Frugal Kids

Frugal Birthday Presents for Kids

Does it seem like your child is invited to a different birthday party each weekend? Learn how to reign in the expense with these frugal present ideas.

Kids & Consumerism: Fighting Back

Sound familiar? Perhaps a little too familiar? If you’re a parent, you’ve inevitably found yourself starring in this little one-act play a thousand times. And yet, no matter how many times you’ve rehearsed your lines, it doesn’t get any easier to fill your role.

8 Great Gifts Kids Can Make

If your kids’ Christmas shopping lists are as long as yours, it may be time to encourage them to start making their own gifts. Read on for eight simple and affordable gifts that kids can make.

Baby Bargains

Babies may be little, but they sure can do a lot of damage to your budget. Read on to learn about several baby bargains that will help to minimize the damage.

How to Save Money on Kids' Clothes: A-L

Keeping a kid in clothes can be an expensive undertaking. Whether it’s a pair of pants that gets destroyed at recess or a shirt that is outgrown after just a few uses, it seems like there’s always something that needs to be replaced.

How to Save Money on Kids' Clothes: M-Z

M- Mention your shopping list to others. Ask friends and family to keep an eye out for specific clothing items, and you’ll increase your chances of finding a deal.

10 Ways to Entertain the Kids

While it’s great to have the kids home for the summer, planning enough activities to keep them entertained can get expensive in a hurry. Fortunately this doesn’t have to be the case. Here are several budget-friendly activities that your kids are sure to love:

Free Kids’ Craft Supplies

Looking for ideas to keep your kids busy? Keep these free craft supplies on hand, and they’ll stay entertained for hours.

Rewarding Your Child: The Free & Easy Way

There are times when a child really deserves to be rewarded for a job well done. It might be your toddler's first potty training success, your daughter's first honor roll report card or your son's first brave attempt at riding a bike.