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Halloween Costumes--Making it or Buying it? That is the question.

Posted 5 days 13 hours ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Shopping

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The first week of October has come and gone. Are you any closer to getting your little ones' Halloween costumes completed? Are they starting to weigh in on homemade vs. bought? Which one really is the better option for busy parents?

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Tagless clothing causing rashes and blisters

Posted 5 weeks 5 hours ago by Paul Michael

Safety, Shopping, Health, Allergies

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I was happy when tagless shirts came out, I hated that scratchy feeling. I figured my girls did as well, and resorted to cutting the tags out of clothing until the tagless shirts came along. But it seems some babies and smaller children are having very nasty reactions to the ink used in the tagless clothing.

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Cabbage Patch Kid Giveaway!

Posted 5 weeks 2 days ago by Lynn Truong

Shopping, Announcements

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We have a brand new, limited edition 25th anniversary Cabbage Patch Kid to give away to one lucky reader.

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Are Cheap Diapers Worth the Savings?

Posted 7 weeks 2 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Home Life, Finances, Shopping

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I'm all about living frugally. There are many things I buy for less by purchasing the off-brand. But should diapers be one of them?

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Kids Eat Free....Or Really Cheap

Posted 12 weeks 3 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Relocation, Entertainment, Time Management

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Tired of cooking? Does your budget not stretch enough to cover dining out with the entire family? Check out these restaurants where kids eat free....or really cheap!

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Innovative Eco-Diaper Bag For a Cleaner, Safer World

Posted 14 weeks 18 hours ago by Will Chen

Safety, Shopping

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Seventh Generation is an award winning manufacturer of non-toxic, environmentally safe products. Our friends at Wise Bread are always raving about this company, so we were pretty excited when they announced their new creation: A stylish Eco-Diaper Bag.

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Shared Parenting: Why it Works for Us

Posted 15 weeks 2 days ago by Sherry Pardy

Chores, Discipline, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, New Parents

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According to a recent New York Times article, the fact my husband does the laundry makes us trendy parents. Who knew?

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Buying Cheap Sneaks: Your Kids Get What You Pay For

Posted 21 weeks 2 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Home Life, Finances, Shopping

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I’m all about a bargain, and I especially love when kid’s shoes go on clearance at places like Target, JCPenney, and Walmart. But the one thing I’ve learned is not to get too attached. Shoes are one of those special staples that take a lot of wear and tear, and if you refuse to buy the best, you can’t always expect it.

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Hilarious Sermon-Free Picture Books to Tame the Tantrum and Ameliorate the Meltdown

Posted 21 weeks 2 days ago by Katherine Turner

Discipline, Shopping, Entertainment, Etiquette, Learning Tools, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Pre School

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Want a novel tack to take the next time your kid flings himself face-down in front of a Tonka Truck display or blows a gasket because her “very pink” underpants are in the wash? Try making them laugh at what makes them cry!

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Online Coupons and Freebies

Posted 23 weeks 6 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Time Management

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Coupon cutting just got easier. Here are links and information on online coupons sites, stores that take double coupons listed by state, and freebies!

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Avoiding arguments part 1 - Gift Cloning.

Posted 24 weeks 3 days ago by Paul Michael

Home Life, Shopping

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As a regular writer for our sister blog Wisebread, this article goes against every frugal bone in my body. It pains me to even think about it but the result is worth it, even if it hurts my wallet and my idea of getting more bang for your buck. When it comes time for gifts, you can stop a lot of arguments by buying the same thing for every kid.

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Hallmark's new adhesive gift wrap giveaway!

Posted 24 weeks 4 days ago by Lynn Truong

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Hallmark has launched an innovative adhesive wrapping paper. The paper has a sticky coating (like a post-it note, but stronger) so it's self-adhering. We have 3 rolls to give away, just in time to wrap Mother's Day gifts!

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Errands Without the Stress!

Posted 25 weeks 3 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Pregnancy, Entertainment, Learning Tools, New Parents, Time Management

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Do you know that taking care of errands can actually be relaxing? Check out these top online shopping "hot spot" sites, cozy up to your computer, and get those errands done!

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Book Review: Parenting, Inc.

Posted 25 weeks 6 days ago by Carrie Kirby

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Pamela Paul's new book is a wakeup call to today's consumerist parents: Not only do our kids not need all the crap we are buying them -- it may actually be hurting them.

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Budget Is Not a Four Letter Word: Surviving a Layoff

Posted 25 weeks 6 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Entertainment, Relationships

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Did the unthinkable happen...a layoff? We survived it by following a few life adjustments, so can you!

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Baby Jamz Rocks!

Posted 28 weeks 1 day ago by Lela Davidson

Shopping, Entertainment

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Need a little more umph to your Toddler Tunes? Baby Jamz are energized with pop sound that kids will love!

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Four Reasons You Should Join a CSA

Posted 33 weeks 5 days ago by Caitlin Giles

Family Planning, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Health, Learning Tools, Nutrition, Wellness

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Looking for a cost-effective way to feed your family organic, locally-grown, delicious food? Join a CSA!

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Grocery Shopping with Kids

Posted 34 weeks 4 days ago by Catherine Shaffer

Family Planning, Discipline, Shopping

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Personally, I give each and every one of you permission to shop without your kids, if that works for you. I rarely take mine along. I would rather get in and out quickly, and avoid negotiations over treat items. However, when my son was a toddler and a preschooler, I pretty much had to take him with me. He was just always there, you know? It's like he didn't have his own life or something.

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Three Easy Ways to Save Money by Eating at Home

Posted 39 weeks 1 day ago by Lela Davidson

Chores, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Nutrition

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Eating at home is easier than you think. With a little planning and a few strategies, you can save money, avoid the drive-through, and possibly even drop a few fudge-induced holiday pounds.

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Go Veggie for Health and Profit: Easy Ways to Feed Your Family More Vegetables and Save Money

Posted 39 weeks 4 days ago by Lela Davidson

Home Life, Shopping, Health, Nutrition

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Eating vegetarian isn't all about tofu and brown rice, and it doesn't have to be a total lifestyle change. Adding just a few veggie-licious meals to your family's diet can have a huge impact on your budget.

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