In need of tips to be frugal in life? Read on to discover nine helpful hints from an expert herself! Expert Advice on Frugality Amy Dunn, frugal newspaper blogger, shared her advice on how to be thrifty with me years ago. The online magazine that published this interview no longer has this posted, so I wanted to raise this post from the ashes to share with my WhatMommyDoes readers Read below for Amy's best penny-pinching tips and sound advice for saving money on purchases. How to Be Frugal - Saving Money Way of Life When asked what it means to be conservative with money, Amy Keep Reading
Archives for February 2013
Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms – Inexpensive Ideas for Kids & Dads
If you are reading this post, you've lucked out - this is a post of the best valentine's day gifts for moms! Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gifts from Kids When it comes to gifts my kids give me, I don't like to see them spend MY money on something for me. I'd much rather them make something meaningful that takes time, effort, and forethought. When your kids are little like mine are, all the work for this meaningful gift falls squarely on dad's shoulders. Sorry dudes! So to give all the dads out there a little boost and provide some nice Valentine's Day gift ideas for the moms in Keep Reading
Peanut Free Snack Ideas for Preschoolers
This week I have to buy snacks for my daughter's preschool class. Every time I go to the store for this, I don't have a plan because I can't seem to remember which items have peanuts in them and which ones don't. I'm fortunate that none of my kids have peanut allergies. For the sake of the ones who do at school, I definitely don't want to violate the peanut free rule. So this time I planned ahead and came up with a list of preschooler friendly snacks that don't have peanuts in them based on past experience and recommendations from the preschool. Of course, I am going to check Keep Reading
