Times have been tough, and they continue to get tougher. Being frugal in today’s economic climate means more than just putting some money in the piggy bank every two weeks or making a budget on a spread sheet. Being a frugal parent and family is an art that can get downright creative at times. The following are just a few ideas on how to be frugal, yet meet your family’s needs. 1. Eat at Home. This may seem like a [...]

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This holiday, you may be looking to save some money on presents for your loved ones. Especially if you have a large number of people to buy for, holiday gifts can be pretty pricey and a definite strain on your budget. Just because you don’t have a lot of cash to spend, doesn’t mean you can’t give a great gift that your family and friends will love. If you consider making your own presents rather than shopping retail, you will [...]

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By Guest Author Prior to the arrival of a new baby, it is difficult to predict how a family pet could react to the newest family member. Some pets may become jealous, some may become frightened, some might get aggressive, and some pets might adjust to the new baby right away. The pet’s reaction depends on both the pet’s personality and the pet’s role in the family prior to the arrival of the baby. If the pet was the center [...]

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By Guest Author So you’ve decided that you will not be sending your child to preschool. There are any number of reasons you may have reached this decision. In today’s economy, the cost of preschool can be prohibitive. For some parents, the idea of their child spending so much time away from home is a determining factor. Whatever your reasons for deciding to forego preschool, you may be wondering whether you are also giving up some of the developmental benefits. [...]

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