http://www.momadvice.com/Feed for new articles posted to MomAdvice.com60http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momadvice/~3/Yv8BPjDgzVk/planning_a_staycation.aspxPlanning a truly great staycation takes a lot of creativity and enthusiasm. We have enjoyed many wonderful staycations and I would love to share with you some of the ways our family vacations on a budget.Amy ClarkTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.momadvice.com/money/planning_a_staycation.aspxhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momadvice/~3/My-44PK0t0I/nospend_challenge.aspxThe first step towards financial security is to reduce your expenses. Have you ever thought of trying to eliminate all unnecessary spending? We’re giving it a try and have some tips on those who want to join us.Amy ClarkSun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.momadvice.com/money/nospend_challenge.aspxhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momadvice/~3/AqG6VV2axxs/holiday_traditions.aspxFor me, holidays are all about family, about creating memories for my children that they will never forget, and it is about the love that they feel from us as parents.Amy ClarkSun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.momadvice.com/parenting/holiday_traditions.aspxhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momadvice/~3/Zi22_MbKUpg/pumpkin_ideas.aspxI could go on and on about why autumn is my most favorite season of all for my family, but if I have to limit it to one word, it would be PUMPKINS!Amy ClarkSun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.momadvice.com/food/pumpkin_ideas.aspxhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momadvice/~3/V-Mi44bK4tU/crafty_parenting.aspxLet’s face it though, for people like me, crafting is a lot of work. When creativity doesn’t come naturally you may have to work at it more, but it can be a wonderful way to bond with your children and to teach them an appreciation for the arts.Amy ClarkSun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.momadvice.com/parenting/crafty_parenting.aspxhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momadvice/~3/RiPMozTR98s/surviving_grocery_hike.aspxI wanted to share a few tips though that have helped us with our grocery budget and ways that I am able to feed our family well for a lot less money than most. Decrease your grocery spending without sacrificing all the good eating in the process.Amy ClarkSat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.momadvice.com/food/surviving_grocery_hike.aspxhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momadvice/~3/i6jkWEddbZY/goodbye_to_jealousy.aspxI pull into the parking lot and park my beat-up car between a Hummer & a Mercedes. I let out a sigh and turn behind me to find him sitting in the backseat between my two children. “You can leave now. You aren’t wanted here,” I say.Amy ClarkWed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.momadvice.com/money/goodbye_to_jealousy.aspxhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momadvice/~3/UQ3zSiI9YOM/frugal_easter.aspxEaster is one of the holidays where you just don’t need to spend a bundle to have a memorable celebration. Take a few hints from us and learn how to have a budget-minded Easter celebration, while celebrating the holiday in style.Amy ClarkSun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.momadvice.com/money/frugal_easter.aspxhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momadvice/~3/X4e5YbfEpY4/frugal_coffee.aspxThe occasional trip for coffee isn’t a budget-buster, but running out daily to get a cup can cause some damage. I need my coffee fix, so I have come up with my own strategies towards creating the perfect brew without the $5 per cup price tag.Amy ClarkWed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.momadvice.com/food/frugal_coffee.aspxhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/momadvice/~3/DSF-BonGQyo/energy_efficient_freezer.aspxDo you find yourself wondering what is lurking at the bottom of your deep freezer? Defrosting a freezer is certainly not a favorite on anyone’s to-do list, but it is a necessary item on our checklists in order to keep our freezers running efficiently.Amy ClarkSun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.momadvice.com/food/energy_efficient_freezer.aspx