Tag Archives: compromise

Entertaining Houseguests on the Cheap

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

We’ve talked before about long weekend fun on the cheap, but not about playing host on a shoestring. The cost of having houseguests can sneak up on you, but Jo and I have the following suggestions that may help you keep the expense of entertaining in check: Continue reading →

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Life Without Cable – The Update

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

It’s been a little more than two months since we pulled the plug on our cable boxes and, reluctantly, handed them over to the cable company. Did we survive the trauma? We are, shockingly, unharmed. Continue reading →

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The ‘B’ Word! No, not that one, the other one.

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

Nobody likes to use the ‘B’ word in polite company, but when you’re kid-rich and cash-poor, sometimes you have to. Let’s talk about what your friends do – and don’t – need to know about your budget. Continue reading →

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The ABCs of Inexpensive or Downright Free Halloween Costumes, Part Two

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

With maximum fun for minimal money in mind, Jo and I have compiled an entire alphabet’s worth of costume ideas to inspire you and your children. Today’s post features M-Z, and yesterday’s post covered A-L. Continue reading →

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The ABCs of Inexpensive or Downright Free Halloween Costumes, Part One

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

With maximum fun for minimal money in mind, Jo and I have compiled an entire alphabet’s worth of costume ideas to inspire you and your children. Today’s post features A-L, and tomorrow’s post will cover M-Z. Continue reading →

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