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35 Free Things to Do with Kids at Home

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Bored kids?  Check out this list of fun ideas of free things to do with kids at home!  So many creative ideas that can be done indoors.  Perfect for rainy days and school breaks. There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. “Mom, I’m bored!” I’ll be honest, I cringe…

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40 Frugal Non-Toy Gifts for Kids that Cost $35 or Less

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This list of frugal non-toy gifts for kids ages 5-12 is full of ideas that are educational, inspire creativity or are just fun and practical. They’re perfect for birthdays, Christmas gifts or any other special occasion! There are affiliate links in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my…

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50 Awesome Cheap Gifts for Kids That Cost $10 or Less

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50 fun, cheap gifts for kids that are $10 or less! Perfect for Christmas, birthdays or just because.  There’s something for everyone! There are affiliate links in this post – please read my full disclosure policy. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I was trying to find cheap gifts for the kids on…

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How We Survived a 40 Hour Family Road Trip with Kids

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Wondering how to survive a road trip with kids? Here are the travel activities and tips that helped us enjoy our recent 40-hour family road trip!  Hopefully, they can help you have a great road trip with family too! I’m not someone that loves road trips.  In fact, I don’t really enjoy them much at…

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15 Inexpensive and Easy Valentines for Kids

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A super fun collection of easy and cheap Valentines for kids- includes both food and non-food ideas! There are affiliate links in this post. If you use these links, I may earn a commission- please read my full disclosure policy. If you are like me, you simply don’t have time to do complicated Valentine’s gifts for…

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Welcome! I’m Lydia. I love to share easy homemade recipes, simple homemaking tips and great money saving ideas. I want to help you find ways to live well and enjoy life on a budget! Read more…

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