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Fun and Frugal Holiday Traditions to Enjoy as a Family

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Chonce Maddox / December 1st, 2015 / 2 Comments

I know it’s been said many times that the holidays are not just about gifts and money. There are so many other things to enjoy and family traditions is one of them. It’s great to manage your money properly, find deals and save this holiday season, but if you focus only on the financial side of things, you probably won’t get much out enjoyment out of this time of year. Here are a few holiday traditions...

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How to Give Thanks to Someone

Chonce Maddox / November 26th, 2015 / 2 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving to all the American readers! The meaning behind Thanksgiving is something everyone should acknowledge whether you celebrate the holiday or not. It’s a great time to meet up with loved ones, eat together and share everything that you are thankful for in life. Sometimes life gets busy and we forget to show gratitude for the little things in life and appreciate what we have. If there’s...

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3 Board Games that Can Help Teach Your Kids about Money

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Chonce Maddox / November 24th, 2015 / No Comments

Playing board games is a popular pastime for most kids. Even this day and age with technology and video games taking over, parents can still go to any store and purchase new and old board games to introduce to their kids during family game nights. If you’re trying to teach your kids about money in a fun and engaging way so it doesn’t bore them, you can start with some of these popular board games...

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Easy Ways to Save on Back to School Supplies

Jill / August 5th, 2015 / No Comments

Summer is winding down, and for many people, that means back to school time – and shopping for school supplies. If you have school-aged children, you probably know this means buying more than a few notebooks and number 2 pencils. In fact, the average household will spend an estimated $100 per child for back to school supplies. Before you start to panic, here are some easy ways to save loads...

Posted in: Education, Family, Minimalism and Frugality, Money Tagged with: back to school, money saving tips, save on school supplies, saving money, school supplies