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Backyard Birthday Party
Save money, and have fun, by having a backyard birthday party.

Birthday Parties: Split the Cost
Splitting the costs for birthday parties with a friend is a great way to save money.

Birthday Party at the Park
This idea for a birthday party at the park not only saves money, but it makes for an easy after-party cleanup, too.

Contact Paper to Preserve Work and Crafts
Save money by usings contact paper on your child's worksheets and crafts.

Containers for Crafts
Here's a neat tip for using containers to hold your kid's crafts.

Do It Yourself Picture Finishing
Here's a tip to save money when finishing the backs of your framed pictures or needlework crafts.

Dryer Sheets and Quilting
If you like to quilt, then give this tip using dryer sheets a try.

Homemade Birthday Party Invitations
Save money by making homemade birthday party invitations.

Homemade Christmas Gifts: Fleece Scarves
Here's a tip for making homemade fleece scarves; these are very easy and inexpensive Christmas gifts for your family and friends.

Homemade Gift Bags
Here's how to make homemade gift bags for your family and friends.

Homemade Gift Wrap
Instead of buying expensive gift wrapping paper, why not let your kids make some. Here's how.

Pumpkin Straw Craft
Here's how one stay-at-home mother saved money by making her son a homemade pumpkin straw.

Rainy Day Craft Box
Save money on expensive craft supplies by making your own rainy craft day box. Here's how.

Save on Birthday Gifts
Look for birthday gift bargains all year long. Here's how.

Save on Holiday Gifts
Buy after the holidays to really save money.

Save on Sewing
It's not always cheaper to sew your own, but there are ways to save money on your sewing projects.