With Mother's Day upon us, Memorial Day weekend is just around the bend. Swimsuit season is ready to bust open, so be prepared with the proper swimming attire -- for her, him, and the kids. Get in shape...
By Christine Gross-Loh
Does raising kids always have to be so hard on the wallet? Not necessarily, as I learned after moving to Japan with my husband and young children. Here's a smorgasbord...
April is National Car Care Month, so protect your investment and save money down the road. After spring cleaning indoors, enjoy the warmer weather outdoors in a pair of durable hiking shoes. For those...
It's no secret that a baby costs a lot in the first year (and the second, and the third ...). A middle-income family welcoming a second child can expect to spend about $12,370, according the most recent...
Spring will be taking the stage any day, and we're covering all the opening acts, including St. Patrick's Day and spring break. We've also updated our buying guide to cheap digital cameras so you can...
By Pamela Druckerman
The French approach to child-rearing doesn't just produce kids who throw fewer tantrums and (mostly) eat their vegetables. It can also save their parents some...
There are some fabulous fashion deals today, including the launch (if you haven't yet heard) of Amazon's new designer sale site, " target="_blank">MYHABIT. We also have a great deal on a Head...
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Today we've got great deals on home goods and kids' stuff, including an adorable exersaucer $20 off the regular price (with only $5 shipping).
Today we have a deal on the Coby Tablet, NOOK eReaders, lots of kitchenware, and more. Restaurant.com is offering $2 for most $25 Restaurant.com Gift Certificates. (Use promo code 'BLOOM' at...
Below are our favorite daily deals from today, including a $400 Rachael Ray cookware set for only $135 and a $500 Schwinn exercise bike for $235.
Ebay:
Today's daily deals include a $280 37" HDTV, a Dyson vacuum, a refurbished Kindle tablet, and more.
Best Buy:
Westinghouse 37" Class 1080p LCD HDTV ($279.99, $429.99 value)
This week we're gearing up for Valentine's Day, with great daily deals on gifts and lots of tips to celebrate on a budget. We also have new reviews of cheap cribs and snowboard bindings.
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Today we've got daily deals to prep your SuperBowl party, from party platters and bottle-opening remote controls to a 55" HDTV. If you're not watching this year, we have some other great deals, so make...
The best daily deals of today include bluetooth speaker tower, flying model rockets, electronics deals, and more. Groupon:
Groupon just announced this week's deals. They routinely...
Your child probably wanted his or her Halloween costume yesterday. With only two weeks to go before the spooky, sweets-filled holiday, you're under the gun to grab an outfit that won't frighten your...
The search for cheap child care has many American families on edge. The dearth of affordable child care options periodically crops up in the news as parents continue to struggle with the lingering after-effects...
It's tempting to go to the hilt when decorating and furnishing your baby's room, especially if it's your first-born. Major retailers peddle pretty -- and pricey -- cribs, dressers, wall hangings, and...
As more and more people look into living "greener," they're learning that what's good for the environment is also often expensive for the wallet. One such environmentally-friendlier purchase involves the... Read more on BlogHer »
The cheapest baby food isn't hard to find -- it's right there in your kitchen. As a blogger for Patch explains, buying bulk vegetables and preparing purees for the little one will net you huge savings... Read more on Patch »
Bringing up baby is costly, so you sure want to know where to find the cheapest diapers. Savings.com suggests you turn to the Internet, where you can often find good deals on this can't-live-without... Read more on savings.com »
Our writer, a frugal mother who gave birth two weeks ago, thoroughly researched numerous manual and electric breast pumps and came up with detailed cheap breast pumps recommendations. She examines... Read more on Cheapism »
You can find a good cheap blender under $40 in all blender categories: wand, single-serve, and multi-serve. Our research shows that the best cheap blenders are personal, single-size blenders... Read more on Cheapism »
Swapping has long been a friends-and-family way to unload and acquire all those items your kids have outgrown but suddenly need. Now you can do that online, and NBC New York provides you with the... Read more on NBC New York »
Calling all diaper-changers. Amazon is offering a new service -- free shipping and healthy discounts on diapers and wipes -- for anyone (dads, that includes you) who signs on as a member. Wallet Pop Read more on Wallet Pop »
Parents, forget date night. The cost of sitters often exceeds the cost of your fun, as Momlogic notes. But the sting is worse in some cities than in others, and this post names names. Read more on Momlogic »
Having children is not cheap -- and neither is buying maternity clothes. Wisebread suggests some ways to get over the hump (as in, how to avoid shelling out lots of cash for clothes you'll only... Read more on WiseBread »
Need a nanny? Start by looking in Silicon Valley, where Gawker reports rates have fallen as more unemployed techies stay home with their kids. With wages so low, you might find someone willing to... Read more on Gawker »
Hiring a babysitter while you go out with the spouse often pushes date night out of the cheap range. That's no less true when traveling abroad. The New York Times offers a few strategies for finding... Read more on The New York Times »
You know that rickety crib up in the nursery? the tottering high chair in your kitchen? WalletPop informs us that Toys R Us is launching a three-week deal that may be too good to refuse: turn in... Read more on Wallet Pop »
We've researched side-by-sides, tandems, and sit-and-stands, and identified the best cheap double strollers between 120$-$300. Factors to consider include safety, maneuverability, storage, comfort, Read more on Cheapism »
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 »
Forget about all those designer namebrand onesies and nursery accessories for your new little bundle of joy. The times have radically changed: even affluent parents are now discovering the miracle of the... Read more on The New York Times »
If it's time to outfit the nursery, then it's time to start shopping for a crib. You can save yourself some money without sacrificing style and safety, suggests BabyNameService.com, by buying a second... Read more on BabyNameService.com »
"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 »
