Category Archives: Deal-Seeking Blogaholics
Planning a Staycation for March Break
Cheryl in Deal-Seeking Blogaholics, For the love of parenting - 1 comment - posted on Feb 13th, 2013Spring Break is quickly approaching for many kids and families in Canada. If you aren’t part of the group who will be exchanging cold winter weather for sunny skies but would still like a few days of R&R and quality family time, consider planning a staycation. What is it? A staycation is a budget friendly version of a vacation. Like a weekend getaway or week long getaway in your own city. Benefits of planning a staycation: 1. Staycations are less stressful than a vacation It’s definitely stressful having to figure out how to get the entire family plus luggage to … Continue reading
Saving for Travel (Or Any Big Purchase)
Cheryl in Deal-Seeking Blogaholics, For the love of parenting - 4 comments - posted on Jan 16th, 2013A new year brings a new savings plan and goals for my family. My husband and I have chosen to make travel a priority – planning at least one big trip and several road trips throughout the year. We have had to make sacrifices in many areas of our lives to make these trips possible – the “money doesn’t grow on trees, Cheryl” that I heard all throughout my childhood is actually true! Here are some ways we save for travel (or any big purchases, really): 1. Automatic Deposits into a High Interest Savings Account We have a high interest … Continue reading
When to Buy Organic: The “Dirty Dozen”
Dara (Belly Bootcamp) in Deal-Seeking Blogaholics, Eco Blogaholics, Fitness Blogaholic, For the love of food - 2 comments - posted on Dec 13th, 2012Organic produce (and especially local, organic produce) just feels right. Organic fruits and vegetables might lack that creepy, shiny, technicolour look of conventionally grown produce, but they make up for the occasional spot or bump in amazing, fresh taste. When produce is in season and grown healthfully it tastes AMAZING!
A Super Easy and Affordable Holiday Craft
juliasuppa in Crafty Blogaholic, Deal-Seeking Blogaholics, Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us, New Mommy Blogaholics - 4 comments - posted on Nov 20th, 2012I’m a crafty person. I love arts and crafts – I always have. When my best friend, Marliese, and I found this craft online, we decided we HAD to do it. So, our Friday night was spent making these! So super easy, affordable (cheap, really) and fun. We thought it would/could be fun to make this a tradition and do a plate each year. Here’s how you make a painted Christmas/Holiday dish: You will need: – porcelain plate – enamel paint (this is very important) – paintbrush or sponge – Sharpie markers – baby wipes We purchased the plates at … Continue reading
5 Money Saving Tips for Christmas Toy Shopping
FrugalEdmontonMama in Deal-Seeking Blogaholics - 0 comments - posted on Oct 31st, 2012It’s almost the day after Halloween. You know what that means? There are literally less than two months to Christmas shop. Yes, 54 days. Have I scared you yet? With so little time left, yes that’s right – I said so little time. You should start thinking about the ways that you are going to find the best prices for toys while shopping for Christmas. Here are five tips to help you save throughout the holiday season: Keep All of Your Toys R Us Receipts Toys R Us not only price matches from other stores, but they also guarantee the … Continue reading
Crafts with the Kids Can Be Expensive – Five Ways to Save on Halloween Crafts for Kids
FrugalEdmontonMama in Crafty Blogaholic, Deal-Seeking Blogaholics - 1 comment - posted on Oct 18th, 2012Craft time can be one of the most expensive of the day. It’s not cheap to do crafts for every holiday, but there are some tips that you can use to make the trip to the craft store a bit more budget friendly. Here are five ways to reduce the cost of Halloween crafts: Shop the Clearance Rack It is a little late to take advantage of clearance Halloween craft supplies yet – but keep this in mind when you are searching for crafts for next year. Shopping one to two days after Halloween at popular craft stores can help … Continue reading
I’m On Board as a Blogaholic
FrugalEdmontonMama in Deal-Seeking Blogaholics - 5 comments - posted on Oct 10th, 2012Most people are under the impression that frugal is boring. I am here to change that. Just because you use coupons, try to be frugal and have a family budget to follow doesn’t mean that you have to lose your fabulous. So, what can I bring to the table? I follow a budget – but let’s get serious. Food is one of those things that there aren’t a lot of coupons for. I mean, there are, but a lot of the time they aren’t for things that we are buying on a regular basis. Rather than telling you about the … Continue reading
Easy DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Adults and Children!
lilsugar in Deal-Seeking Blogaholics, For the love of parenting, Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us - 7 comments - posted on Sep 17th, 2012Halloween is my FAVORITE time of the year! I love it so much that I wanted to get married on Halloween, but the hubs didn’t think it was a good idea. So, I had my bridal shower on Halloween instead. Most of the older family members thought it was strange until they arrived and had a blast. I had a ‘dress up photo station,’ candy everywhere, skeleton bride and groom and even thank you cards that were photo-booth style of the hubs and I dressed as zombies and the words ’till death do us part’ at the bottom. Like I … Continue reading