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Rainy Day Activity Box

Rainy Day Activity Box

Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here photo by crystalflickr If you have young children, creating an activity box is a creative way to keep them from becoming bored during rainy days or times they can’t get outside to play. The box can contain items that you don’t use often, so the activity [...]

December 13th, 2005 | Posted in General,Home & family | Read More »

Budget and Plan Your Holidays

Budget and Plan Your Holidays

photo by dsifry Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here Holidays can be a costly time of year for most people and many tend to overindulge and overspend. Ideally, you want to pay cash for Christmas and not carry a burden of Christmas debt well into the following year. It’s important to budget [...]

December 10th, 2005 | Posted in Frugal & simple living,Frugal Holidays | Read More »

Frugal Winter Fun with Kids

Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here Winter is upon us. The kids get cabin fever quickly when their outside free time is limited. You’re looking for some fun things to do before you all start climbing the walls. You don’t need a wallet full of cash to enjoy the cold, snowy days. [...]

December 8th, 2005 | Posted in Frugal & simple living | Read More »

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Bring on the cupcakes

Bring on the cupcakes

Cupcakes aren’t simply for children’s school parties anymore. They now have a prominent place among desserts and are served for most any occasion. The following are tips to improve your cupcakes, so you don’t waste ingredients: DAZZLE THEM: Cupcake decorations can mean the difference between a simple “thank you” from others and raves and requests [...]


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Stock your gift closet

Stock your gift closet

photo by Thomas Pix Are you prepared for the holiday season? Yes, I’m going there. What’s the matter? Too early for you to think about the holidays? If you’re always kicking yourself for waiting until the last minute, this nudge is for you. This year, it’s going to different. You have plenty of time to [...]


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Use a reminder bracelet to stay on track

Use a reminder bracelet to stay on track

Reminder bracelets can be made cheaply. A beaded bracelet can help you remember to drink enough glasses of water or help kids to remember their homework, an early dismissal for an appointment, to return library books, or for daily tasks such as brushing their teeth or making their bed without being told. They work well [...]