It took a bout of unemployment to jolt Joyce Wilden of Melbourne, Fla., out of the cleaning products aisle. “We were out of window cleaner and looking for every possible way to save money,” she says. So she went online, searched for a recipe for a homemade version and has never looked back. “I discovered … Read more
Why on earth would any parent go camping with their kids? Between the packing, the hauling and the dirt, it’s enough to send you running to the Holiday Inn. But it’s these very same rustic realities that make a weekend or even a week in the woods the perfect glue for a great family bonding … Read more
It’s time for the annual block party, and you know what that means: burgers and dogs, brownies and ice pops, coolers of beer and juice boxes. Every family kicks in money and donates a dish, and everyone helps with the setup and cleanup. But instead of collaboration, maybe your block is ready for some friendly … Read more
You may have to forgo your big vacation plans this year, but a tighter budget doesn’t have to doom your summer getaway altogether. “You just have to be more creative, more flexible and willing to spend a little extra time finding deals. And without a doubt, great deals are out there,” says Claire Newell, author … Read more
Considering canceling your annual holiday shindig because of cost? No need. “With planning and a little creativity, it’s easy to throw a great party without spending a lot of money,” says former caterer Denise Vivaldo, author of Do It For Less! Parties (Terrace Publishing 2005) and Do It For Less! Weddings (Sellers Publishing 2008). Try … Read more