Tag Archives: school-aged kids

Saving on School Supplies

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

Ready or not, for those of you with kids in school – or going to school for the first time – it’s time to turn your attention to preparations for the coming year.

There are deals to be had and bargains to be found everywhere when it comes to school supplies, but even so without utilizing a few tricks and strategies your purchases can quickly add up and infringe upon other earmarks in your back-to-school budget.

In our latest dispatch, Wendy shares a few tips from a seasoned veteran, followed by some advice for those of you who may not be able to afford some or all of the items on your child’s back-to-school list. Continue reading →

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The Allowance Question

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

A couple of weeks ago, my son raided his piggy bank. Continue reading →

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No Chocolate, No Candy, No Fun: Homemade Valentines for Deprived Children

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

Since my son doesn’t know what he is missing, it isn’t difficult to sell him on the idea of making valentines, as that’s what we’ve always done for ideological reasons. In wondering whether homemade is cost-effective, I discovered that there is indeed a financial bonus: I didn’t search extensively, but the price of a box of 24 valentines seems to start around $9 (almost 40ยข per card) and go up from there, with $17 a box being the highest price I saw before my head exploded. Continue reading →

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Easy Homemade Christmas Ornaments, Part Two: Snowflakes Large and Small

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

This snowflake craft in two sizes takes a little bit of preparation, but uses a relatively small number of materials and produces eye-catching results. Continue reading →

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The School Lunch Dilemma, Part Two

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

In my previous post, I shared some ideas about making the process of preparing lunch a little easier. Today, I’m back with fifteen reasonably healthful menu suggestions, seven of which require little or no cooking. Continue reading →

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