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10 Unique Family Recreation Ideas—Save Money, Have Fun

Ways to save on family recreation and fun

This Family Recreation Savings Ideas Page contains a growing number of money-saving ideas for cutting costs when you look for local fun in your area, go to garage sales or host a party! 1. Garage Sale Entertainment? You never know what someone wants to dispose of. I took just a short time recently and went to about ten garage sales, driving less than eight miles (gasoline is expensive, you know). My main purchases were; I considered my day a success. …

How to save money on Movies & TV at home

Saving Money on watching movies & TV, is something every family and household can do. This awesome page has lots of ideas for you to try today! 1. Borrowing from the Library – Physical or Online Borrow movies and TV shows from your local library for free. All you need is a library card. Many librarys have online streaming services like Hoopla and Kanopy. Many libraries also have the Libby app (by Overdrive) but it just hosts eBooks, Audiobooks …

How grandparents Influence Grandchildren. So many Great ideas shared here!

We’re all about being realistic and frugal. In this article we’re looking for practical ways that grandparents can positively Influence their grandchildren – some of these ideas are amazing! We asked our Facebook friends how they’ve seen Grandparents influence Grandchildren in a positive way. Our goal was to build a brainstormed list of ideas to encourage grandparents to be active participants in their grandchild’s life. If your child’s grandparents (your in-laws or parents) could help your family with their …

3 Ways to buy Eggs at the Grocery Store for Maximum Savings! Learn what Grade B eggs are and how they can help you save money.

Do you know what Grade B Eggs are? And do you know how Grade B Eggs can save you money? Eggs are a regular breakfast food in our house and millions of other homes across the country. But Egg prices go up and down on a regular basis and can sometimes rise as high as $7.00 a dozen. This can put a strain on the family’s food budget, especially if you like eggs. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 How to save …

15 Ways to wreck your food budget when Grocery Shopping.

Learning to manage your food budget is one of the fastest ways to start turning around your family household budget. We see so many families practice grocery shopping habits that drive their food costs through the roof. If you’ve never been shown how to master the art of food shopping and meal prep, don’t feel bad. It’s a much easier game to learn than you realize. Take the Quiz and See How You Do Put a checkmark next to …

College and Highschool Dropouts who became great successes!

You won’t believe some of the people on this list of successful high school and college dropouts. Can dropouts from high school and college become successful contributors to society? People like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Dell, and MGM co-founder Marcus Lowe are prime examples of successful people. These are people who didn’t go to college or didn’t finish college. Is education important? Yes, Of Course. But is a formal education; public, private or parochial school, and college—are they …

Are Kids Too Expenisve? Two baby hands counting fingers.

If you think that Kids are Expensive …. You’re right. Have you heard the government statistics about the cost of raising a child? We raised 5 kids and spent less than 60% of what the government experts estimated. Learn how. Kerri’s story: How one reader grew up and was taught to manage money. Question About the Cost of Having Kids: When I graduated from high school, I paid for my own auto insurance, graduation gown, and class ring. My …

Money-Saving ideas for Special Occasions - with balloons and streamers.

This Special Occasions Tips Page contains a growing list of money-saving tips from our readers to help you save time and money on special occasion expenses. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Free Post Cards for Special Occasions2 How We Save on Party Supplies3 Office Birthday Parties – Flowers for the Ladies!4 A Quick Way to Do Bridal & Baby Shower Thank You’s5 Wedding Present Idea – Your First Christmas6 Stocking Up on Scholastic Books7 Discount Greeting Cards for Special Occasions8 Mysterious …

Valentine Day Decorations, Crafts & DIY Projects!

This Valentines Day Decorations, Crafts & DIY Projects Page contains a growing list of decor and craft projects. Scroll to the bottom of the page for 10 additional Valentine’s Day Decor ideas. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Valentine Wall Decor Craft2 Cute Valentine Tree Idea3 Valentine Chandelier Decor4 Valentine Mantle Decor5 Valentine Centerpiece Décoration6 10 Easy Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas7 Valentine’s Day Decorations and Crafts Wrap Up Valentine Wall Decor Craft This is one of the simple and fun Valentine’s Day …

Save money on kids clothes by finding them for free or cheap.

If you want to find kids’ clothes cheap, our Used Clothing Tips for Kids Page will help. Check out this growing list of money-saving tips from Steve & Annette and our readers to help you save on clothing for your children! TABLE OF CONTENTS1 25+ Winning Quick Tips for Saving Money on Kids’ Clothes2 14. Kids Blue Jean Tips3 16. Buy, Consign, Sell, and Swap4 17. Spread the Word & Pass it On5 18. Used Clothing Tips for Kids Not …

10 Unique Family Recreation Ideas—Save Money, Have Fun

15 Ways to Save on Watching Movies & TV

8 Fantastic Ways for Grandparents to Influence their Grandchildren

Grade B Eggs – How to Save on Buying Eggs at the Grocery Store

15 Ways to Wreck Your Food Budget

115 Successful Dropouts from High School and College

Should We Have Kids or Not? It’s Incredibly Expensive to Raise a Child.

Special Occasion Gifts, Tips & Ideas

Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas & DIY Project Ideas

Getting Kids Clothes Cheap or Free: 25+ Used Clothing Tips For Kids

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