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Mommy Day Camp

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:00:24 +0000

OMG! It’s summer and you didn’t get around to or couldn’t afford to put the rugrats in Summer Camps. Yes, we all love our children but I know sometimes we feel like my friend Anjana, who calls her 4 and 6 year old “thing one and thing two.” But we’re here to [...]

Celebration Time!

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:56:08 +0000

Are you getting ready to celebrate a college grad, special birthday or engagement? We have some tips for fabulous champagne cocktails that will help save money when you're entertaining a crowd. Ideas came from Graham.

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Plan Your Summer Camping Trip Now!

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 22:17:18 +0000

As an adult, I can't say that I have fond memories of childhood camping. One summer, I was running barefoot at a beach campsite, cut my foot on a pop-top, and proceeded to get a horrible infection...

Hungry Teens? Host a Pasta Bar Night

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:39:37 +0000

Hosting a slumber party or a post-game teenage get-together at your house? Set up this frugal, fast and easy Pasta Bar Night. The pre-made sauces can be found at any market and you should be able to find some grocery coupons to save money on the ingredients. Tortellini or Ravioli (Meat, Vegetable or Cheese) Spaghetti Marinara Sauce Pesto Sauce Alfredo [...]

Host an Oscars Party!

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:48:53 +0000

Many of us haven’t seen all the movies yet, but it’s still fun to watch the stars come out and see who wins. Make it more fun by inviting a group of girlfriends, couples or neighbors that are movie lovers. As always, we have some ideas for keeping the party fun and staying within your [...]

Weekend Fun for Frugal Families

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:25:34 +0000

Going to the mall for a shopping outing isn’t the best thing to do when you’re on a budget and a trip to the movie theater for 4 can set you back $60 dollars these days. But the weather isn’t great at this time of year for the cheap outside activities like hiking and biking. [...]

The Perfect Holiday Cocoa

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:17:44 +0000

Warm your hands and tummy with this sweet, creamy holiday drink for adults and kids. Enjoy it in the evening by the fireplace or after some outdoor winter fun. If you want to warm your spirits, as well, add some peppermint schnapps. Hot Peppermint Chocolate Serves 4 3 cups hot nonfat milk 6-8 York Peppermint Patties A dash [...]

The Book Club Ladies Recommend…

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:46:51 +0000

Family Board Games!

Whether you’re snowed in, or just stuck in the house due to lack of funding, our Book Club Ladies have once again come through for Ms. Nickel with a list of the family board games that they recommend. If you don’t have some of them, why not try a board game swap with your neighbors or friends? Perhaps you have a game that someone else has grown tired of. In addition, Walmart (yes, I said it) is having some truly good sales on toys and games this year so you might be able to find one of the old standards for a steal of a price.

Apples to Apples – Our Book Club reviewers gave this game the highest rating. Here are some of their reviews: “We play "Apples to Apples" which is lots of fun. There's also an expansion pack of additional cards that can be bought separately.”, “We like Apples to Apples for all that can read (or team w/ someone who whispers well and can read).”, “We love Apples to Apples, jr, regular and Jewish editions. It is fun for all ages.”, and “We love to play Apples to Apples”.

Blokus – Once again, a Book Club family favorite. Our reviewers recommend “Blokus, regular and trigon editions”. They call it “fun for all ages (with modified rules for 3 year olds)” and many of them simply said “we love Blokus”.

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Used Book Classics: A Perfect Gift for Your Guy

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:27:29 +0000

New books are so 90s. With hardcover novels approaching the $30 mark, it is ridiculous not to take a look at the used book section on Amazon and give they guys in your life a classic that they can keep forever, re-read and loan to their buddies.This December, get your hubby, [...]

Pomegranate Ginger Sparkler

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:41:05 +0000

Expensive champagne for your holiday party? No way! Use any inexpensive sparkling wine and make this delicious champagne cocktail. 1 piece of ginger root, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. pomegranate/cranberry juice 4 oz. inexpensive sparkling wine (i.e. Korbel Brut) 2 oz. sparkling water Pour sparkling wine into a flute or punch glass. Add pomegranate juice and sparkling water. Drop in one [...]