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get out of the house without breaking the budget
Enjoy getting out of the house and doing things with the family without breaking the budget with these tips.
finding time to craft Part One–making time
I’ve been working on how to get some more crafting into my day. Time is short, but I’m really missing my creative time. This week I’ve written a three part series on finding time to craft. I like to sew mostly, but the tips over the next few days are relevant for getting any type [...]
exploring your local library–more than just books
When it comes to being frugal, my one major weakness is books. I LOVE books. My idea of paradise is a library room with floor to ceiling bookshelves lining every wall. And a comfy chair. And an open fireplace. And a cup of tea… Anyway, our book budget is zero dollars. But that’s ok, because [...]
preparing for the cold and flu season
Over the last month we had four virus in four weeks. The last one really laid us all low, the coughing lingering for two weeks after. Sick for six weeks with a sick, unhappy bub = not fun. While ‘plenty of bed rest’ may be what the doctor ordered, when you’re a parent, especially one [...]
fun frugal summer holiday ideas
Does this sound familiar: no school for six weeks and three days in you’re already hearing the dreaded “I’m bored!” Ok, so the little fella is too young for this yet, but I remember those words coming out of my own mouth not so long ago. I’m discovering that the best children’s activities are the [...]
the money talk
It’s that time of the year again. Time to draw up a new budget and decide on some goals for the coming year. DH and I recently sat down and had THE TALK. What our financial priorities will be for 2011. Dealing with stark financial realities is never fun. Budgeting and goal setting can be [...]
unplugged. screen free time and a TV free month
This month we are having a TV free challenge. No telly at all for an entire month. (Except the football. Being finals month, it was the only way to get DH to agree.) I went five years without owning a TV when I first moved out of home. When I flatted, we didn’t have internet [...]
the memories we give to our children
Winter time was always heralded in with a family ritual when I was a kid. Every year, when the first southerly blew, we would close the windows for the season. We had those windows that wind in and out, and after years of shifting, swelling and warping, the windows no longer closed with ease, so [...]
50 Free And Almost Free Holiday Activities For Kids
With Summer holidays coming up, I’ve found 50 ideas for entertaining the kids for little or no money plus some online resources with crafts, games and kids activities.
Choosing Safe Plastics
Choosing safe plastics with the help of the environmental working group.
