This past weekend was the opening of blueberry season here in CT – at least at our favorite local farm. We like to go to Litchfield Hills Blueberry Farm because they have a huge farm and a tremendous variety of berries, meaning the growing season is months long as opposed to just a few weeks. […]
frugal family fun
Nine Ideas for Fantastic Frugal Family Fourth Fun!
The fourth of July can be a great, fun festive holiday without breaking the bank. Learn all about alliteration and saving money this fourth of July holiday.
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Making an Owl Cake – Plus My Awesome Chocolate Cake Recipe
Today I’m switching up topics and I’m going to talk all about how to make an owl cake. Why this rather than another serious personal finance topic like revealing the real definition of the middle class or pointing out the inconsistencies of the media when it comes to the subject of the middle class? Because […]
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My Fun and Frugal Halloween Philosophy – Crafts, Costumes, and Deals
Halloween can be a ton of fun without breaking the bank. Learn all about how the CMO clan does costumes, decorating, and fun activities for the holiday.
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Making The Ordinary A Bit Extraordinary
Any parent knows the struggle. You want to do something fun together as a family, something everyone will enjoy. The kids are “bored” of the same old thing. The easy answer would be to just go spend a lot of money doing some kind of fun and new activity – a visit to an amusement […]
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When Saving $10 On a Field Trip Turns Into A Disaster
The other day, I took my son on a field trip and had the bright idea to use my membership to save $10. Well, lets just say that didn’t work out the way I had hoped.
