If you’re looking for great websites to enhance your child’s learning you’re going to love this list of the best free educational websites for kids.
It can sometimes be hard to find the ideal balance of fun and learning. The challenge might seem daunting, but have no fear the perfect learning website is out there.
Just check out this list of fun and information-filled sites to find the right website for you and your kids!
We’ve put this list into 7 different categories to make your search easier. See the table of contents for details.
Are you looking for family date night ideas that are fun, but don’t cost an arm and a leg? Sometimes inexpensive Fun Recreation Ideas are hard to find.
These days it’s easy to spend a significant amount of money on date night or date day. Families often overspend their recreation budget, thinking they can’t cut these expenses and still have a good time.
But we challenge that notion. There are hundreds of ways to enjoy family time or a date night without dropping $100 to do it.
Consider what you’d pay for the following: a professional sporting event, a concert, a museum visit, … Read more »
If you’re looking for places with free wifi near you, we have lots of options. Or are you wondering where you can get the fastest wifi connections? There are more than 92,000 locations in the U.S. that provide free internet access.
We’ve created a list of coffee shops, retailers and other places that give you free internet access AND we’ve provided the speeds you can expect too.
Have you ever said to yourself, “I need a hobby?” Are you looking for some fun, inexpensive, or interesting hobbies to try?
Hobbies are a great way to challenge yourself, learn a new skill, or provide some extra income. And they’re especially fun if they don’t cost a lot of money to get started.
If you’re looking for something new, check out these 53 choices.
Fun & Interesting Hobbies that Became Successful Businesses
There are free places to workout all around us if you just know where to look. We reached out to our Facebook friends and learned about dozens more free workout options than we’d never heard of.
If you’re looking for “free exercise near me,” we’ve got lots of ideas.
How have you had to struggle over members of your extended family giving too many or inappropriate gifts to your children?
A good friend of mine has a struggle with her mother-in-law giving expensive presents to her son.
My friend and her husband are on a budget and they want to teach their son that Christmas isn’t about presents but about traditions, family, and charity. But this … Read more »
How can you have a Magical Christmas and an extra special Christmas on a small budget if your bank account is less than enchanted?
We all want to make Christmas a special time of year for our kids and other family members. But we don’t want to wake up in January with huge credit card bills and a large dose of Christmas regret.
It really comes down to time versus money. If you don’t have the money to buy every present you want to give, then you’ll have to invest some time to make the magic happen.
Are you coming into an inheritance in the near future? Or have you already inherited some money? Are you wondering what to do with inherited money?
We’ve been going through the process for the past few years and have learned a lot. We’ve also met with some incredibly wise and experienced estate and investment experts in the process. In this article, we’ve reached out to Attorney Lyle Soloman, the principal from Oak View Law Group in Rocklin, California.
How Inheritances Can Be Received
There are several ways that most people receive an inheritance.
Is it possible that our good intentions and generosity could end up entitling our kids? No parent intentionally sets out to create dependent children who expect to be given everything they desire.
If you want to raise kids who aren’t entitled but are empowered – keep reading. We have 7 ways we helped our kids to become Financially strong, fit and independent.
Kids are kind of funny. If we offer to pay for something, they’ll gladly let us do it . . . forever and ever. If we don’t pay, they’ll carry on about how “mean” and out of touch with reality … Read more »
We’re all about being realistic and frugal. In this article we’re looking for practical ways that grandparents can positively Influence their grandchildren – some of these ideas are amazing!
We asked our Facebook friends how they’ve seen Grandparents influence Grandchildren in a positive way. Our goal was to build a brainstormed list of ideas to encourage grandparents to be active participants in their grandchild’s life.
If your child’s grandparents (your in-laws or parents) could help your family with their financial and relational resources, what would you wish for?
We’ve got Frugal Fashion Tips for Kids when you’re shopping for back-to-school clothes. These will help your kids to look nice, be a little trendy, and not cost a fortune.
We outfitted 5 kids with wardrobes each year. We also found lots of ways for them to look fashionable while staying within our frugal spending limits.
5 Ways to Save on Fashionable Back-To-School Clothes
Parents spend a lot of money on Back-to-school sales for clothing each year. According to the National Retail Federation, 60 percent of moms said that they would spend more on back-to-school clothes for their children … Read more »
This Budget Success Stories Page contains a growing list of Budgeting Ideas from readers like you!
If you want some encouragement about how a budget can revolutionize your personal finances, you’ve come to the right place. We love hearing stories of budgeting success – going from debt to equity, desperation to determination, and seeing the joy of families who have learned to make their money do what they want it to do. Read these stories and be encouraged!
Are you looking for family game games that are inexpensive, fun and will have your family wanting to play again and again?
Have you ever wondered about what are some of the best family game night games for different age groups?
We’ve got answers and videos.
Nothing brings families together like some friendly competition. And it’s even more fun when you pick some fun games to play together on a family game night.
And the games we recommend don’t cost a lot of money. As a matter of fact, some are completely free.
We’ve included an overview of each game, some instructions, and … Read more »
Want to save money on your next rental car? You’re going to love these 12 cheap and clever car rental hacks. We’ve tried most of these and they really work to cut the cost of your trip.
First, we’ll tell you a story about our BIGGEST savings. Then we’ll give you 11 other tips!
How these Rental Car Hacks saved us $200+!
We were traveling to Richmond, Virginia to speak at a conference and to spend a few days vacationing with family and friends.
There were six of us traveling, plus luggage for one week … and 24 cases of our books.
Frugal Family Vacations don’t have to be boring. And fun vacations don’t have to be expensive to be memorable.
We’ve compiled a list of ways for you to have fun and frugal family vacations. This list comes from friends and our own experiences. We’ll share more than two dozen money-saving vacation tips for meals, lodging, and activities. You’ll make great memories on a budget.
Do you have college loans? Are you looking for a list of student loan forgiveness programs? Are you wondering if you can get loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness isn’t available to everyone, but it is a great way to pay off student loans that have already been accrued!
We’ve scoured the loan forgiveness landscape and found 10 different programs that might benefit you.
Covid Student Loan Forgiveness
Covid-19 has changed the Student Loan landscape with payments being delayed and the prospect of a huge forgiveness program being approved by the US Congress. Currently, repayments are scheduled to start after May 1, … Read more »
Copies Near Me is a popular Google Search! You never know when you might need to make a Black & White or Color copy. And finding a place to do that inexpensively, especially if you don’t have your own printer can be challenging!
Even though the world is increasingly paperless, there are going to be times when you’ll need a crisp, clean paper document in your hands.
If you find yourself in need of a copier, then browse this list of 29 different places (in 4 categories) for the best free or cheap copies that will make your life easier!
Should you give your kids an allowance for chores?
“NOOOOO!” … that was our first response.
But years later we reconsidered this decision because we discovered the 5 / 50 / 500 money rule.
There are rules that govern our lives, our world, and the universe. There are also rules that govern the earning, saving, and spending of money. Knowing how to operate within the rules usually means success and a more peaceful existence. Violating the rules has the opposite effect.
Preparing your child to live a financially independent life may not be on the top of your to-do list. But if … Read more »
If you’ve ever wondered how to live on one income or whether your family can afford to do it or not, the following 5 email questions should help you get your answer.
Finding free tax help and filing your taxes doesn’t have to be expensive.
If you’re a lower-income family, just starting out after college, a senior, military or former military family, there are lots of options for getting your taxes filed for free or for almost nothing. We’re hoping that you’ll check out these three options and be able to save a boodle! We’ve personally used two of the three services, and Steve’s dad was a volunteer with the last one.
Filing your income tax return doesn’t have to be a taxing (or expensive) proposition
Filing taxes is an annual ritual that most of … Read more »
This Debt-Free Living & Frugal Living Inspiring Stories Page contains a growing list (17) of success stories from our readers on how they avoid debt and live life joyfully!
If you’re looking for encouragement to keep going, you’re going to love reading these frugal living success stories from real people. Some struggle with debt, others are finding joy in living within their means. Keep reading and get stoked about the possibilities!
Did you ever ask yourself, “How does a budget work?” Do you like the word “Budget?”
We often hear people refer to budgets in negative terms. Words that imply pain or restriction or deprivation.
We have a different view of the way budgets work.
We look at a household budget as a positive thing.
It’s a tool that preserves our money and lets us enjoy life and the things we have. We think a budget is very similar to a dam on a lake. Keep reading and find out why.
A BUDGET Like a Dam?
We’ve heard some people refer to trying a money management system … Read more »
Are you looking for the best type of budget for your family? With so many different types of budgets available, which one will work for you?
We’ve discovered that there are almost as many types of budget systems as there are people talking about it.
Family Budgets can be done with expensive software systems, free systems, apps, websites and grandma’s cookie jar system for budgeting.
With so many choices, it’s hard to know which type of budget will be best for you!
What Type of Budget System Will Work Best for Your Family?
Lots of people talk about having a budget for their money.
Lots of … Read more »
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