frugal living

School Supplies

Everything under $1 school supplies

Going back to school doesn't have to mean going to the poorhouse! You can get an entire year's worth of essential school supplies at...

School Supplies

Splurge vs steal: School supplies edition

Back-to-school shopping can be a parent's worst nightmare. From the endless search for the "perfect" backpack to the major dent in...

Budgeting & Saving

How to easily erase late fees

Late fees are a lot like speeding tickets: Even if you usually obey the rules, you'll probably get slapped with one sooner or later....

Family Activities

Big fun, small price: 10 Budget-friendly vacation ideas

Heading off for a vacation this summer? Many families will be hitting the road and air on trips this summer. Here's how to keep your...

Fashion & Style

Transform your man's closet on a budget

From old, nubby sweaters to rumpled cargo pants, your man's closet is probably one big crime against fashion. Kristen Smith-Hilton,...

Bargains, Savings & Shopping Tips

Make saving a cinch with online coupons

Saving money is more important than ever. But you've got more important things to do than spend your Sunday afternoon flipping and...

Budgeting & Saving

Tips for eating out with your family on a budget

Between soccer, baseball, ballet, piano, homework, housework and the lawn, preparing dinner at home isn't always possible. Even if...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Family bargain hunting for next winter

You may be ready for winter to be over. You may be yearning for spring and the lazy days of summer. But before the season is...

Family Recipes

4 Family meals under $20

For many households, food is one of the greatest monthly expenses (second only to rent or mortgage). One way to stretch the family...

New Year - Your Family

How to be a more frugal family

By definition, frugality is eliminating waste and avoiding unnecessary expenses on items that you consume. When just one person is...

Easy Dinner Recipes

Double-duty dinners

School's well under way now, and it seems the kids always have 80 places they need to be. Meanwhile, as you juggle schedules and...

Wine & Cocktail Recipes

9 Autumn wines under $20

The wines you serve should change with the seasons. Cool weather calls for crisp wines that make you think of changing leaves and...

Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips

Affordable Thanksgiving family activities

Thanksgiving is the official start of the winter holiday season -- time to break out the festive table runner, some apple cider,...

Family spending

10 Tips from the experts on spending & saving: Mom in charge: Part III

Spending. Saving. Finding the balance. Easier said than done, right? Fatima Mehdikarimi, founder of ShoppingQueen.com, knows how to...

Budgeting & Saving

Easy ways to save money

Unless you are filthy rich, you are probably always on the lookout for ways to save money. There are many simple changes you can...

Budgeting & Saving

Ten things you can do to save money on energy costs

As the colder months quickly descend, consumers should take the time to ensure their home is as energy-efficient as possible....