5 Budget Tricks to Have Summer Camp at Home - Including $1.25 Dollar Tree Set

5 budget tricks to have summer camp at home - including $1.25 Dollar Tree set

THERE are several tricks that can help Americans have an affordable summer camp-like experience at home this year. Sometimes fees and travel for the real thing can get costly, but discount retailers offer some solutions. Backyard summer camps can be created through affordable methods (stock image)Getty Images - Getty Current average costs for a summer camp in the United States run around $73 to $87 per day, per Care.com. For overnight stays, its…

The $1.25 Dollar Tree Find So Good I Buy It by the Armload

I always keep a couple in my pantry.Simply Recipes / Adobe StockIn an app on my phone, I keep a list titled "Kid Lunch Ideas" that I can turn to for inspiration. I suspect my daughter will eventually tire of her beloved nacho bites, and I want to be prepared. The list includes recipes for sandwiches on a stick, tortellini soup, ham and cheese quesadillas, Italian pasta salad, and more. With my husband frequently out of town for work lately, I ha…