Crystal Ritchie lives and blogs in San Francisco with her preschooler son Jack and her partner in crime/fiance David. She loves to share stories, tips, and tricks related to the parenting gig. When she is not parenting, blogging on Ewokmama.com, or scoping out awesome deals, she can be found working at a software company in her favorite city.
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Like many parents in the United States, I didn’t actually have a choice in the matter of whether or not to return to work. I was the bread winner in our family of three and provided at least 75% of our household income. My paycheck was more than doub...
The first and foremost items I buy brand name are aluminum foil and plastic wrap. Cheap (or even the recycled types I’ve tried) aluminum foil that is heated in the oven tends to stick to food. After dinner was ruined one night when I couldn’t separat...
Used goods retailers aren’t new in the “real world.” We have probably all been to thrift stores, swap meets, or yard sales, which require that a person dig through a sea of items to find something of interest. Consignment-type chains such as Play It ...
In the past I’ve bought invitations from Target. I’ve found it difficult to track RSVPs with paper invitations, though, and there is the cost of postage to consider, so this year I decided to use the Evite. The response rate was much higher and th...
It's not surprising that staying close to home tends to cost less than going out. Gas prices are still high, not many entertainment options are free, and most activities offer no more than 2-3 hours of fun for your money. Perhaps this is part of the ...
Saving money starts with budgeting. Go ahead and groan; I know budgeting isn't fun. Honestly, I hate budgeting but I also feel that when money is tight, it's essential. Keep in mind that if you find yourself overspending every month, your budget isn'...
Record a video of the kids telling stories about their dad or describing their favorite things about him. This works for all ages of kids and parents! If you don't have video capability, interview the kids and write down their responses in a card...
In everyday life I rely on Yelp to find local restaurants and entertainment. Not only can I find merchants of all types, but I can get reviews from people like me and see budget indicators. It was through Yelp that I was able to find a well reviewed ...
Pay homage to soldiers by visiting a military cemeteryWatch a historical war filmHave a picnic or game day in the parkGo hiking at a state or national parkVisit a museum (check museum schedules as many are closed on Mondays and holidays) Speaking ...
Mo Willems, who is best known as an animator and writer for Sesame Street, has a series of books starring a persistent pigeon who won't take no for an answer. Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus give toddlers and ...
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Like many parents in the United States, I didn’t actually have a choice in the matter of whether or not to return to work. I was the bread winner in our family of three and provided at least 75% of our household income. My paycheck was more than doub...
The first and foremost items I buy brand name are aluminum foil and plastic wrap. Cheap (or even the recycled types I’ve tried) aluminum foil that is heated in the oven tends to stick to food. After dinner was ruined one night when I couldn’t separat...
Used goods retailers aren’t new in the “real world.” We have probably all been to thrift stores, swap meets, or yard sales, which require that a person dig through a sea of items to find something of interest. Consignment-type chains such as Play It ...
In the past I’ve bought invitations from Target. I’ve found it difficult to track RSVPs with paper invitations, though, and there is the cost of postage to consider, so this year I decided to use the Evite. The response rate was much higher and th...
It's not surprising that staying close to home tends to cost less than going out. Gas prices are still high, not many entertainment options are free, and most activities offer no more than 2-3 hours of fun for your money. Perhaps this is part of the ...
Saving money starts with budgeting. Go ahead and groan; I know budgeting isn't fun. Honestly, I hate budgeting but I also feel that when money is tight, it's essential. Keep in mind that if you find yourself overspending every month, your budget isn'...
Record a video of the kids telling stories about their dad or describing their favorite things about him. This works for all ages of kids and parents! If you don't have video capability, interview the kids and write down their responses in a card...
In everyday life I rely on Yelp to find local restaurants and entertainment. Not only can I find merchants of all types, but I can get reviews from people like me and see budget indicators. It was through Yelp that I was able to find a well reviewed ...
Pay homage to soldiers by visiting a military cemeteryWatch a historical war filmHave a picnic or game day in the parkGo hiking at a state or national parkVisit a museum (check museum schedules as many are closed on Mondays and holidays) Speaking ...
Mo Willems, who is best known as an animator and writer for Sesame Street, has a series of books starring a persistent pigeon who won't take no for an answer. Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late and Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus give toddlers and ...
