If you're anxious about your kids' online activities, we've got some suggestions that will help you relax. There are several cheap or free parental control software programs that will block sites... Read more on Cheapism »
No, you don't have to keep up with the baby Joneses. It's not style that matters, writes The Victoria Times Colonist, but safety. So go cheap when outfitting the nursery, but make sure you buy items... Read more on The Victoria Times Colonist »
You know that rickety crib up in the nursery? the tottering high chair in your kitchen? WalletPop informs us that Toys R Us is launching a three-week deal that may be too good to refuse: turn in... Read more on Wallet Pop »
We've researched side-by-sides, tandems, and sit-and-stands, and identified the best cheap double strollers between 120$-$300. Factors to consider include safety, maneuverability, storage, comfort, Read more on Cheapism »
Kids love Mickey and all the Disney magic. Parents shudder at the cost of a trip to the Magic Kingdom. So, MSNBC offers up its travel guru to help you plan a visit that just might keep you smiling. Read more on MSNBC »
From the mouths of babes...Read this article posted by Consumeraffairs.com to see how shopping savvy youngsters have become these days. They might have something to teach their buy-now crazed elders... Read more on Consumeraffairs.com »
Just in case you're fretting about missing out on the Zhu Zhu Pet craze, The Christian Science Monitor has come up with a list of websites and strategies that can help you snare this season's hot, Read more on The Christian Science Monitor »
Thrift stores just love Halloween. This year they're stocking up with ever more costume possibilities, according to Seattle PI, as party-goers and trick-or-treaters plan to spend down on their holiday... Read more on Seattle PI »
Creative ideas for cheap Halloween costumes wanted! A savvy-spending blogger for NJ.com is holding a contest, and promises to pick the best and cheapest suggestion for her very own Halloween attire. Read more on NJ.com »
Re-gifting has risen to a commercial level, with major toy makers turning to old favorites and adding new twists to market to the more cautious holiday shoppers this season. So in case you don't have... Read more on ABC News »
Did you get an invitation to a Halloween party but can't help but cringe at the frighteningly overpriced costumes available? Never fear, Cheapists! We're here... with an article full of super geeky (and... Read more on Wired »
Who knew. Wal-Mart makes stuff cheap. This year they are courting their shoppers extra hard to get their holiday business. One hundred toys will make their $10 list this year, with others being cut... Read more on CNN Money »
Santa is looking out for us parents this year. He's keeping an eye on the economy and sending a list to Toys R Us to make sure the giant retailer only delivers toys we can afford. Ho, ho, ho says The Read more on The News Tribune »
What a surprise: an early holiday present from game-console manufacturers. Prices are dropping on big-name machines, reports Bloomberg, as the companies try to stoke sales in a slow market. Read more on Bloomberg »
Laundry is a fact of life. While there's nothing we can do to make it go away, there is something you can do to lower the cost of washing your clothes. Thanks to Families.com for cluing us in. Read more on Families.com »
According to USA Today research, the list below tells you when to find the best bargains for certain products and services. January - Furniture, Digital cameras, Big-screen TVs, Read more on USA Today »
What a deal: bring in your used baby products, get a discount on new products, and leave fewer unsafe baby products out in the world. The offer comes from Toys R Us and was brought to our attention by... Read more on Wallet Pop »
Mickey and Minnie are waiting for you this season. So do some advance planning, and go...and you won't even need to empty the piggy bank. The Miami Herald tells you how to pull off this amazing... Read more on Miami Herald »
Get ready, get set, click 'buy.' GearLog.com reports that Kmart and Sears are about to begin selling a low-cost PlayStation 3. Stand by for the upcoming release. Read more on GearLog.com »
School is about to let out and you need a plan to keep the kids safe and occupied during the day. Camp could be the perfect solution -- if you could afford it. BlissTree.com suggests money-saving ways... Read more on BlissTree.com »
Save money and your waistline all in one shot. Give up those sweet sugared beverages, says The Sun-Times, and you and your children will be a whole lot healthier. Water anyone? Read more on The Sun-Times »
"Starting today, the toy giant is introducing $1-$2-$3 Fun! shops in the front of its stores to help parents provide affordable fun for their children. Since the holiday season, several toy makers and... Read more on The Los Angeles Times »
