Category Archives: Money Saving Tips

Tips for Planning a Fabulous Family Vacation on a Budget

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

The kids are settled in to school but the craziness that can be the holiday season hasn’t yet started which means this is the perfect time to start planning next year’s family vacation. You might be thinking that October is … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Raising Kids

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

There is no question that having kids costs money but do you have any idea how much it will take to raise a child born last year through the age of 18?  According to the USDA’s annual Cost of Raising … Continue reading →

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Tips for Decorating Your Dorm Room

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

There is no question that college is more expensive than ever and that goes for tuition, room, board, books…..and decorating dorm rooms.  For the parents of today’s college freshman, college dorm décor meant buying special extra long sheets and a … Continue reading →

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Back to School on a Budget

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Fill Your Plate

While many parents look forward to the start of the school year because it means getting back to a manageable routine, few get excited about the expenses that accompany back to school season.  Many families simply don’t have hundreds of … Continue reading →

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