Last week, I shared with you how we learn about the children’s day while gathered around the dinner table. I promised you another conversation idea this week. This week’s idea will not only make the meal time more fun, but will also give you an interesting glimpse into your children’s developing personalities.
A while back I [...]

If you are anything like me, home maintenance is one of the more mundane, albeit necessary tasks of keeping a home. However, for few hours of work, money will be saved for weeks and months to come.
First, there are several good websites that feature checklists of the chores we should focus on this spring. A [...]

Lemon Cheese Bars are a great spring dessert. They are a little lighter than the heavier desserts we usually associate with winter and these are not overly lemon flavored, which makes them perfect for those who do not typically like lemon desserts.

Lemon Cheese Bars
1 box yellow cake mix, the ones with pudding in the mix [...]

I’m taking a week off from the Frugal Family Fun series, but be sure to join me next week for the next fun idea.

In the meantime, I’ve found a few deals at the Amazon Friday Sale to share with you:
J.A. Henckels International Everedge 13-Piece Knife Set with Bonus Cheese Knife $34.99, marked down from $122.00
Anne [...]

This is an adapted excerpt of my article How to be Frugal – The Four Essentials, originally posted at Happy to be at Home.
Those of us who consider ourselves wise with money or even frugal minded, have learned many tips, tricks and know precisely where to find the best deal. Our best money saving efforts, [...]

What is important to you when buying gifts for children? See my article on deciding which is better, spending less money or having less junk at Happy to be at Home.

Do your children like to talk? Or do you have to drag information out of them? My children love to talk. I mean they really, really love talking. Honestly, I wouldn’t change that about them even if I could. I understand some children do not open up much and even when asked about their [...]

Have you seen the Great American Bake Sale that is taking place across America? Its a wonderful program that endeavours to put an end to child hunger. There is a virtual version of this program taking place across the blogosphere. Just a little info about the Virtual Great American Bake Sale:

100% of the proceeds from [...]

Thanks to all who participated in the Family Game Night Giveaway sponsored by Out of the Box Publications.
The winning numbers were pulled from a Random Number Generator at Research Randomizer. (Please remember, as stated in the rules, if you do not leave an email or I cannot access your profile page, I have no [...]

This weekend, if you have children, chances are you will be one of many who will have stained fingers from coloring Easter Eggs. As part of the weekly Frugal Family Fun series, I would like to provide you with some ideas to make coloring the eggs even more special and unique than the egg stands [...]