With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to find the perfect gift for the moms in your life. For some of us, though, it’s hard to accept gifts when we know what the family budget looks like. This year, skip buying her expen…
Easy, Inexpensive Easter Eggs
There are so many egg-dyeing kits on the market now. They range in price from under $1.00 to close to $5 each! We have many ideas to share that will
The Grocery Shrink Ray Strikes Again
And, this time, it’s personal! I noticed a little Grocery Shrink Ray action in the candy aisle a few weeks ago. This refers to the practice of reducing the package
{The New Home Ec} Free Alternatives to Public School
Whether you are choosing a kindergarten for the first time or moving onto a new middle school or high school, there is no decision more difficult — and more important — than your child’s education. When my oldest was in kindergarten, I never …
{The New Home Ec} 9 Ways to Save Money at the Movies
I just love movies. I can have entire conversations in movie quotes. Our DVD collection spans 8 shelves on 2 walls. And, the theater? Oh, how I love it! I have been twice in the last week and would gladly go again if anyone else needs a date for The Hu…
{The New Home Ec} Planning Our Non-Vacation
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
{The New Home Ec} The Gift Closet: Always Ready for Last-minute Gifts
Last week, the girls were invited to a spur-of-the-moment birthday party. It’s been so unseasonably warm that they decided to have a last-minute outdoor event. It’s our 5th birthday party so far this school year, and we found ourselves head…
{The New Home Ec} If I Win the Mega Millions, I’m Not Telling My Kids
With the Mega Millions lottery at an all-time world record — $540 million — even I got sucked in. As soon as I found out that you can, in fact, buy Mega Millions tickets in Indiana, I bought some for tonight’s drawing. But I didn̵…
{The New Home Ec} The Play Clothes Drawer
Now that spring is here, the grass is green, the flowers are blooming, and the weather has been completely perfect. My girls have been playing outside practically nonstop for weeks. That means grass stains, muddy hands, and dirty clothes. Every day. Wh…
Plum District Coupon Code: 20% Off Indianapolis Deals
I’m a big fan of daily deal sites. They’re a great source for frugal family fun in Indianapolis! Since we don’t vacation often, we like to take the girls out