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25 Spring Break Activities for Kids That Are Simple, Fun, and Affordable

March 3, 2025

Spring break is here, and if you’re a parent, you might be wondering how to keep your kids entertained without spending $100+ on an activity. I’m sharing 25 simple, fun, and affordable ideas to make your younger kids’ spring break unforgettable. These activities include plenty of opportunities for creativity, exploration, and outdoor fun! 1. Backyard Picnic …

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13 Frugal Family Fun Nights (or Days)

December 8, 2023

In a world where social media can make or break our perceived coolness, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. But when it comes to family time, cost shouldn’t be the deciding factor; memories should. There is something magical about spending quality time with your loved ones without much cash. Even if your …

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How to Entertain Kids on a Budget

May 24, 2022

The dog days of summer are upon us, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to find ways to keep the kids entertained! Summer can be a great time to bond with your children and create fun memories, but it can also be expensive. Here are 30 Summer Activities for Kids on a …

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All I Want for Christmas is More of Less

November 19, 2018

I have two small children who aren’t quite so small anymore. You know how that is right? Our oldest started kindergarten and the youngest started preschool. We have a new routine and they have found a bit of independence. My husband and I have probably worked harder in the past year than any other year. …

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7 Adorable DIY Valentine’s Day Crafts

January 5, 2018

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays where the decor is cute and you hope your significant other gives you a little special treat but do you really care about it? I think for those of us who live up north we need a new thing to decorate for and keep our minds from thinking …

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How to Stop the Noise and Live a Joy Filled Life

June 18, 2017

Noise.  We hear so much of it on a daily basis we don’t hear it. Every day that goes by, year that passes the noise drowns us. You suffer from a loss of hearing. Where has our joy-filled life gone? Does it really have to be like this? Do we really have to conform to letting …

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Week 3: I’m on a Spending Freeze- $22.34

January 18, 2016

This is not easy. The first 10 days I was all like “I got this no big deal.” And now the high of can I do this is gone and the “I DONT WANT TO DO THIS is creeping in.” But you know what is getting me through?! Discipline. That is what it comes down …

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