Christmas is the perfect time to reconnect with friends and family over dinner. Sarah Deveau of Money Smart Mom shares some of her tips on how to put together a lovely dinner party on a budget: Rosemary Clooney had it right when she sang, “Come on-a my house… I’m gonna give a you figs and [...]
Family Finance
Tips, advice and resources for managing your family finances.
Hosting Fabulous And Frugal Holiday Dinner Parties
Filed Under: Family Finance, Food & Drink, Holidays
Money Smart Mom: Get Schooled-RESPs
Filed Under: Family Finance
Maybe it’s the fact that you’re still paying off your own student debt that makes you so determined to save for your child’s education, or perhaps you want your kids to have more choice over where they attend school. Whatever your reason, you’ve probably decided to at least examine your options in saving for the [...]
Charity
Filed Under: Family Finance
We get a lot of requests to post events on www.familyfuncalgary.com, which is great; we love hearing about and sharing some of the smaller, community based events that don’t get much exposure. Other requests are for charitable events that are extremely worthwhile but not exactly fun family events. While we have included information on events [...]
Used Toy & Clothing Sales – Shopping Tips
Filed Under: Family Finance
Every spring and fall, our communities come alive with budget minded shoppers lining up for the local used toy and clothing sales. I have been going since I was pregnant with my son who is now 5 and I have picked up a few tricks and tips along the way. Before I bestow my (slightly [...]
