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A Frugal Family Fun Night!


It is no secret that more and more families are making tough decisions when it comes to their entertainment options due to the rising costs of "going out." But this doesn't mean that there is no fun to be had. Instead, now is the time for families to get creative and enjoy time together by turning their home into an entertainment destination. There are a variety of ways to do this, and here are a few ideas for having a frugal "family night in" without sacrificing the fun:
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Cloth Vs. Disposable Diapers

From the time you give birth in the hospital, you're inundated with information and coupons for disposable diaper brands. If you don't plug yourself into the cloth diapering community and do your due diligence, disposables seem like the best and only option.
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School Lunches The Frugal Way
It seems that school starts earlier every year. So it's time to start thinking about what to put in those school lunches every morning. My children always wanted to bring their own lunches because they didn't really like what was offered in the school lunchroom. But it was sometimes a little difficult to make their lunches nutritious and tasty and also to put a little variety in their lunchboxes without spending a small fortune...
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Free Printable
Having trouble keeping track of your child's school work? Print out this daily assignment log that can be put in a binder. They can fill it out or have a teacher fill it out and even sign it for you.
Printable Assignment Log

Make Your Own Coloring Books!
Coloring is still a realistic activity for young children. It's easy, simple, not to messy (unless your little Rembrandt starts coloring in the flowers on the wallpaper), and most children will not need to be supervised while coloring. Read Article

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