Alternative valentines day gifts

20 Non-Candy Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids (Easy Classroom Ideas)

By: Fab FruGALS   Published on January 14, 2026 1 Comment Valentines Day
Valentines Day
Candy Free Classroom Valentines + Free Printable Cards Updated for 2026: Classroom rules and product availability can change. If you’re sending these to school, consider allergy-friendly, non-food options whenever possible. Tired of all the candy on Valentine’s Day? Same. Between school parties, neighbors, grandparents, and well-meaning friends, kids can end up with a mountain of sugar by February 15. That’s why we love these non-candy Valentine’s Day gift... Read this post
Unexpected expenses

15 Unexpected Expenses to Budget For (So You’re Not Caught Off Guard)

By: Stacy Maines   Published on January 13, 2026 Frugal Living,Wise
Frugal Living|Wise|Wealthy
Unexpected Expenses You Should Be Budgeting For (Even If You Have an Emergency Fund) Your Budget Isn’t “Failing”—It’s Missing a Few Categories If you’ve ever thought, “We’re doing everything right… so why does our budget keep... Read this post
20 years of marriage and 8 kids later... here's my top tip for a successful marriage... date nights are a must! Here's a list of more than 100 ideas. Time to make date night a priority!

100+ Cheap Date Night Ideas for Couples

By: Cathy Yoder   Published on January 8, 2026 12 Comments Family,Frugal Living
Family|Frugal Living|Wise
Cheap Date Night Ideas That Are Fun & Budget Friendly Fun, Low-Pressure Date Night Ideas You’ll Actually Want to Do Real talk: even the best marriages can start to feel like two busy people running a household. I’ve been married for 30+... Read this post

Report Card Freebies 2026 + Easy Good Grade Reward Ideas

By: Cathy Yoder   Published on January 5, 2026 Family,Frugal Living
Family|Frugal Living
Good Report Card Offers and Good Grade Rewards Fun Report Card Rewards Kids Actually Get Excited About Updated: January 2, 2026 • Offers can change fast and may vary by location • Always call ahead and verify terms before you go Whether it’s... Read this post
The best things to buy in January

The 6 Best Things to Buy in January

By: Cathy Yoder   Published on January 1, 2026 2 Comments Frugal Living,Wise
Frugal Living|Wise|New Years
Here's What to Buy in January The presents – unwrapped. The tree –  just a few remaining needles the vacuum cleaner didn’t catch. A new calendar hangs on the kitchen wall, and the last thing you probably want to do is head out the door to a... Read this post

Kids Eat Free Deals 2025

By: Stacy Maines   Published on December 29, 2025 Family,Wealthy
Family|Wealthy
Kids Eat Free Deals 2025: Restaurant Offers by Day of the Week Where Kids Eat Free or Cheap (National List) Important: Kids Eat Free deals change often and usually vary by location. Most offers are based on one free kids meal per paying adult (and... Read this post

White Elephant Gift Exchange Rules, Variations, and Hosting Tips

By: Stacy Maines   Published on December 22, 2025 Family,Christmas
Family|Christmas
How to Host a White Elephant Gift Exchange White Elephant Gift Exchange Rules, Variations, and Hosting Tips Want a holiday party activity that’s easy, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to get people laughing? A white elephant gift exchange (sometimes... Read this post

Christmas Eve Box Tradition and Ideas

By: Cathy Yoder   Published on December 16, 2025 31 Comments Christmas
Christmas
What Is the Christmas Eve Box? Our Family Christmas Eve Box Tradition This is now 2025, and a lot has changed over the years — we officially have three married kids and three grandkids — but we still do essentially the same Christmas Eve tradition.... Read this post
100 gift ideas that aren't toys

100+ Gift Ideas That Aren’t Toys

By: Becky   Published on December 15, 2025 Wise,Christmas
Wise|Christmas|Disney Money Saving Tips, Tricks, and Hacks
Think Less Stuff and More Memories with Gift Ideas That Aren't Toys Meaningful Gifts Kids Will Love (Less Clutter, More Fun) Have you ever wanted to give a gift for Christmas or a child’s birthday that does not involve more stuff or more toys? There... Read this post
amazon haul deals and tips

Amazon Haul Deals, Tips & How It Works

By: Stacy Maines   Published on December 12, 2025 1 Comment Frugal Living,Stay at Home
Frugal Living|Stay at Home|Amazon Deal Blog
Amazon Haul Deals: $2 & Under Flash Deals + Winter Faves Up to 50% Off Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Shop Amazon Haul Like a Pro (Weekly Deal Drops) If... Read this post

Best Things to Buy in December

By: Cathy Yoder   Published on December 2, 2025 Wise,Christmas
Wise|Christmas
I cannot even believe that I am typing this right now... it is DECEMBER! I feel like the year is just starting but in reality, time has flown by and it's almost over! This has been a wonderful year that I am extremely grateful for. I know the majority... Read this post
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