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15 small but mighty gifts under $25 for everyone on your list

Looking for a thoughtful gift that won't break the bank? These budget&#x2d;friendly finds are fun to give and to receive.

25 great gifts under $25

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Budget

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Activities

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Money

Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family life

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Sending your little one off to daycare be an emotional experience. Learn how to choose a great daycare, what questions to ask, how to prepare your child, and more.

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Daycare

It may take a little digging, but there are serious savings to be had at this discount superstore. Here are nine things you should always buy at Dollarama.

9 things you should always buy at Dollarama

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Childcare for an average of $10 a day within five years? The budget's big offering is ambitious and essential, say experts. Can they pull it off?

Childcare for an average of $10 a day within five years? The budget's big offering is ambitious and essential, say experts. It will also be an enormous job to pull off.

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Family finance

RESP FAQ: Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about RESPs

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Congrats! You're a parent now, which means it's time to get a handle on your budgeting and debt management. These simple tips will help you get started.

4 steps to getting your budget and debt under control

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We bought a house, got a dog and are splurging on groceries. In these stressful pandemic times, maybe a little debt isn't so bad.

How the pandemic blew my family budget

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One mom wonders if borrowing money from family is okay—even if that means taking from her kids' piggy banks.

Borrowing money from family: Is it okay to hit up your kids for cash?

No one told me these funds were off&#x2d;limits.

I borrow money from my kids—and there’s nothing wrong with that

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Blogs

Opinion

I never wanted my boys to feel left out. So I spent money I didn’t have on fancy clothes and birthday parties. We couldn’t keep up.

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Beat the grocery bill blues! A few key swaps and staples make budget-friendly meals that are loaded with flavour.

15 easy budget-friendly meals

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Recipes

A self-proclaimed cheapskate shares her tips on how to spend (nearly) nothing on baby’s first year.

The thrifty mom’s guide to not going bankrupt after baby

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From multiple points of view, Premier Doug Ford's government's proposed tax-rebate child care plan does not add up. Here's what you need to know

Why an Ontario tax credit for child care is a bad idea

Child care

A can of beans isn't just a cupboard staple—it's a meal staple. You'll love these easy bean recipes.

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Genius in aisle nine—that’s you! Cut that grocery bill back with these smart money-saving tips.

6 ways to save money on groceries

Follow our timeline to discover easy ways to save money from breakfast until bedtime.

13 ways to save money every day

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15 ways to save money on just about everything 

6 ways to save money at the grocery store

Here's how to have some festive fun without breaking the bank.

52 ways to trim your holiday budget

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15 ways to save money on just about everything

Grocery bill alarmingly high? Dietitian and mom of two Cara Rosenbloom offers up six ways to cut costs on school lunches.

6 ways to save money on school lunches

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

School-age

So your kids are begging for a Disney vacation? Before you're blinded by dollar signs, read these helpful money-saving tips.

Budget

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15 great gifts under $25

The CRA may owe you money from years ago—and there’s an easy way to check

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