Perry?, Wreck-it Ralph and Puffle Launch without spending a dime!
March 25, 2013 | Posted By: Ann McKenna
Don't miss your chance to enter to win a brand wew Roku 3 from PC Richard & Son! With over 750 channels, best-in-class entertainment selection, effortless new on-screen experience, convenient private listening and more, Roku 3 is the new streaming superstar!
March 21, 2013 | Posted By: Alexa Mason
With Easter around the corner visions of bunnies and Easter goodies are dancing in your child’s head. Since Easter only rolls around once a year it is a special event for children and adults alike. However, since it is only a one day a year celebration, there is no need to break the bank. Smart shopping and a little planning in advance will help keep you from blowing your Easter fun budget. Following these tips will help ensure that you have a fabulously frugal Easter.
March 18, 2013 | Posted By: Shannen Bayless
Does this happen to you? Your son arrives home from school all excited because he got invited to his friend’s birthday party. He immediately asks if he can go to the party, and you immediately begin asking yourself a series of questions before you tell your son that he can attend his friend’s party. Hopefully the following tips will answer some of your questions about birthday party etiquette.
March 6, 2013 | Posted By: Heather Stephens
We want to protect our kids from the harsh realities of life. But after suffering through too many of our own money mistakes my husband and I have come to the opinion that letting our kids in on "real life" money situations could help them avoid some of the challenges and mistakes we've had. If talking about money with your kids feels equally as uncomfortable as talking with them about sex, here are some tips to help.
March 5, 2013 | Posted By: Heather Stephens
When we're overwhelmed, we're short tempered with those we love, we're tired and don't take time for us, we may shop, eat, or drink to distract us from the stress, we don't value our goals, and we don't value ourselves. In a nut-shell, when we're overwhelmed we don't make great decisions. Nothing goes the way it's supposed to and we feel like everything in the world is working against us.
The good news is that there are three simple (and fun) things we can do to overcome overwhelm...
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