Recent Frugal Blog | Just for Kids PostsFinding Inexpensive Clothes for Slightly Older Kidsby Mary Ann Romans26 May 2009 05:02 AMFrom the time we decided that I would leave my full time job and stay home with our first child, I have been practicing ways to save money. How to Save Money on Play-Doh Funby Mary Ann Romans11 May 2009 04:35 AMKids just love play-doh, much to the despair of many a mom who dreads the chance of the play-doh crumbs getting in the carpet or elsewhere around the house. Kids, Frugality and Being in Fashionby Mary Ann Romans03 Apr 2009 08:25 AMAccommodating trends in kids clothing without spending a fortune can be a little tricky but not impossible. Here is how to help your child still be cool without spending $1,000 on clothes every year. Save Money on Summer Camp 2by Mary Ann Romans23 Mar 2009 07:05 AMIs the looming registration of summer camp making your nervous about how you will actually be able to pay for it? Summer camp can be a great experience, but it can also cost quite a bit of money. I once interviewed a family that was spending $1,500 a week on summer camp. Save Money on Summer Campby Mary Ann Romans22 Mar 2009 05:06 AMSummer Camp? Didn't we just make it to spring? while it is true that the calendar still says March, summer camp season is in full spring, well as it relates to registration, that is. Summer camps are now taking registration for their programs. Anatomy of A Frugal Kid 2by Mary Ann Romans24 Oct 2008 11:30 AMI'm continuing my examination of a typical frugal kid, as he appeared this morning while waiting for the bus stop. You can see that it doesn't take a lot of money to have a healthy and happy kid. Anatomy of A Frugal Kidby Mary Ann Romans24 Oct 2008 06:11 AMIf you dissect a frugal kid, what do all of the parts look like? Don't worry, this isn't some creepy Halloween story. Stretch Out Your Kids Clothingby Mary Ann Romans28 Sep 2008 10:46 AMIn the Home Blog, I've been discussing how I am in the middle of switching out sizes and seasons for my kids clothing during this weekend. Creating a Rich Environment for Kidsby Mary Ann Romans22 Sep 2008 11:07 AMSince we have moved to our new area, we run into families that are what I would consider affluent. The kids live in large, new homes and are surrounded with plenty of the latest toys, clothes, vacations and possessions. Saving Money with a Toddlerby Mary Ann Romans31 Jul 2008 02:33 PMIsn't it amazing how little ones can cost so much. Toys, food, clothing, equipment and entertainment can all add up at the end of the year. Here are some ways to save when you have a toddler. Potty train your toddler as soon as he is ready. Recent Blog Comments BargainJunkie says... "For bringing new life to worn shoes, bags, and belts, my favorite tool is a black marker." |
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