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For the Love of Math

Recently, someone posed a question in the forums about how to instill a love of math in your child. I have to start out by saying that I’m not sure every kid will love math. I think some families have a certain affection for numbers while others don’t. In my own children what I hope they love is how to learn. On the other hand, I believe the poster was looking for specific resources and ideas that make learning math fun. Here are some of my favorites ideas that win the vote of approval from my own children: Math Manipulatives … Continue reading →

Five Great Uses for Coffee Cans

Coffee cans come in many different sizes, are enormous in their largest size and can hold a lot of different stuff. They can be used in many ways. It’s the traditional trash to treasure concept when you are staring at a coffee can. What can I make out of one? Here are some great ways to recycle and reuse your coffee cans: Bank Coffee cans make really cool banks. Just cut a slit in the lid and start saving. Once the can is full, you can roll the change and use it to treat yourself to something nice. And if … Continue reading →

Dumpster Diving Diva!

Since the Deals-a-go-go (DAGGS) merge with families.com, there has been a bustle of activity over on the forums. For someone like me, a die-hard frugal gal, their concepts were made just for me. Between coupons, and stockpiling and trading and scouring ads, it’s almost like a full time job. In the past week I’ve learned more about how to clip my coupons, how to save them, what to do with them, when to use them and how many I should have, that I am overwhelmed by all the information. But slowly, I am processing everything and my brain is adjusting … Continue reading →

Back To School Savings

Every August, we as parents trek to the store, with a list in hand, to purchase all the supplies our children needs for their grade level. And every year it’s the same old thing. We fight aisles of people who are doing the same. We have trouble finding things on the list. We wonder why they need certain items, and we spend more than we need to. This year I had my children reuse many of their supplies. Last year I purchased each of my children an Eastman backpack. By the end of the year, when everyone’s $10.00 character backpacks … Continue reading →

The Miracle School Supply

I honestly think I may have found the best school supply ever. At least for those of us who enjoy living a more frugal lifestyle, always looking for the cheap school supplies! Every year at back to school time we fight strangers for supplies, that quite honestly are expensive and most are used up before first quarter is even over. Then whatever is leftover is usually lost or ruined by the end of second quarter. Leaving you to start all over again mid school year. My least favorite school supply to purchase has always been folders. And how many different … Continue reading →

The ABC’s of Frugal Living: 26 Tips to Live a More Frugal Life

The ABC’s of Frugal Living – 26 Tips to Live a More Frugal Life The frugal living blog at families.com is chock full of great information to help you live a more frugal lifestyle. We all strive to save money and the bloggers in this category are here to help. A: Amazing Dates Have a date night for less! New Cheap Date Ideas A Cheap And Fun Date Idea It’s Date Night Date Night On a Budget B: Budgeting Make a plan and stick to it. Be sure you watch where your money goes each month and try to do … Continue reading →

Visiting the Farmer’s Market

You seem them on every corner during the summer months. Well, at least around our area you do. But if not, check in the paper. They typically advertise them. Utilizing your local farmers market, or small fruit and vegetable stand is a sure money saver. These wonderful resources are stocked full of fresh, ripe produce in all types of varieties. From juicy, sweet fruits, to crunchy, healthy vegetables, all of our favorites are present. And there is no better time of year than summer to enjoy some of these treats! So how do you save money at a farmer’s market? … Continue reading →

Have A Get-Together For Less

Getting together with friends and family is loads of fun, however it can be a costly entertainment option if you don’t plan first. Here are a few ways to help get your party started, or to host a small get-together for less. You’ll have fun and save at the same time. You just can’t beat that! Entertainment As a rule, you should not focus on this as much. The point of getting together is to spend time together, so tell jokes, stories and laugh. Just enjoy each other’s company. That’s entertainment enough! Food Go easy on the food. You could … Continue reading →

Saving On A Family Day Out

With seven of us in our family, all of us with loads of energy, intelligence and creativity, we go stir crazy not getting out enough. So we strive to find ways to cut costs, but still enjoy a day out from time to time. It helps strengthen our bond as a family, as well as providing us with fun and cheap activities to combat the boredom. Even if you are only a family of one or two, you can always use new ideas for fun activities and ways to cut your costs. Movies Movies can be so expensive. With movie … Continue reading →

School Supply Savings

It’s almost that time of year again, our children will be wandering the halls of school, sporting new clothing and the prestigious new backpack. But school supplies can get expensive if you don’t plan ahead. I was just at Wal-mart the other day, and they already have their school supply section in full swing. Of course, part of that is because in our area, we have year round school and it starts July 20! With five children in school this year, it’s important that we cut costs where we can. One of the first things we did, was decide to … Continue reading →