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At-Home Lunar New Year Celebration

Shereen Travels Cheap

We have done a mix of home celebrations and outside activities this year, since more places are doing things. I have loved doing our at-home feast though, so we continued with it this year. This is an easy at-home celebration to pull together, whether you have 2 of you or 10 of you. I love that they are in the shape of a dragon.

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How to Do Mardi Gras at Home

Shereen Travels Cheap

There are tons of places that have festivities and you can even do your own at home like we have for several years. Get a set of signs and street lamps and some big floats - or get a box, or several boxes, and create your own floats at home with your guests. Decorate the rest of your space, so it's over the top.

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Creative Ways to Save Money for Travel

Shereen Travels Cheap

Most of us travel on a budget, because we have to. When you don't have a big budget, you learn to be creative, but you find there are small things you can do that can really add up, too. Watch concerts/theater at home - Yes, going to concerts and live theater is fun, but they can easily add up quickly.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. Budget items we are temporarily stopping for now: EVERYTHING ELSE! Post-coronavirus, not so much!

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

But with careful planning and budgeting, you can still provide your little one with everything they need while saving for their future. But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Stick to your budget and only buy what you truly need.

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How to Entertain the Kids at Home on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Budget and Kid Friendly Fun. This post was written by Marie. Related posts: 10 Ways to Have Frugal Fun with Your Kids on Summer Break. 10 Summer Fun Activities For Your Kids. Teach Your Kids About Money Early On.

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A Sweeter Way to Cook Your Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I like to bake cookies, and I like to budget. I’ve failed at many budgets this way. If you Google how to make a budget, you’ll find the same boilerplate list of steps on thousands of sites. This is what I like to call the Toll House budget. It’s not that I lost my taste for the sweet, chewy goodies.

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