Easy birthday party ideas and tips

10+ Inexpensive & Easy Birthday Party Ideas

Nov 30, 2018 Family,Frugal Living
Family|Frugal Living
10+ Cheap Birthday Party Ideas Under $50! As my kids have gotten older they still love to celebrate their birthday with their friends, but it can get very expensive going somewhere to celebrate or having big events planned. Typically I aim for BIG... Read this post

How to Host a White Elephant Gift Exchange

Nov 30, 2018 Family,Christmas
Family|Christmas
So you want to host a white elephant gift exchange? Well, we've got the details right here... but make sure you've got the best White Elephant Gift! Check out our blog post with a ton of white elephant gifts under $15! You might also like this list of... Read this post
How to teach kids about money

How to Teach Your Children About Money

Nov 30, 2018 8 Family,Wise
Family|Wise
How to Teach Children About Money When my firstborn started talking, walking, and growing, I was quick to pick up the educational toys and books to help teach him shapes, colors and the alphabet. These things are important, right? At two years... 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!

105 Cheap Date Night Ideas for Couples

Nov 16, 2018 11 Family,Frugal Living
Family|Frugal Living|Wise
I've been married for 20 24 years now, and I'll be the first to say that having a successful and loving marriage takes work! If you don't take the time to nourish it, your marriage relationship can evolve from a relationship of loving adoration into... Read this post

Everything You Need to Know About Veterans Day (PLUS, TONS OF FREEBIES)

Nov 8, 2018 Family,Thanksgiving
Family|Thanksgiving
What is Veteran’s Day? Veteran’s Day is a Federal Holiday observed annually on November 11. This year this falls on a Sunday, so it will be observed on Monday, November 12th. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day is a day that commemorates... Read this post

Should I Let My Kid Play Fortnite? (Parents Guide)

Nov 7, 2018 61 Family
Family
Have you heard of Fornite? Specifically Fornite: Battle Royale? If you've got a tween or teen, then you've probably heard of it because it is crazy popular right now... in fact, it's as viral (or more so) as Minecraft was. As a parent, I wondered... Read this post

How to Find a Good Price Per Diaper (Stock Up Guide)

Oct 30, 2018 3 Family,Frugal Living
Family|Frugal Living|Wise
The average baby uses about 2,700 diapers per year*, costing about $550 if each diaper costs around $0.20 each. That's a lot of money spent on diapers! However, since we're always posting different baby deals, we want to help you get the best diaper... Read this post

Fun and Free Things to Do in the Treasure Valley

Sep 15, 2018 32 Family,Frugal Living
Family|Frugal Living|Travel
I've lived in Boise most of my life, and needless to say it is a wonderful place! From riding the green belt along the river to skiing the slopes in Bogus Basin, there are so many different fun activities that Treasure Valley residents can enjoy all... Read this post

Getting Organized for When the Kids Go Back to School

Aug 6, 2018 1 Family,Back To School
Family|Back To School
Back to School Means it's Time to Get Organized! It's that time of year! Whether you've already sent your kiddos back to school or if you're still in the thick of back to school shopping, some help preparing for the new school year is always welcome! It... Read this post

Camping with Kids: 16 Games and Activities

Aug 4, 2018 Family,Camping
Family|Camping
Camping with your kids can be lots of fun. They usually do not require much entertainment, but it is good to have a few activities on hand to help create some extra special memories for the family. Here are 16 ideas we have that will make your time... Read this post
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