Penny Pinchin' Mom

MAY 1, 2024

After all, coming home to a mountain of bills will do nothing more than make you want to run away again. You certainly do not want to return home to a stack of credit card bills you can’t pay. You certainly do not want to return home to a stack of credit card bills you can’t pay. And, you need to stick to it.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 12, 2016

Toys ‘R’ Us: LEGO Bricktober Hotel For ONLY $9.89 {Reg $19.99}. Toys ‘R’ Us has this 204-piece LEGO Bricktober Hotel on sale for just $9.89, normally $19.99. Get an EXTRA 1% cash back when you use this Shop At Home Link to begin your purchase , making the final price only $9.89! Final Price $9.89.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 10, 2024

I find that doing things more simply when I'm away from home both gives my skin a break when I'm also getting more exercise, so I am not dealing with extra breakouts, and I don't have to keep track of so many things that I'm scrambling to fit it all back in a bag when I have to pack up to go home. You want to look good in pics.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

You will find the most amazing collections of nearly new home decorating materials at them – beautiful lined panel drapes; lovely dining room furniture and display cases; wall art, wing back chairs, clocks and more – all for a pittance. All from homeowners replacing nearly new home decor. Trends come and go.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Clark, our cat, the day after we brought him home from the shelter. We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. This only happened after we stopped owning homes and became renters.

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JUNE 14, 2019

Hopefully the traveling will calm down soon… we are very ready to be at home for several weeks in a row! If you want to be really frugal, you can get a couple of gallons of water (or fill empty gallons up at home) and bring plastic cups for everyone during the trip.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 1, 2024

If you do and you can, here are some things I know they would absolutely adore and can be slipped inside a card: A night (or more) at a hotel If they still have children at home, give them an actual way to get some alone time and book a hotel room and maybe add something for added luxury, like a silk eye mask or some bath bombs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

There was the gas, the hotel, and the restaurants to pay for. We began cooking all of our meals at home. I bring a hot plate and a skillet and sauce pan with me to the hotel to reheat freezer meals that I’ve made in advance. Use hotel rewards. Ask for a better hotel rate or room.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

Before our family had food intolerances, we used to pick our accommodations in part based on whether the hotel had a free breakfast or not. If you’re going to stay in a hotel, why not take advantage of a free breakfast, especially if it’s a hot breakfast where the hotel serves eggs, pancakes and such.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

To save money at home and keep some of your hard-earned dollars in the bank, we have some realistic ways to save money for you! Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. Be loyal to your favorite hotel brand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Here are some great ways to show your partner that you love them on a budget: Cook Dinner at Home. This may sound boring but there is something very romantic about a bottle of wine and a good, home cooked meal in front of the fireplace with your partner. Grab a blanket and make some popcorn at home. Stay at a B&B.

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What if I forgot a baby item from home? Refrain from fretting if you accidentally forgot a baby item at home or need to purchase more. Disney Resort Q&A Can I ship items to my Walt Disney World Resort hotel? Are there refrigerators inside Walt Disney World hotel rooms? This includes grocery delivery services as well.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 5, 2023

We’ve also included a printable Disney Packing List for Babies for you to print off at home! For us, that means: Sheets, sleep sacks , pajamas, and pacifiers from home. We requested a crib from our Walt Disney World Resort hotel. We use our Apple HomePod at home, which we plan to bring. Favorite toys from home!

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 6, 2018

For pets on the go or at home. Perfect for traveling, everyday home use or use in RVs, boats, cars, hotels, and camping. Check out this cool Luna Collapsible Elevated Double Bowl Pet Feeder for only $19.99, regularly $30! This platform feeder features two removable and portable bowls that can also be used alone. Dishwasher safe.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

It's just a good way for me to get a little bit of home wherever I am, or even just to be able to access certain websites and pay bills and keep up with news. Taking a walk along the waterfront - I forget how much I love a waterfront until I find myself walking along one and enjoying the river views, especially at home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2012

After all, going on a holiday trip or even a business trip can already cost us a lot in terms of fare, hotel stay, and food. Missed Flights – If you missed your plane back home, travel insurance can cover the cost of getting a new plane ticket and even your extra night’s stay at the hotel.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

HP : Register with HP Home Stores’ Academic Purchase Program, and teachers can purchase products with discounts of up to 15%. Home & Hardware: Use these teacher discounts to save money on your next home purchase, repairs, paint, and more. Home Depot : With exempt paperwork, you can skip sales tax when shopping at Home Depot.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Gingerbread houses at local hotels. The display is free to the public and is inside the beautifully decorated lobby of the hotel. Tours of historical homes decorated for Christmas. Experience the magic of Christmas past as some of our historical family homes open their doors to share their Yuletide traditions.”

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Couponing 101

JUNE 25, 2019

You can enjoy a camping trip, stay with a relative, or even make your time at home a staycation without racking up bills. If you fly, your largest expenses will likely be your hotel stay, airfare, and car rental, so you’ll want to account for these costs first. Consider what you are prepared to spend on your next vacation.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 25, 2012

Summer is officially here and that means that kids are home, people are time off work, and gas prices are up (yikes!). The trick to a perfect staycation is to remember that you are still vacationing, even if you are staying at home, so try to keep household chores, projects, and business interruptions to a minimum.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MARCH 22, 2016

a vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions. Why not do the same at home? One Night Stay: If your budget allows, book a night in a local hotel and pretend you’re a tourist in your own town or nearby city. Staycation. Bon Voyage!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2014

One of the best ways to save is to book a ticket (hotel, cruise, etc.) Sign up for travel alert emails from discount companies like Travelzoo, daily deals providers like Groupon or Living Social and hotel groups or airlines to stay on top of rates and find deals. Sign up for travel deal alerts to get a low ticket price.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

We talked about lots of great V-Day ideas this week, from buying yourself gifts to making cocktails at home. SJP and Gayle King hosted a hotel stiletto party. Here are some great ideas for lighting your home that will brighten even the darkest of days. Have a great weekend! Trying this DIY rose scrub this weekend for sure. (

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 30, 2016

Great restaurants, fabulous shops, art galleries, loads of new hotels. Must take home: A box of Holy Donuts. Your personal challenge: getting them all the way home before devouring. Must drink: Home of #FlannelFridays, Harpoon Brewery in nearby Windsor. Must take home: Cheese. Dairy is coming home.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 25, 2014

Give everyone a designated amount to spend on a take home souvenir- like $20. Cheap hotel - When traveling to a park out of town and you have to stay overnight aim for an inexpensive, clean hotel, without the bells and whistles. Check around for reviews to find a cheap and clean hotel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Having a back up ensures you’re not stuck in the hotel room twiddling your thumbs and wondering what to do next. One of my cousins planned the whole trip, which was fine when it came down to buying tickets, hotel reservations and document translation services (for emergencies). I wanted to buy a ticket back home. Have a Plan B.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. K biking home from school My kids are learning independence and self-reliance by problem-solving issues that occasionally arise from biking themselves places. We lived for 2.5

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2014

Even after you’ve done all the bookings and confirmed each reservation, keeping the cost of travel low beyond flights and hotel rooms, requires a few more preparatory steps. If you decide to go ahead and check a bag, at home or abroad, keep it below the weight limitations; United and American charge $100 for each checked bag over 50 lbs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2013

Full-service movers both pack up your belongings on one end and unpack them on the other, meaning you don’t really have to do too much work other than box up your goods in your home before they arrive. ( U-Pack brings a trailer to your location and drops it off, you pack it up, they come get it and drive it your new home. Just $2,000.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 4, 2020

While the very words seem synonymous with fun, that fun can get expensive, especially if it involves booking a flight, staying in a hotel, and paying for activities for your whole family. Especially now with coronavirus fears making people second-guess their travel plans, staying at home might be the only suitable option for many families.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 9, 2013

With summer vacation right around the corner, here are 5 ways to save this summer! :: Orbitz Hotel Sale – Book a hotel by May 26 and save up to 40% on family-perfect hotel stays with this Orbitz Hotel sale. Also use coupon code SUNFUN15 to save 15% more.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 2, 2012

It is so stylish and they seem to be so at home in it. I haven’t used it as a carrier since we haven’t traveled with the dogs since they had it but this would be great for the car or a hotel if you had to travel with a small dog – and they’ll be going in style!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 19, 2012

plus they double as a riding toy to keep them entertained in the hotel room or at home when you are not on a trip. Make it fun with a Melissa & Doug Trunki Bundle which right now are on sale at MyHabit. These are lightweight, durable, provide a lot of space for clothes etc.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Are you staying in a hotel, a rental or with family? We calculate the number of meals we are going to have and decide how many will be at home and how often we will dine out. We both freeze our dinners at home and they hold up well in the coolers on our trip. Detergent is much cheaper when bought at home on sale.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 16, 2016

plus get a whipping 18% cash back when you use this Shop At Home Link to purchase, making the final price ONLY $7.38 Beyond local you can save on hotels, airfare, rental cars and much more nationwide when planning your next family vacation! The 2015 Entertainment Books are normally $35 but are on sale for $12.00

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Daily deal sites can be a pointless waste of money when you are at home, but when you are on the road they can be a budget saver. Even buying pre-made salads and entrees at the grocery store is substantially cheaper than eating out. Daily Deal Sites.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

you could fill up ONE of the massive Coke cups at Home Run Hotel in Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. Victor & Albert’s, which is located inside the Grand Floridian, is home to the only full-time harpist at WDW. More than 1.8 million pounds, woah! Written by: Brittany Madden.

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