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You Tell Me: Teacher Gifts…Yay or Nay?
Tomorrow afternoon, students all over the country will be heading home for Christmas break. This week teachers are madly wrapping up lessons and dealing with squirrely children, who are anxious for school to let out. Which [...]
My Christmas Movie Top 10
‘Tis the season of bad weather and time to stay indoors. My family loves to watch movies, and the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is prime Christmas movie time. The thing about watching movies is that [...]
The Family Christmas Party: A Lesson in Frugality
This past Sunday we celebrated Christmas with my side of the family. Due to the crazy schedules of some of my brothers, it’s always easier to get together early in December than try to celebrate later [...]
Tightwad Tuesday: Read to Your Children
Today is December 1, the beginning of our 24 nights of reading tradition. Since I posted about it last year, I’m not going to repeat the post this year. But if you’re interested in the tradition, [...]
Play Board Games for Frugal Fun
Last night my family sat down and played The Game of Life. I remember playing it with my younger brother when we’d go to my grandparents’ house on Sunday afternoons. And now I play the same [...]
You Tell Me: How Far Would You Go?
I’ve seen a similar question asked on a couple of different forums I’ve visited. How far would you go to get out of debt? For instance. Would you: Take a second job? Cut out all vacations? [...]
You Tell Me: What are You Reading This Summer?
The countdown to the end of the school year continues. This morning my son is graduating from kindergarten, and as of 12:25 PST tomorrow, both kids will be out of school. I already mentioned that I [...]
10 Frugal Summer Fun Ideas
Summer is in full swing here in northern California with temperatures hovering near triple digits this past week. Having 3 kids and living on a tight budget, my wife and I have to come up with [...]
Take Advantage of Teachable Moments
I went yard sale shopping last Friday morning. The weather was beautiful, I saw an ad for a huge multifamily sale on Craigslist, and I was in the mood to get out of the house. As [...]
Career vs Stay at Home Mom: Is the Mommy Track a Good Idea?
This week’s question comes from Abby. She asks: I stayed home with my children for a few years, but I’m now looking for a job. Thanks to my background (I have an advanced degree in public [...]
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