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How to Throw an Inexpensive Baby Shower

Times are tough, but having a baby is a big deal, so when it’s time for your best friend, sister, cousin, or colleague to deliver, you don’t want to short change her on a shower. Fortunately, there are ways to save on baby showers, despite society’s push to host elaborate bashes for the expectant mom. Forget about renting a hall, having a catered spread, and hiring a DJ. Rather, stick to the basics and keep those baby shower costs under control. Your frugality doesn’t have to mean hosting a cheap affair. You can still have a shower to remember without … Continue reading →

Shoe Saver Ideas

Want to keep your shoes and sneakers looking great? You’ll be less tempted to buy new ones before the old ones wear out if you keep them clean and attractive. These ideas work especially well for kids sneakers, since kids tend to be really hard on their footwear. Ever tried to get play dough or gum off of their shoes? Some show saver ideas involve proper maintenance. Here are some tips you can use to save those shoes. For the play dough or gum problem, or just general scuff marks, try using a tablespoon of a “soft scrub” type cleanser. … Continue reading →

Ideas for Waiting

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The last few weeks of school are a crazy time of year. We seem to be doing a lot of waiting too, as all these extra activities are taking place. We are waiting for extra meetings to be over, waiting for practices to end, waiting for our family members turn at the talent show. Waiting doesn’t have to be boring though. If you are outside, you can go exploring. If you are in the car, you can play I Spy, or twenty questions. I also like to ask the kids questions. Things like – “If you had a million dollars … Continue reading →

More Ideas to Get Organized and Enjoy Your Hobby

Organization is key to productivity in any hobby or environment really. It’s easy to organize if you start small and build on it. Don’t expect everything to just happen, and don’t expect it to happen quickly either. It takes time and practice. It takes twenty one days to make anything a habit. So imagine that it is going to take you twenty one days from the day you actually get it all organized before it becomes second nature to you. In a previous article I provided a couple of basic ways to get organized and enjoy your hobby more. I … Continue reading →

Back-to-School Celebrations

Are back-to-school parties more for the parents or the kids? After all, I don’t know many children who joyfully celebrate the end of summer and their subsequent freedom to stay up late, sleep in, and hang out at the pool, park or beach all day. Still, the long Labor Day weekend begets partying whether your child is in the mood or not. Whether you choose to host a back-to-school theme or a more subdued late-summer event, consider taking advantage of the ability to celebrate outdoors as Old Man Winter will be here before you know it. Back-to-school shindigs don’t have … Continue reading →

Homemade Spa Fun

Forget about draining your wallet paying for professional spa services, with a little creativity you can enjoy a day of pampering without leaving home. Now, doesn’t that sound fun? Still, not convinced? These simple homemade spa ideas don’t take much time or money to create, yet they will leave you feeling like a million bucks: HOMEMADE BATH SALTS Materials: 2 cups Epsom salt 1 cup sea salt Large bowl 1/4 teaspoon glycerin Food coloring Essential oil Directions: Combine two cups of Epsom salt with one cup of sea salt in a large glass bowl. Next, add 1/4 teaspoon glycerin and … Continue reading →

More Family Friendly Ways To Save

Yesterday I shared a few ideas for saving money on things that the youngest members of your family need. Today, I have more suggestions for things that parents can do to help lower some of the costs associated with raising children. Since parenting styles vary so greatly, not all of these tips will appeal to all families. Hopefully within this collection of tips there is something for everyone. One of my favorite things to do is to look for things that I can do during the day with my son that do not cost anything. I am a stay at … Continue reading →

Fun in the Dark

Not that kind of fun… As of this writing, nearly four million residents living along the East Coast of the United States are without power right now thanks to Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene. NBC News showed families in North Carolina cooking on an open fire in their backyards because they were still without electricity more than 24 hours after Irene made landfall. Despite the fact that these particular families had no power, they seemed remarkably upbeat. One mom commented that her four children were getting a bit stir crazy minus the lack of television, video games and movies. Still, there is … Continue reading →

Fun for Multi-Generational Get-Togethers

Growing up, my maternal grandparents lived less than two miles away from my home, while my great-grandparents lived less than 8 miles away. Consequently, it was not uncommon for three or four generations of family members to gather on the weekends for a barbeque or other function. Besides blood, food was the tie that bound us all together. Oh, and games. My family loves “healthy competition.” I realize that many families are not as blessed to live so close to immediate and extended relatives, so you might want to save these family game night activities for your next reunion. Otherwise, … Continue reading →

Ways to Save on a Six Flags Staycation

It’s never a good day when travelers are actually excited to see gas prices hovering near $4. Three dollars and 89 cents for a gallon of unleaded–SCORE!! While the cost of gas has fallen slightly in the last couple weeks, from its highest levels since July 2008, Americans are still paying nearly a dollar more per gallon than a year ago. As a result, families from coast-to-coast continue to restructure their summer vacation plans in order to preserve their household budgets, and still have fun in the sun. That goes double for clans living in and around Chicago. According to … Continue reading →