Tag: frugal

Disney on a Budget — Three Big Ways to Save

Over the holidays, my sister mentioned that her husband was planning to run a marathon at Walt Disney World in January and invited us...

Curb Appeal on a Budget: My DIY Journey

The outside of a home is the first thing everyone sees. We allowed ours to suffer in favor of more family time. My husband...

Top Ten Cloth Diaper Hacks

People have a ton of reasons for going cloth. They're better for the environment, and there are potentially harmful chemicals in disposable diapers. Some say cloth is...

Five Dollars, Five Ways: Colors {series}

Five Dollars, Five Ways is a series that explores a variety of activities for your kiddos based on a trip to the dollar store with a...

Back to School Shopping at The Avenue — Get Ready for Tax-Free...

With the first day of school just around the corner, and tax-free weekend coming right along with that, it's time to start thinking about...

Toy Bartering: Lessons in the Value of Possessions

Among the gifts our daughter got at Christmas was her very own (kid’s) tablet. It came preloaded with lots of fun and educational apps, and...

Five Dollars, Five Ways: Summer Outdoor Activities {series}

Five Dollars, Five Ways is a series that explores a variety of activities for your kiddos based on a trip to the dollar store with a...

Baby’s Firsts Crafts :: Mother’s Day

I am so, so, SO excited about Mother's Day this year!! Last year I remember hoping I could celebrate it as a mom the next...

Five Dollars, Five Ways: Springtime Edition and Giveaway

Five Dollars, Five Ways is a series that explores a variety of activities for your kiddos based on a trip to the dollar store with a five...

How to Make a Super-Easy Name Puzzle

I noticed recently that my younger son (who is almost 3 years old) is able to identify his older brother's name without trouble, but...