A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to host a Hasbro Game Night House Party. This came at the perfect time—a few local Twitter friends & I absolutely needed to get together. We quickly put together a girls night in—sponsored by Hasbro! Of course, even without the House Party goodies, a game night in [...]
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Frugal living, contrary to popular belief, can be a ton of fun, if you know how to make the most of a stretched dollar without the need to heat up last week’s soup time & time again. If your current idea of Friday night fun is to burn your whole paycheck in the first hour, [...]
Image via Wikipedia Where can one get books, movies, games and programs in one place and for free, or a small fee? If you don’t know the answer, you have not been to your local library recently. Libraries are the BOMB when it comes to those of us on a budget. Many local libraries are [...]
When it comes to planning a fun birthday party a little imagination beats a lot of expense. Your child’s party can be fun to plan and host with these suggestions, Keep It Simple. Your child’s birthday party isn’t about showing off to the neighbors and trying to impress your friends and family. It’s about celebrating [...]
This is a guest post by Claire Anderson, a UK based debt adviser and personal finance expert. Proper debt management etiquette would tell us that when struggling with juggling our bank balances, the luxuries go right out of the window. Yes, that includes your morning Starbucks, deli bought lunches, impulse purchases and the new jacket [...]
Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a sweetie or looking for ways to connect with your significant other on a regular basis, finances can often get in the way. Even if you are already married, a regular date night is a complete necessity. You need to spend time together without the distractions of daily [...]
In less than a week, the biggest game of the year is on television, and the parties are on! Whether your hosting a small gathering, throwing a huge shindig or attending one of your own, we’re here to share tips & tricks for keeping it on a budget. One of the best things about hosting [...]
One of our favorite things to do in the winter is visit the children’s museum. It isn’t free (although they do have a free day once per month) but investing in a family membership sure makes it feel that way when I’m looking for something to break cabin fever. You can purchase a membership to [...]
A monthly family fun outing is a great way to spend time together, but our choices become more limited in colder months. Here’s a little know fact (unless you happen to know me personally to hear me complain all the time): I hate snow! It’s cold, it’s wet and it takes away my favorite activities. [...]
Joining us this week is Joanna from It’s Just Change, giving us a peek into (free) date nights with her hubby. Joanna is a computer programmer by day, gardener by night in central Indiana where she lives with her husband and their dog. She writes about saving money & spending it ethically at It’s Just [...]
