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9 Tips For Saving Money On Toys For Your Kids

Children’s toys can cost a fortune. This is something every parent knows. So how can you reduce the amount of money you spend on toys?

Here are 9 tips to save money on children’s toys:

1. Don’t buy as many toys

This might sound like an obvious suggestion. The truth is that kids will get over toys quicker if they have too much of a variety to choose from.

So look at limiting the toys you buy and focus on the ones you think your child is more likely to play with. This will save you a lot of money in the long run.

2. Quality over quantity

Cheap toys break quickly. They are made from inferior parts and need replacing more often. How many times are you willing to replace that favourite toy that suddenly broke because it wasn’t particularly well made? Why not invest in something that will last longer instead? Wooden blocks, Legos, fingerboard wheels, and other toys that require imagination may cost a little more at the outset, but will save you money in the long run.

October 13, 2016

Travel & Entertainment

Frugal And Fun Ideas For Entertaining Children

When it comes to having fun it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Check out these frugal and fun ideas that provide loads of entertainment:

Plant a Garden
Gardening provides fantastic opportunities for your children, your family, and your health. Kids love getting dirty and gardening together is a great way to teach kids how their food gets to their plate and to expand their taste for fruits and veggies. As an added bonus, you will know your veggies are pesticide free and safe for the family when you grow them at home.

Attend Local Free Events
Communities across the country come together to plan festivals, fairs, and special events. Many towns plan weekly movie nights or plays in local parks. Take a look at your local newspaper to find great opportunities to reconnect with your community and to get some free entertainment.

March 7, 2014

Family

5 Tips For Designing A Kid Friendly Backyard On A Budget

Kids are sources of endless energy, and they need to be able to play and exercise in their formative years. Many parents have neither the time nor the energy to make all the outdoor trips that would benefit their children, but you can make a great play environment for your children by bringing the world home. You can make your back yard more kid friendly and give them a place to play without spending a fortune on expensive equipment.

Make the Most of Your Space
How much free space do you have in your back yard? If you enjoy gardening or grilling outdoors, you’ll have to figure out how to make the most of your space and accommodate a play area for the children. In general, play areas and sitting areas shouldn’t overlap too much. Think about what you want in your yard, as well as what your kids want. A swing set can be great fun, but will also take up a lot of room in your yard. Think about how much space you have, and decide how to best utilize it.

February 28, 2013

Family

Unexpected Costs That Come With Having Kids

There are all kinds of expenses tied up with starting a family, such as the medical bills inherent in gestation and delivery, the cost of childcare if both parents work, and the price of diapers for the first couple of years. And as they grow older, attendant costs only increase, with clothing and toys becoming more expensive as the years pass. But it all culminates in college, which will cost parents a pretty penny if they want to send their kids to some of the top rated schools. The thing is that none of these costs is totally unexpected. While you might have to run the numbers on some of the items associated with raising a child, you at least know that these expenses are on the horizon. Unfortunately, there are also a number of costs that could spring up and catch you totally unprepared. But knowing the possibilities could help you to sock some money away just in case. So here are a few potential expenses you may have to contend with where your offspring are concerned.

You know that kids have to be fed and clothed, but did you ever consider that they will put an added strain on every single one of your household expenses? You might think that adding an adult resident to your home will have an impact on the utilities, but chances are you won’t expect your water, power, and gas to go up when you bring home your little bundle of joy. And yet, when you consider all of the concessions that infants require you can see where the added expense comes in. For example, babies need frequent bathing (although not in a full tub). But the larger issue is the increase in dishes and laundry you’ll have to do, especially if you opt for cloth diapers.

February 16, 2013

Family

3 Reasons Not To Give Your Kids Everything They Want

If you are a parent, you know that you want to provide for your kids and make sure they have everything that they need. Need is the key word here. Although you want your kids to be happy, it is important that you teach them some key things about their wants.

The first thing you must do is teach them that they can’t have everything they want, and below are three reasons why:

1. If you let them have everything they want, you are teaching them that in life you always get everything you want as soon as you want it. Obviously this cannot last forever. Once these kids grow up they are going to see that their every whim will not be satisfied, yet they will still expect this. The result will be unsatisfactory relationships and unrealistic expectations leading to a life full of disappointments and heartaches.

February 15, 2012

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