If you’re like most people, you have 2 days a week to spend with your family. No school and no work means that your spouse and kids (or most of your kids) are probably at home. How do you spend your weekend? Are you taking advantage of this time together or scheduling errands and reading blogs?

If you’re the looking for frugal family activities to keep the kids entertained this summer vacation, then free movies are for you! You’re sure to enjoy the Regal Cinemas Free Family Film Festival throughout the summer, which starts in many cities this week.

Is your little bundle of joy now big enough and ready to face the challenges of a preschool? Your child’s educational future depends a lot on this initial learning stage (whether you teach preschool at home or send them to a preschool outside the home), hence it important that you know how to choose a preschool.

We’re starting a new weekly feature called Family Friday, which focuses on any topic that is family related. Since everything is more fun with friends, we’d like to turn this into a blog carnival, complete with a Mr. Linky, where you can link up your family related blog posts!

8 Ways to Turn a Regular Family Walk into an Adventure Walk
Quality family time doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun.  Simply grab the kids and your jackets to head outdoors for a fun Adventure Walk!  Get exercise, great conversation, fresh air and an opportunity to take in the scenery around you with a [...]

11 Free Family Bonding Activities to Do at Home in 30 Minutes or Less
Have 30 minutes to spare tonight before bedtime?  There are many fun family activities that take 30 minutes or less (or can take longer if you have more time!).  You don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home – or [...]

Today’s Frugal Friday is not a tip, exactly… at least it’s not a method of frugality I would recommend to anyone. This morning my husband left on a 2 week business trip. We have never been apart for longer than 2 days, and this is very difficult for us both and the kids. Plus, our [...]

I picked up Truett, announced cheerfully that he had a dirty diaper that desperately needed to be changed, and headed off to the nursery, smiling.
My daughter asked, “Why are you smiling about it?”
Me: “Because I’m happy!”
Hannah: “You’re happy that he has a poopy diaper?! Why?”
Me: “Because I’m always happy!”
Hannah: “Even though you have to [...]

I’ve learned a lot about being a parent over the last 8 years. As many of you know, there are always little revelations still waiting around the corner. It was 2 days ago that I had one of these epiphanies, and felt I had to share.
I was watching one of my favorite movies, Blast From [...]