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10 Free or Cheap Things to Do With Kids During the Spring

I was reading a blog post by Tricia Edgar this morning called “How Goes the Outdoor Challenge?” It got me to thinking about things my kids and I could do this spring. As a single mom, I don’t have a lot of money to budget for activities, but there are a lot of free and cheap things that can be done with kids. Here’s what I found: 1. Take a nature walk or hike. Stop along the way to talk about the things you see: leaves, rocks, birds, animal tracks, etc. 2. Go for a bike ride: Your bikes have … Continue reading →

Wall Art! Get Your Wall Art!

When I got pregnant, my husband and I were temporarily living in another state while he completed a yearlong, paid internship. My due date was right around the time we had to pack up and move back to where his school is located. Because we knew our departure would happen soon after our daughter was born, we didn’t set up a bedroom for her. Our living situation this year is also temporary, because my husband graduates from school in May, and we’ll most likely move to wherever his job takes him. Since our daughter co-sleeps with us and we’re moving … Continue reading →

Free 8×10 Of Baby

I know I said yesterday that today’s blog would be about whether you need to replace your child’s car seat after a car accident, but I discovered a deal that I had to share with you, and it’s only valid today. I know that many parents take their children to get their pictures taken professionally. This usually happens at three months, six months, nine months, one year, and every subsequent birthday. I’ve never taken my daughter to get her picture taken professionally. I’m not sure why, but it probably is a combination of a few things. It could be the … Continue reading →

Free Puppets

If you have been hanging in there with me through the last few days, you know that I have been exploring some frugal gifts for the holidays. We talked about putting together a nice puppet playhouse for nothing. Now, of course, we will need some puppets to go with the puppet playhouse. There are several ways to make puppets for free using common items that you already have around the house. When you make your puppets, they will have more of an impact if you choose a theme. You can choose a fantasy fairy tale theme and make a prince, … Continue reading →

Free and Low Cost Counseling and Support

Isn’t it ironic that when you most need counseling you usually don’t have the extra means to pay for it? You might need to seek out some advice about your finances, getting a new job or even on your marriage. Whatever the case, paying $50 to $400 an hour may not be the best thing to help you. If you find yourself in need of counseling or other similar support, it may be best to first start to look around for free and low cost options. Some of these options require you to meet certain financial or residential guidelines (you … Continue reading →

So Many Ways to Get Free Stuff

Did you know that despite the economy, there are so many ways to get free stuff? It is unbelievable how many different opportunities there are to supply your home and your family with items that you need for free. Here are my favorite ways to get stuff absolutely for free. And don’t forget, when it comes to getting things for free, be sure to return the favor or pass it forward. People you know Your friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers can be a great source of free items. Chances are pretty good that the people you already know have exactly … Continue reading →

What Are the Best Freecycle Finds?

Wherever I go, especially yard sales, I tell people about Freecycle. For example, when we had out lucky dining room set find last weekend, I told the owners who were moving to consider joining freecycle. Over the years I’ve been able to bless others with things in our home that we no longer needed, wanted or loved. And in return, we have been blessed with things that we wanted and needed from others. It is interesting to see all of the different offers and wants on my local freecycle board. Some people ask for expensive items, such as laptops and … Continue reading →

Five Ways to Save Money at the Movies

One of the things that I associate with summer is going to the movies. And while the expense of it can add up when you have five people in your family, it is still nice to be able to go out to the movies once or twice. Because the cost of going to the movies could normally equal two or three new DVD movies (or eight or nine used DVD movies), I have learned how to save most of this cost in the following ways. Skip the snacks Do you really need to snack during the movie? Unless you are … Continue reading →

Free Stuff at the Swap Shop

Do you want yet another way to get free clothing, free toys and free household items? Look around your area for the latest trend, the swap shop, or start your own. What is a swap shop? A swap shop is a place where people in a community can go to drop off items that are in good useable condition and pick up other things that they find there for free. No money changes hands, and the items can be put to good use over and over again. A swap shop may be as simple as an open trailer or as … Continue reading →

Free Cookbooks and Recipes

Are you ready to start cooking more from scratch? It will save you a lot of money over the coursed of a year if you can make your meals at home. Embracing cooking at home is wonderful, exciting and maybe even a little overwhelming. Do you just want to run our an buy up a bunch of new cookbooks? Well, you could do that and still save money by not eating out on one or two occasions, but wouldn’t it be better to take advantage of getting free cookbooks and recipes. Here are my favorite sources. Free cookbooks from manufacturers … Continue reading →