Are you looking to save money by not dining out as frequently? Do you want to feed your family healthy, home cooked meals, but you have a busy schedule that makes it difficult to do so every night? If so, you may want to try once a month cooking (OAMC). I have been cooking once a month for my family for nearly three years now, and I cannot imagine how I used to function … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide to Once a Month Freezer Cooking
5 Ways Around the Student Debt Trap
We all want the best education for our children, but what if you can’t afford the perfect one? Do you saddle your aspiring college student with $50,000, $75,000--$100,000 in student loan debt upon graduation? There are ways to avoid the student debt trap and still give your child a decent education. True, compromises will be necessary, but with the cost of a college … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Around the Student Debt Trap
9 Inexpensive Ways to Amuse Kids Over the Summer
Summer vacation has arrived. For many of us, that means the constant refrain of, “I’m bored!” You want to provide something for your kids to do (other than watch TV or play video games), but you don’t want to spend a lot of money. Happily, there are some inexpensive things that you can do to amuse your kids over the summer. 9 Inexpensive Ways to Amuse Kids Over the … [Read more...] about 9 Inexpensive Ways to Amuse Kids Over the Summer
Festival of Frugality #290 – Going on Vacation
It is our absolute pleasure to be hosting the Festival of Frugality this week. As you know, the Festival of Frugality contains the best articles on frugality and saving money from sites big and small. This week we're going on vacation so I thought we'd share some of our tips on going away. Let's get right to the frugal awesomeness! These are the Editor's Picks: … [Read more...] about Festival of Frugality #290 – Going on Vacation
Take Advantage of Free 2011 Reading Programs During the Summer
In just a few short weeks, kids will be out of school for the summer (some already are). While kids are counting down the remaining days they have left in school this academic year and can’t wait for those summer days, many parents are counting down the remaining days for a different reason. How can they keep their kids occupied and make sure they don’t lose all of the … [Read more...] about Take Advantage of Free 2011 Reading Programs During the Summer