Recent Frugal Blog | Frugal Family Fun (See Also Family Fun Blog) PostsSaving Money Assignments for Familiesby Mary Ann Romans09 Sep 2009 10:49 AMSaving money and living a frugal lifestyle should involve the whole family. When one person is in charge of reducing waste and finding new ways of stretching the budget, it can be overwhelming and frustrating. A family working together is more likely to accomplish their savings goals, I think. Feeding a Family of Four of Vacationby Andrea Hermitt13 Aug 2009 10:03 AMI have been living for several days now in a hotel room without a kitchen. We have managed to feed two teenagers and ourselves without blowing or budget or having rumbling tummies. Here is how we do it. 1. Book a hotel with a refrigerator. This is very important. Five Ways to Save Money at the Moviesby Mary Ann Romans17 Jul 2009 07:48 AMOne of the things that I associate with summer is going to the movies. And while the expense of it can add up when you have five people in your family, it is still nice to be able to go out to the movies once or twice. Frugal Vacation: Think Outside the Gift Shopby Mary Ann Romans24 Jun 2009 11:25 AMSure you want to take a little piece of your summer vacation home with you. But will one more mug, keychain, pen or snow globe really preserve your memories? Here is how to bring home the souvenirs, but in a practical way. Frugal Picnic Nightby Mary Ann Romans15 Jun 2009 07:03 AMOne of the favorite activities that my kids like to do as a family is also economical. Recently, I've made it even more frugal. Here is what we did last night and how we had a fun time for pennies. When the weather warms up, my kids are always clamoring for the park. Ways to Save on Vacation Lodgingby Mary Ann Romans11 Jun 2009 10:29 AMIf you have had enough of the staycation and want to actually travel somewhere away from home, then lodging will be an expense that you will have to deal with one way or another. Fortunately, there are a lot of choices and opportunities, if you think a little bit out of the box. Free Vacationsby Mary Ann Romans01 Jun 2009 11:51 AMJust because you don't have the budget for it doesn't mean that you can't have one! Here are some ways to snag some great free vacations. Four Ways to Save Money on Birthday Cakeby Mary Ann Romans28 May 2009 06:08 PMThis week we are in the middle of trying to finalize plans for an upcoming birthday party for our two sons. Two boys with birthdays only a month apart means one party to save the relatives from traveling, but two separate cakes with different themes. All of that cake can add up in expense. How to Save on Summer Ticketsby Mary Ann Romans22 May 2009 04:32 AMAfter I published my posts on How to Save Money at the Circus, a couple of people sent me messages asking if I had any tips for saving money on tickets at other summer attractions, such as amusement parks and summer concerts. Tips for Saving Money at the Circus 3by Mary Ann Romans18 May 2009 01:51 PMYou scored great seats at the circus for a fraction of the regular price and you thought ahead to avoid paying for that $12 cotton candy. You are ready to settle in and enjoy the show. Recent Blog Comments |
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