Monthly Archives: April 2011

How to structure your child’s allowance

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

With such pleasant weather this past weekend, many children were out enjoying the sunshine and looking for odd jobs to perform in order to get paid a few dollars and start building their summer nest egg. Whether your child is … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Hunting for family tradition? Just add eggs

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

As Easter approaches, it’s likely you are planning some sort of fun activity for your kids. Though this religious holiday does not match Christmas in its influence on mass spending, many still manage to squander a small fortune in honour … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Activities, Spring | 1 Comment

An Affordable Family Vacation

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Have you booked your summer vacation? If you haven’t actually booked it yet, it’s probable that you have planned it – or at least dreamt about it. The cost of vacationing certainly skyrockets when you have children. Once kids reach the … Continue reading →

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The benefits of growing your own vegetable garden

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

It’s the time of year to start planning for a vegetable garden! Now that spring has finally arrived and the warmer weather is affecting our minds and transforming our moods, it’s best to take advantage of this surge of motivation … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Activities, Lifestyle, Local Resources, Saving, Spring | 4 Comments

Friday Frugal Forum

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

The weather is finally getting warmer! Along with this warm sunshine often comes renewed energy and determination to get a few things crossed off your personal to-do list. Here are some interesting posts from around the web to help shed … Continue reading →

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Thinking of buying a home? Here’s an agent who is worth your money!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

How many people do you know that have actually become friends with their real estate agent? I am not even talking about big time investors. I mean the run of the mill everyman who was shopping for a home and … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Resources | 3 Comments

2011 Canadian Weblog Awards Nominee!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Mother Miser has been nominated for the Ninjamatics 2011 Canadian Weblog Awards in the Best New Weblog, Best Written Weblog, and Family & Parenting categories. The nominees shortlist will be announced on December 1st, 2011, and the winners will be announced … Continue reading →

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