Family
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19 Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Some frugalistas might ridicule Valentine’s Day and all the pricey gifts marketed along with it, but the holiday is easy to commemorate with little to no out-of-pocket expense. Skip pricey dinners, diamond jewelry, and even the dozen red roses. Instead,…
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15 Advent Calendar Ideas for Counting Down to Christmas on the Cheap
December is the month of the advent calendar, the traditional countdown to Christmas. There are countless styles and themes available for purchase, but those with a crafty side can also make personalized versions. Here are some money-saving ideas for advent…
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40 Hot Toys Kids Really Want This Year
It’s holiday shopping season, and major retailers including Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Toys R Us have released their lists of 2016’s hottest toys. The 40 toys rounded up here have popped up on multiple lists and cater to a variety…
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Is Black Friday the Best Time to Buy the Year’s Most Coveted Toys?
Prices for this year’s top toys — including classic brands and new dolls, electronics, and Star Wars merchandise — seem clustered in the $35 to $70 range, and the cost of filling up stockings and wrapping gifts for kids, grandkids,…
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27 Cheap and Clever DIY Costumes for Adults and Kids
Some enthusiasts spend a good chunk of the year planning the perfect Halloween costume that expertly straddles the line between clever and spooky. Others desperately search for something they can throw together 20 minutes before a Halloween party. Those who…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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11 Amazing and Affordable Aquariums
A visit to the local aquarium can be pricey, but don’t rule out seeing sea creatures — these 11 fishy encounters across the country can be a bargain.
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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.…
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10 Ways to Cut Costs on a Kid’s Birthday Party
If you’ve ever seen the MTV show My Super Sweet 16, then you know about the parents who spare no expense to indulge their child’s every desire for one birthday…
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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…
