Archive for 'Family'

Frugal Family Feast: Chicken Roulade
May 16, 2013 - This week’s Frugal Family Feast recipe turns chicken breasts into colorful pinwheels that can feed a family of four for less than $15.

9 Movie Theater Extras We Could All Do Without
May 16, 2013 - Of course, one of them is the people who play with their cellphones during the film. But that's far from the only annoyance.

Say Yes to Paying Less for a Wedding Dress
May 15, 2013 - Less expensive doesn't mean less magical. There are ways you can save on a dress and still have your dream wedding.

One A Day Vitamins Prevent Disease: Or Do They?
May 14, 2013 - A nonprofit is suing Bayer over claims its multivitamins prevents disease.

14 Free or Dirt-Cheap Summer Activities for Kids
May 14, 2013 - Beat summer boredom without going broke with these fun ideas.

Ads Hide Secret Messages That Only Kids Can See
May 13, 2013 - A clever printing technique allows advertisers to create optical illusions — or different messages for kids and adults on the same image.

How to Find a Summer Camp Your Kid Will Be Crazy About
May 13, 2013 - With the dizzying array of camps and costs, you need some help making the right decision. Here are some questions to ask that will help you uncover an experience your child will remember.

Pump Up the Jam: 7 Sassy Uses for Preserves
May 13, 2013 - Jam can be used to create sophisticated dishes and foodie treats very frugally. Its versatility will surprise you.

What Mom Needs: Financial Advice
May 10, 2013 - Moms are less prepared for retirement than fathers or women without children, a new study says.

Penny-Pinching Tips for a Perfect Project Graduation Party
May 10, 2013 - The drug- and alcohol-free post-graduation event you and your school plan can be held with very little expense and still be memorable and fun.

Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
May 10, 2013 - This week: how to start a home business, biggest job mistakes, buying and selling on Craigslist, vacation home exchanges, and why credit cards aren't competitive.

Mother’s Day Gift Contest Winners
May 10, 2013 - Two weeks ago we announced a contest to determine the worst Mother's Day gift you've ever given or received. Here's what you said.

What My Mom Taught Me About Money
May 09, 2013 - As Mother's Day approaches, it occurs to me that my mom taught me everything I ever needed to know about money when I was a kid.

Living Together but Not Married? 5 Tips
May 08, 2013 - Nearly half of Americans in their 30s and 40s have lived together in a romantic relationship. While that may make for a happy couple, it can lead to money misery.

Should You Move to North Dakota?
May 08, 2013 - The Bakken oil and gas fields have plenty of high-paying jobs. But you need to consider more than the paycheck.