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12 Ways to Save on Gifts (Frugal Friday)

It is better to give than receive — unless it puts you in hock! Avoid debt and overspending by giving gifts wisely and economically. 1. Bake something. Bake someone happy with homemade breads, cookies, cakes, and pies. Homemade is always better than storebought. And the ingredients can often be less expensive that a fancy bakery. [...]

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Easy Cakes You Can Decorate Yourself

Decorating a cake you’ve baked at home is not difficult. In fact, it’s a great way to customize it for taste and birthday party theme — without paying a high price. You CAN have your cake and eat it, too! If I can decorate a home baked cake, so can you! I am not all [...]

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Q&A: Video Games

Occasionally, readers write with questions that I know others might be able to add to or benefit from. Today we’re talking about video games, gaming systems, and how to know if and when to introduce those to your household. Take whatever I say with a grain of salt, and be sure to add your two [...]

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Summer Fun for the Only Child

We’re planning for summer fun around here. Today Prerna shares how to enjoy the summer daze with an child. We’re enjoying full-blown summer days here in India and soon it will be that time when school shuts down and our daughter is at home. all day. alone. with us. Yes, we have an ‘only’ child [...]

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Finding Summer Fun on Pinterest

I know, I know. Summer is over a month away. But, the time will pass before we know it. And as JessieLeigh pointed out earlier today, let’s plan to have fun! Pinterest, while a potential time suck and a sometimes, not too realistic look at life, can also be a fabulous bookmarking site to help [...]

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Preparing For Summer Break

Summer vacation is fast approaching. Be ready! JessieLeigh shares some ways that she plans to have fun with her kids. It is May.  MAY.  I’m not entirely sure how that happened as it seems like I was just flipping the calendar to March the other day but, alas, May is, indeed, upon us.  If you [...]

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Easiest Mother’s Day Gift

Looking for a simple treat to give the mothers in your life? Here’s something easy, quick, and chocolate-filled to pull together. Mother’s Day is approaching. You may be making big plans for the day — or not. Over the years I’ve learned that it’s better not to focus on myself or expect to be feted. [...]

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Dream a Big Dream (Frugal Friday)

Setting goals and dreaming big dreams can be just the right motivation to help you save money and accomplish great things. This is my bedside table. Most are books that I’ve read before. A few I’m still finishing off for the first time. Most of them are books that I’m revisiting. See a theme? In [...]

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