July 9, 2009
For some, the family cell phone plan is the greatest invention ever. Instead of managing four or five individual lines — and paying full price for each — family cell phone plans allow families to pool together and share a bucket of minutes. This saves the time of managing each account, and because of the [...]
June 19, 2009
When I think back to the birthday parties my kids have had over the years (and with 5 kids there have been plenty!), the part I’ve always enjoyed the most has been the games. There is no better way to fill your home with laughter and cheering than to get everyone involved in a [...]
June 18, 2009
Looking for something fun and frugal to do this summer? Get out of the heat and take the kids to the movies. Movie theaters all over the country are offering free, and discounted movies all summer long. Here are some of the larger chains and what they are offering.
Regal Entertainment Group: [...]
December 16, 2008
Every home needs a marshmallow gun. Well, that’s what the toy catalogs want us to think anyway. It seems every catalog we received this year had some version of a marshmallow shooter.
Toy catalogs are a hot property in our house of 5 boys. My youngest, who is 5, has caught on to circling with a [...]
December 10, 2008
Movie night is a fun and frugal thing to do with the whole family. Light a fire, pop some popcorn, cuddle up with a warm blanket and a cup of egg nog, and enjoy these favorite Christmas movies. My family subscribes to Netflix, which is an inexpensive way to be able to watch [...]