Recreation & Social Events

Frugal Fun For Kids

Recycle some of your favorite summer activities – without replicating the costs! With a little creativity you can have a lot of fun revamping pricey play dates into ones that are practically free!

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What’s The Deal With Groupon?

Discover the power of group buying. Fab & Fru talks with Groupon about how group shopping works and how buying local can save you big!

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Plan A Camping Trip

Looking to take your next Fab & Fru vacation? Go camping! What could be more fun than ghost stories around the fire, breathtaking vistas, or a surprise storm that keeps you snuggled in your tent playing Gin Rummy for hours?

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Fab & Fru Twitter Party!

Join us & best selling author Sophie Uliano on May 24th for the special Fab & Fru Twitter Party–HOW TO STAY GREEN ON A BUDGET!.

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Fab & Fru Bachelorette Party Ideas!

QT Equals Money in the Bank

Calling all bridesmaids! Sure, bachelorette parties are fun. But the expense of a trip to Vegas, or renting a limo is daunting in this economy. We have ideas to endure you and the bride-to-be have a fabulous time — without spending a small fortune.

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Eating a Hole in Your Wallet

A Fab & Fru Mini-Makeover

It was a sad sight. My friend Amanda was in tears over the fact that she lives paycheck to paycheck, has no savings, and no clue how she could ever squeeze one more dime out of her salary to put away for a much needed new car. After all, she said to me, she’s just living, “like all her friends are.” After reviewing Amanda’s spending habits, I had a sneaking suspicion I knew what was eating a hole in her wallet – quite literally.

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