Get your family organized
Don’t you just love it when you find the easy way out? That’s what happened to me when I embarked on the daunting task of setting up a web site for my family. I wanted a place to upload family photos,...
View ArticleThe Crock-Pot, kids and dinner
You’d be hard-pressed to find a two-year-old who’s mastered the art of patience — my kids (two years and nine months) are no exception. Add to that the fact that I’m a working mom who skids in the door...
View ArticleVisit a museum for free
Art, history and culture thrive all around us, but outside of the nation’s capital most museums charge an entrance fee to experience it. Come this weekend though there will be a twist: Bank of America...
View ArticleHalloween countdown: Get the family together for a Halloween movie night
28 days until Halloween! Opt for a family movie night at home instead of going to the movies. Get teenagers excited about the fun month ahead and turn the evening into a Halloween event. Serve up some...
View ArticleTarget freebie: Flavor drops for prescription and over-the-counter medicine
When your child is sick, you just want to make it all better. But that can be difficult when your little one doesn’t want to take her medicine because it tastes yucky. Well, Target has a created a...
View ArticleGet a free Photo Card at Walgreens
This Father’s Day, show Dad you love him and know a thing or two about saving money. Head over to Walgreens to get a FREE folded Photo Card. Use coupon code DADCARD at checkout through June 12 and...
View ArticlePoll question: How do you stick to your budget over the weekend?
It’s difficult to stay on a strict budget during the weekend. The kids want to dine out and you want to take a break from cooking. So how does your family stick to the budget over those oh-so tricky...
View ArticleSpotlight: Meet a frugal blogger
Crystal Paine, 29, Kansas Blog: moneysavingmom.com Family members: 5 Average amount spent on groceries per week: $50 (including household items, but excluding dining out) From a young age, Crystal...
View ArticleTrick your family into eating nutritiously (without any arguments!)
On Saturday, we asked you to share the sneaky ways you get your kids and husband to eat well, and there were lots of great responses. Here’s the winning suggestion: “There are lots of things to do to...
View Article“The Best Advice I Got From Mom…”
In our May 2012 issue (on stands now), All You readers told us the best advice their mother ever gave them. Check out this great life lesson about listening with patience—and share your mom’s words of...
View ArticleChuck E. Cheese’s Coupons: Save This Summer
While most kids are content to spend summer days outdoors, on very hot days it can pay to stay inside to beat the heat. On those days, Chuck E. Cheese’s can be a great option for families, especially...
View ArticleWhy Getting a Flu Shot Early Could Be a Bad Thing
The past few weeks as I’ve passed my local pharmacy on the way to the grocery store, I’ve noticed something striking—a sign outside that says, “Get your flu shot now!” Really, I thought to myself? It’s...
View ArticleHow to Plan Ahead for Snow Days
For those of us who live in cold, snowy climates, there’s inevitably going to be some kind of snow days coming up. Do some creative prep now and you’ll have no trouble keeping the kids entertained if...
View ArticleAsk Santa a Question and Give Back to Charity!
For me, Santa’s arrival was one of the most important parts of Christmas Eve. My brother and I wrote him letters and left them by the fireplace, with the standard plate of cookies. (Plus an apple and...
View ArticleHow to Smooth Over Those Awkward Holiday Moments
Mishaps are an inevitable part of life, particularly when you’re entertaining. Here’s how to bounce back. Related: How to Create a Winter Wonderland on a Budget » Scenario #1: Your husband walks around...
View ArticleTune In For a Twitter Chat With Travel + Leisure at 2pm Tomorrow!
Are you heading on a vacation with your family this summer? You won’t want to miss Travel + Leisure‘s Family Travel Twitter chat tomorrow, May 20, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET. We’ll be discussing...
View ArticleAll In the Family: Babysitting Could Decrease Chances of Alzheimer’s
There are numerous benefits to having grandparents look after their grandchildren for an afternoon or two: It fosters family time and cuts down on childcare costs. But even more, a study from the...
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