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 [...]
Living Inexpensively
The teen has been growing her hair out for years. Years. Last year, after years of nothing more than a trim, she announced she wanted short hair again. Of course, I’ve heard this before, only to walk out with hair barely an inch shorter than she when she arrived. Still, we made the trek into [...]
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $17.6 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts this month. Not to mention the amount of money spent by the more than 70 million who will dine out for the holiday. But, saying I love you do…
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…
Every year, the chaos of the holiday season gets to me, and something has to give. Christmas cards are the first to go at our house — not because I don’t love them! I love sharing holiday greetings with friends & family, providing our loved…
With just a few days left in 2011, it’s beyond time to make plans for the big night. I’m always coming at it last minute, too caught up in the Christmas season to plan ahead for the new year. Whether you’re partying at home or plannin…
There are only 363 days until Christmas—it’s time to stockup on wrapping paper, greeting cards and stocking stuffers. Of course, I’m only partly kidding. Holiday clearance deals began yesterday, and the prices will continue to drop all week. This is when I purchase my wrapping paper, gift tags and holiday trinkets to use in next [...]
I can’t believe I’m heading out to shop today—I was doing so well this year! I just found out that the amazing gift I purchased for my sis weeks ago was given to her yesterday by someone else. And, so I’m off in search of another perfect gift. While I hope to finish today, and [...]
