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2013 Frugal Staycation Guide

2013 Frugal Staycation Guide Who says you have to travel a long way to enjoy a fun vacation?  There are plenty of fun, affordable family activities in your own back yard, many of which you may not have discovered yet. … Continue reading

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Disney Scavenger Hunt for Kids {Free Printables}

Looking for something fun to do with kids while waiting in line at Disneyland? I was! I found a lot of Disney photo scavenger hunt ideas for online and some Disney scavenger hunts for really specific Disney items. But I … Continue reading

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Muffin Tin Monday: Muffin Tin Meal In the Car

The very first muffin tin meal I ever made, way before I’d even heard of the official Muffin Tin Meal, was put together as a snack for my then-2-year-old to eat in the car.  I used four silicone muffin cups … Continue reading

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Family Travel Tip: DIY Airplane Tray Table Car Mat Toy

We do a lot of traveling right now and nearly all of it involves waiting for customs and immigration, time zone changes, and middle-of-the-night flights.  The kids are good sports with the schedule disruptions and having to leave most of … Continue reading

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Frugal Foreigner: In-flight Entertainment for Kids (and Other Airplane Tips)

If you’re new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. I have two kids: a 3-year-old and a 1 year old. They’re adorable. Doesn’t a 14-hour flight … Continue reading

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Frugal Foreigner: What to Pack

If you’re new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! Do you know how hard it is to pack for a family of four for 7 months? HARD. First step: ask for help from fellow Mommysavers. I … Continue reading

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Frugal Staycation and Daytrip Ideas

Frugal Staycation Ideas and Daytrips With any vacation, it’s not so much the state you’re in as it is the state of mind that you’re in that makes a difference. Even if you’re short on cash this summer, you can … Continue reading

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