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For Mothers Day, Give The Gift Of Financial Freedom (Plus A Gift I Got!)

If you’re a mom (or married to a mom, or have a mom), you probably know that it’s Mothers Day this weekend. So that means it’s time to go out and spend money, right? After all, the average American spent $172 on Mothers day gifts last year.  I can see how that could happen pretty

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Frugal Fun With “Not A Box” – And Other Fun Objects

When people think about kids, they’ll usually think about toys and other such fun “stuff”. But kids, especially small kids, love playing with things you might not expect. Have you ever heard a parent complaining that they got their kid a brand new toy for Christmas, only to have them be more interested in playing

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Five Frugal Family Festival Lessons – Hot Air Balloons, Muffins, and Coffee – oh my!

A Fun and Frugal Morning Every year there’s a nearby town that holds a hot air balloon festival. At 6 AM on Saturday and Sunday, they have balloon launches where 20+ balloons take off into the sky and float for a while before landing wherever the wind takes them. This particular event is free, and

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Build and Grow and Kids Workshops – Free Weekend Fun

Did you know that both Lowes and Home Depot have free crafts every single month that your kids can make? You get a free apron, patches or pins, a certificate (at Lowes), and a craft to make, paint/sticker, and take home. This is a fun way for younger kids to spend a Saturday morning. I’ve

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