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Save Time and Money on School Lunches
By Julie Smart
Julie Smart is the mother of five wonderful children and a blogger at couponsavingfamily.com.
Get my top three tips to efficiently pack your kid’s school lunch.
Stretch Your Back-to-school Shopping Dollars
By Debra Muccio
Debra Muccio is the mother of a 2-year-old girl and blogs at AFrugalFriend.net, where she finds the best deals and freebies on everything from groceries to entertainment.
Six tips to save big bucks on the money we shell out for back-to-school supplies.
Organization at the Palm of Your Hand
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
What a difference a BlackBerry has made in this mom’s life.
How Moms Share a Meal
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
I just came back from delivering dinner to my girlfriend, Amy, who gave birth last week.
Get Into Hot Water
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
When my brother-in-law suddenly found himself single and in charge of his 9-year-old son a few years ago, he came to me with an extreme case of kitchen panic.
Planning Family Summer Vacations -- on a Budget
By Julie Smart
Julie Smart is the mother of five wonderful children and a blogger at couponsavingfamily.com.
Planning ahead for your family summer vacations is the key to not only saving money but also making the season less stressful.
Summer Rainy-day Activities
By Julie Smart
Julie Smart is the mother of five wonderful children and a blogger at couponsavingfamily.com.
Bad weather can put a damper on a summer day, but before you resign yourself and your family to a day of TV watching, check out these cheap, rainy-day activities.
Get Clean on a Budget
By Renae Chiovaro
Renae Chiovaro is a mother of two boys who blogs at madamedeals.com on how to save money in all aspects of life.
It is possible to spend less on cleaning products without cutting your cleaning power.
Summer Fun With Kids … on a Budget
By Debra Muccio
Debra Muccio is the mother of a 2-year-old girl and blogs at AFrugalFriend.net, where she finds the best deals and freebies on everything from groceries to entertainment.
It can be difficult, not to mention expensive, trying to entertain the kids now that school is out for the summer.
Summer Activities for Kids
By Julie Smart
Julie Smart is the mother of five wonderful children and a blogger at couponsavingfamily.com.
As a parent, grandparent or caregiver, you might be wondering, “What am I going to do with the kids during summer vacation?”
Stretch Your Family Meals
By Renae Chiovaro
Renae Chiovaro is a mother of two boys who blogs at madamedeals.com on how to save money in all aspects of life.
Cooking at home is the most economical way to feed your family. Here’s how to make the most of your time and money.
Hosting a Memorial Day Party
By Julie Smart
Julie Smart is the mother of five wonderful children and a blogger at couponsavingfamily.com.
If you’re hosting friends this year for a Memorial Day barbecue, follow these rules for a stress-free, sure-to-please party.
What to Do With Spring Cleaning Purges
By Renae Chiovaro
Renae Chiovaro is a mother of two boys who blogs at madamedeals.com on how to save money in all aspects of life.
Spring means it’s time to part with unused items.
Hosting a Successful Yard Sale
By Renae Chiovaro
Renae Chiovaro is a mother of two boys who blogs at madamedeals.com on how to save money in all aspects of life.
Your spring cleaning is most likely well under way. What to do with all that junk you’ve been hiding? Host a yard sale!
Make Cleaning Fun (and Cheap!) and Get the Kids to Help Too!
By Julie Smart
Julie Smart is the mother of five wonderful children and a blogger at couponsavingfamily.com.
Cleaning doesn’t have to be a total chore if you make it fun for you and your family. Here are my favorite tips.
Clean up Your Dinner Cleanup
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
You know the scene: You spend a good hour making dinner. Your family descends and devours it. And then you’re there again, alone in the kitchen, surrounded by the trail of dinner destruction they’ve left in their path.
Cleaning Made Easy
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
Sometimes I, or the rest of the occupants in this house, can’t be bothered with putting our stuff in the dishwasher the moment we take our last sip, bite or swallow.
Simple Spring Cleaning Tips
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
Here’s a spring spruce-up idea that doesn’t require an iota of elbow grease or organizing talent
Dressing Your Children on a Budget
By Renae Chiovaro
Renae Chiovaro is a mother of two boys who blogs at madamedeals.com on how to save money in all aspects of life.
Children seem to grow overnight, which makes keeping up with their wardrobe needs difficult at times.
Small Changes to Get out of Debt and Save Money
By Julie Smart
Julie Smart is the mother of five wonderful children and a blogger at couponsavingfamily.com.
You might be surprised at how some of the small changes in everyday life can save quite a bit of money.
Spontaneous Family Getaways
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
Plans and routines are what distinguish family life from utter chaos. But sometimes, you’ve just gotta shake things up.
Go Ahead … Give a Squeeze
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
Nothing brightens up a wintry kitchen better than that sassy sun-bright citrus, the lemon.
Secrets of Family Bonding
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
I remember sitting in the dentist chair a few months after giving birth to my second son, and drilling my doc for advice.
Make the Most of Your Grocery Store Budget
By Renae Chiovaro
Renae Chiovaro is a mother of two boys who blogs at madamedeals.com on how to save money in all aspects of life.
Slashing your food budget does not mean that you have to sacrifice taste or gourmet-style meals.
Perfect (Chicken) Thighs
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
I’m a huge fan of chicken thighs.
6 Great Web Sites That Help You Save Money Online
By Jennifer Quintua
Jennifer Quintua is the owner and blogger of SisterlySavings.net. She is the mother of three who is always looking for a good deal.
I love to shop. I also love to save money, so if I can save money while shopping, I’m all for it!
9 PM Blackout
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
It hit me about two months ago that evenings in front of the TV, video games, and computer at my house had finally gotten out of control.
Talking to Your Kids
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
It never ceases to amaze me that even after the holidays -- when my kids have been gifted with just about everything their pampered little hearts could desire -- they still come home with zingers like “Sam’s so lucky, he got a flat-screen TV with an X Box for his room,” or “The Millers are so cool, they got Declan a trampoline!”
Save the Most Money at After-christmas Sales
By Julie Smart
Julie Smart is the mother of five wonderful children and a blogger at couponsavingfamily.com.
I always shop early the day after Christmas to get the best selection.
Contain Yourself
By Peg Rosen
Peg Rosen is a freelance writer and the mother of two boys. She regularly blogs at relish-this.blogspot.
My house is stuffed to the rafters with flours, sugars, chocolate chips and every rich ...
Getting Ready for the Holidays
If you’re in a last-minute holiday-planning rut, try out these unique, sure-to-please ideas from these crafty and creative bloggers.
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Family Value: Creative Ways to Save Money
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