Family
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10 Habits of Families With Healthy Kids
Staying healthy is a goal that especially important to families with children. The cost of medical bills and prescriptions can dig huge holes in the household budget. Kids are most vulnerable at school, where germs and bacteria run riot in…
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20 Money-Saving Ski Passes for More Fun at More Places
Skiing and snowboarding are notoriously expensive pastimes. Last season, the average price of an adult weekend lift ticket at the nation’s resorts was $109. Frequent skiers and riders, however, can cut the cost significantly by purchasing a season pass to…
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17 Fun DIY Activities to Keep Kids Busy All Summer
While much of the world carries on as usual once school lets out for summer, parents of young children know the season can be challenging. The kids have endless hours to fill, and despite the best-laid plans, boredom is bound…
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11 Peanut-Free Snacks That Are Safe for Kids’ Events
Kellogg’s announced plans earlier this year to add peanut flour to some previously peanut-free snacks, leaving fewer options for parents scrambling for quick and cheap snacks safe to bring along for trips, parties, and other events. While many consumers prefer…
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11 Amazing and Affordable Aquariums
Aquarium ticket prices can be scarier than great white sharks, but as a way to see exotic marine life, an aquarium visit is a bargain compared with the cost of a diving trip. Visitors who buy tickets through an aquarium’s…
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10 Free Educational Sites to Try Before Hiring a Tutor
In a landscape of rising tuition costs and long school supply lists, online tutoring is one area where an investment in a child’s education doesn’t have to cost a cent. Free educational websites can reinforce the lessons children are learning…
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10 Ways to Cloth Diaper Your Baby on a Budget
Many parents worry about the financial and environmental impact of disposable diapers and toy with the idea of using cloth diapers instead. But the hassle and mess put many people…
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10 Baby Essentials You Can Make Yourself to Save Money
Buying gear for a baby — necessities and occasional splurges — swallows up cash in a hurry. New parents can make baby essentials at home to lighten the budgetary load.…
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Spending Diary: How I’m Saving Hundreds on Baby No. 3
It’s funny how spending priorities change from the first child to the second or, gasp, the third. With my first son, I registered for all the newest, brightest, and most…
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10 Awesomely Cheap Games for Family Game Night
Homework, extracurricular activities, electronics, and other distractions take away so much family togetherness that many parents feel like they need to spring for a group getaway just to spend some…
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50 Tips for Raising Children on a Budget
Part of being a parent is setting boundaries and rules, and among the most important is the family budget. There are an endless number of expenses to factor in —…
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10 Kid-Friendly Party Games and Snacks for Halloween
With fun costumes, spooky haunted houses, and creepy games, it’s no wonder Halloween scares up so much excitement among kids of all ages. If you’re planning festivities but don’t have…
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11 Ways to Save on School Lunches
By now many parents are facing the school lunch dilemma: Go to the trouble of packing lunch every day? Or give in to the easy and possibly less nutritious option…
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10 Easy Conservation Tips to Teach Your Kids
There are a number of small, simple ways a family can reduce their carbon footprint and live a more eco-friendly lifestyle — even saving money in the process. These easy-to-incorporate…
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10 Snazzy School Lunchboxes Under $15
Lunch hour and recess are favorite parts of the school day. A fun, unique lunchbox can brighten the break even more — and possibly make a fun conversation starter on…
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10 Ways to Find Affordable Child Care
Child care is a struggle for many American families. The average cost of infant care ranges from $5,496 to $16,549 a year depending on the state, according to Child Care…
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Eight Dos and Don’ts of Buying Back-to-School Shoes
Little kids’ feet are growing constantly, so it’s tempting to just grab the cheapest sneakers to keep up and keep costs down. But when it’s time to pick the shoes…
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How to Lower the Cost of Car Insurance for Teens
Young drivers are two to three times more likely to get into an auto accident than experienced drivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen drivers are…
