Occasions that call for gifts can set a budget back unless you are one of those people who plans well in advance. Even then, an unexpected invitation to a birthday party can bring money-crunching anxiety if your child is expected … Continue reading →

Summer is here and parents know what that means – summer vacation. The kids will be excited just to be out of school for, say, the first five minutes. Then they will want to be entertained for the rest of … Continue reading →

Entertaining a family for an evening can be an expensive endeavor if you choose to go out. Even taking in a movie complete with snacks and drinks can cost a family of four around $100 for just 2 hours of … Continue reading →

The beginning couponer will sit down with the Sunday paper and cut out any coupons that appeal to her. This may only take a few minutes. The more advanced coupon clipper knows that to make the most of her coupons … Continue reading →

When the warmer weather rolls in and the spring rains roll by, everyone wants to get out of the house and spend some time outdoors. If you are on a fixed income or limited budget, finding affordable opportunities can be … Continue reading →

Summer is when the fair and festival season gets going. It seems you can find one almost every weekend. There’s a lot of fun to be had at a local festival, getting out and spending time with friends, family and … Continue reading →

Remember when you were a kid and there was that gargantuan mulberry tree in the neighborhood. You always knew where it was because when the berries were ripe, the sidewalk beneath it began to turn purple as the berries fell … Continue reading →

We spend a great deal on hair care products in the course of a year. Shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, hair gel and other products can really put a dent in your budget, especially when you have to buy different products … Continue reading →