Around here, we're in the minority with our at-home birthday parties. We just can't budget the expensive parties at bounce houses, playlands, and other fancy-schmancy party spots.
So, I work extra hard to plan super fun parties around a theme the birthday girl can get excited about.
My girls plan their parties all. year. long. Seriously. Lorelai announced the day after her coveted Halloween party that she was having a tea party the next year. And, she did. My Fancy Nancy tea party was a big hit with my 6-year-old and her friends.
She's been planning her 7th birthday ever since, but I still have half a year to go! Having a party at home means that I can completely control the budget — and have a little fun with the year's theme. Check out these fun projects that you can tweak to fit any party, on Babble.com... Entertainment Inexpensively
Around here, we're in the minority with our at-home birthday parties. We just can't budget the expensive parties at bounce houses, playlands, and other fancy-schmancy party spots.
So, I work extra hard to plan super fun parties around a theme the birthday girl can get excited about.
My girls plan their parties all. year. long. Seriously. Lorelai announced the day after her coveted Halloween party that she was having a tea party the next year. And, she did. My Fancy Nancy tea party was a big hit with my 6-year-old and her friends.
She's been planning her 7th birthday ever since, but I still have half a year to go! Having a party at home means that I can completely control the budget — and have a little fun with the year's theme. Check out these fun projects that you can tweak to fit any party, on Babble.com... 
A family vacation is just not in the budget this year. Sometimes, even a staycation just doesn’t cut it. That’s why we’ve found something in between. The day trip. [Continue reading on Babble.com...]
On Friday, the hubby and I went to our 2nd movie all year. Last night, I went to the theater again with some friends. And, yes, both times I saw the eagerly anticipated Hunger Games. I love, love, love the Hunger Games books, and I couldn’t wait to see the movie! It did not disappoint. [...]
We are just one week from spring break. I’d love to be counting down to an exciting trip, packing my bags for a week at the beach, or mapping out our trip to a fun destination. It’s just not in the budget this year. That doesn’t mean …
Don’t miss your chance to win a free Royal Pin bowling experience from Eversave. Details below! We just love to experience all the family fun our city has to offer! Museums, parks, bounce houses, sporting events—we’re always looking for inexpensive activities to do with our girls. One of our go-to favorites is bowling. You just [...]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner—are you celebrating? Our evening typically features a candlelight dinner for five. It started when we didn’t have a babysitter, and it continues years later out of tradition. The fact that it’s more frugal than dinner out is just a bonus at this point, but cooking from home is [...]
The library is one of my favorite ways to save money on books. I’ve been to my library several times already this year, and we visit at least weekly all summer long. It’s a great way to keep up on my reading, without spending a fortune. And, it’s not just about the books! Sure, the [...]
A regular family night is important to us — to step back from the everyday, enjoy spending time together, and create lasting memories for our girls. Last year, we scheduled a monthly excursion, paid for primarily through family memberships, gifts, an…
The girls have been home for winter break all week — with almost 2 weeks still to go! It’s been a blissful 3 days of sleeping in (slightly), playing Wii and coercing them to clean the toy room in anticipation of Santa’s delivery. They’re pretty much over it already, so it’s time to dig deep [...]
If you’re looking for a fun, frugal way to enjoy time with your family, look no further than your living room. Movie night is a simple, inexpensive idea for family fun. The girls love it when we declare a family movie night. The lights are dimmed…
