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The Free Money Box

In our home, we have a free money box. Thanks to this box, we have been able to afford things, both necessities and treats, that we might not otherwise have, or at least been able to justify. To start our free money box, I purchased an inexpensive but sturdy cardboard box with a lid and label. I titled the label, and set to work. I started by going through the house and gathering up all of the unused gift cards that we had from the many places that they were hiding: drawers, purses, bags, cards, closets, pockets, etc. All of … Continue reading →

Free Boredom Busters for Summer

Monday was the last day of school for our kids, and they “escaped” school, eager for some fun. While their friends all headed off the camp the very next day, it was left to me to make sure that each day had some new adventure planned, all while keeping house and working from home. Fortunately, there are a lot of great resources to help me. Our local community, for example, provides a number of free and low-cost activities. On Tuesday, the kids learned about cave painting and created their own art through a library program, and they also got to … Continue reading →

Fire Your Maid Service and Get Your Family Cleaning

Admittedly, I wouldn’t say no to maid service, if it was free that is. Since it isn’t I have to rely on myself and my family to do the cleaning. Getting three kids to clean is a chore in itself, even when just has to do with cleaning up after themselves. Still, I’d rather have train the family to clean than pay for a maid. Plus, this way, my kids get some valuable real-life lessons, thrown in. Routine is Everything Establish some cleaning routines, and cleaning won’t take up so much time. It is easier to do a quick wipe … Continue reading →

Cheap Appliances: An Ice Cream Maker for $5

Someone who is looking for small appliances to replace old ones or to stock a new home is in luck. Right now, there are many different ways that you can pick up small appliances for really cheap prices. What is the average cost of a small appliance? Of course, it depends on the appliance, but if you take a quick look at all of the must-have-it appliances advertised on television, you know the ones that are available for three or four payments of $19.99, plus the average cost of appliances bought in the store, you are looking at somewhere between … Continue reading →

Free Halloween Apps for Android

Halloween might be the most fun of all the holidays. There is plenty of candy to go around, and kids (and adults) have a good reason to dress in costume for a day. For more fun, try some of these Halloween apps for Android devices. Each of the apps featured in this blog are free to download. Dress Up Halloween is an adorable free app for Android. This one is designed for kids to use. Choose what items the cartoon child in the game will wear for Halloween by dragging them over to the figure and dropping them. The game … Continue reading →

Creamy Baked Ziti

I’ve been trying to do much better at meal planning this month, including a variety of inexpensive meals that are also packed with nutrition. I like to include a pasta dish during the week, and I selected this one because it is packed with extra tomatoes. Since my kids won’t generally eat tomatoes on their own, I though this would be a great way of getting some of this healthy vegetable (fruit) in to their tummies. Normally when I make baked ziti, I use ricotta cheese. It is part of my Italian heritage, and it is hard to image it … Continue reading →

Freebies From Old Navy, Purex, Garnier, and More!

What cool freebies have you gotten lately? There are a bunch out there, just waiting for frugal people to find them. Freebies are offered for a limited time, so if you find one you like you should grab it right away. Here is a variety pack of freebies that I found today. Old Navy is giving away free Kids Safety Kits. The kits include a child ID, activity book, Internet safety tips for teens, and more. This is available at Old Navy stores from today through September 16, 2012. Old Navy had partnered with the National Center for Missing & … Continue reading →

The Great Freezer Shut Down

Shutting down our freezer has led to some pretty interesting meals and decisions this week. My husband brought up a tub of his favorite rocky road ice cream from the basement freezer and was getting ready to enjoy a late night treat. I opened up the tub (maybe if I put it in a bowl and added some whipped cream he might not notice if I took a scoop for myself as well). The ice cream, although still frozen was pretty soft. Uh oh. Over the next few days, we kept checking on the freezer. While everything stayed frozen, some … Continue reading →

Ice is Nice

Nothing beats the sizzling summer heat better than your favorite beverage on ice. Ice is cheap, easy to make and extremely versatile. In fact, as a parent, ice can be one of your best friends. Not only can it help cool off your sweaty son, reduce the swelling on an injured ankle, and lessen the sting of a bug bite, with a little creativity ice cubes can also be an affordable boredom buster for kids. An inexpensive and easy way to add spice to an ordinary paint project is to place it on ice. Painting with ice; what kid wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Buy One, Get one free at McDonalds!

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The end of the month is a time when many families are struggling to get by. This is especially true for families where the “breadwinners” get paid at the beginning of every month. It doesn’t mean that you have to give up dining out until the next paycheck arrives, though. Instead, save some money by taking advantage of these restaurant deals and coupons. McDonald’s has a printable coupon for you. Buy one any size McCafe Real Fruit Smoothie, Cherry Berry Chiller, Frappe, or Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, and get one of equal or lesser value for FREE. To get this coupon, … Continue reading →