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

White Elephant Gift Exchange Rules, Variations, and Hosting Tips

By: Stacy Maines   Published on December 22, 2025 1 Comment 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 1 Comment 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

Best Things to Buy in December

By: Cathy Yoder   Published on December 2, 2025 1 Comment 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

33 Quick Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas + Free Printable

By: Cathy Yoder   Published on November 24, 2025 1 Comment Christmas
Christmas
Need some Elf on the Shelf ideas and inspiration? After having the Elf on the Shelf for a few years, you might be running out of ideas! With these 25 easy Elf on the Shelf ideas, you'll be super prepared this year. Best of all, these ideas are quick to... Read this post

How to Make Thanksgiving Affordable

By: Cathy Yoder   Published on November 17, 2025 2 Comments Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to break the bank to be memorable and delicious. Discover easy, budget-friendly tips to serve up a festive holiday meal that your friends and family will love—without emptying your wallet! Turkey? Check. Gravy? Check.... Read this post
Stocking stuffer gifts

30 Cheap Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Everyone on Your List

By: Stacy Maines   Updated on December 27, 2025 2 Comments Amazon Deal Blog,Christmas
Amazon Deal Blog|Christmas
Best Stocking Stuffers for Under $30 on Amazon Amazon is filled with a TON of stuff, but let's face it, not all of it is the best. And sorting through pages upon pages of items isn't exactly the most exciting way to spend an afternoon. To help save... Read this post
Cool kitchen gadgets

10 Best Kitchen Gadgets That You’ll Actually Use

By: Cathy Yoder   Published on November 12, 2025 1 Comment Wise,Amazon Deal Blog
Wise|Amazon Deal Blog
10 Cool Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets! Whether you're an avid cook or a parent who's just trying to get dinner on the table, you'll love the cooking gadgets we've listed below. While there are a ton of gimmicky gadgets out there that you shouldn't waste... Read this post
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