We have had many times throughout the years that we had to be very tight around Christmas. I have a ton of tips and ideas to help you have an affordable Christmas as well as find fun and...CHEAP things to do with your family! 101 Affordable Christmas Gifts, Activities and Tips Here are some frugal ideas to help you have not only an affordable--but awesome Christmas. Make sure you always focus on what it's really all about and not break the bank in the process! :) Below, you will not only find gift ideas, you will also find money saving tips and tons of activities to do during the Christmas season that are free, inexpensive and fun to do as a family! 1. Bake. This is a great way to get the kids involved as well. Bake some cookies, cupcakes or make a yummy candy. Buy some inexpensive colored cellophane and tie it up pretty--or use paper lunch bags, wrapping paper, colorful tins, or whatever is inexpensive and available to you. You can find TONS of wrapping options at the dollar … [Read more...]
25 Frugal Activities to do With Your Kids During Winter Break
Whether it's spring break, summer break or winter break; kids need something to do during this down time--without driving their parents, and especially their mom batty. Going out and spending money will get expensive so be sure to look for coupons, special day events and freebies. 25 Free or Budget Friendly Activities to do With Your Kids During Winter Break 1. Is it time to upgrade your child's bedroom? How about a room makeover? A new coat of paint will automatically make a bedroom look different. Your kid can help paint and decorate the room. Sometimes just rearranging the furniture in the room makes the room look fresh. This can be a little project for your child to work on during the winter break. Don't forget to take before and after pictures. 2. Spend quality family time together. Bring out the games, play some festive music and don't forget snacks. Having this time together, you may end up with a new family tradition. 3. If your kids are looking for adventure, try … [Read more...]
20 Fun Ways to Enjoy Family Night without Technology
Lets think back to the good old days when owning a TV was a luxury. OK, we won't go that far back. When was the last time you and your family did something together without the use of electronic devices such as TV, computer, or game stations? You can't remember? Uh oh, that's not good. Well, you're in for a fun surprise... There are tons of fabulous things you can do with your family without technology-- and without breaking the bank. Below are 20! 20 Fun Ways to Enjoy Family Night without Technology 1. Games Introduce your childhood favorite board games such as Monopoly, Scrabble, Trivia Pursuit, Life, Crib, or Yahtzee. You can also play games like, Cranium, Apples to Apples, and so forth. Card games are always fun: Crazy 8s, Go Fish, War, Concentration, etc. 2. Community Center Go swimming, ice-skating, play badminton, volleyball, basketball etc. 3. Bowling 5 pin for younger kids and 10 pin for older kids. Try to get in when it's laser or glow in the dark bowling … [Read more...]
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