Wow, there were 52 entries for this great giveaway! The winning number (chosen by Random.org) was 15, and that number belongs to Rhonda from Saving Cents. Rhonda is just starting to learn how to live the frugal life, so I am glad she won the 50 coupons. Here is her winning comment: Hi, your blog […]
Frugal Activity — Paper Dolls
December 5, 2008 by
MoneySavingMom recently featured a post on the McCall paper dolls, so I printed some out for Emily to enjoy. Here she is playing with the January 1996 Betsy with two outfits — pajamas and ice skating. She enjoyed the maze as well. Great frugal fun! You can download the entire series here.
Coupon Giveaway – Last Chance to Enter
December 5, 2008 by
My very first giveaway is almost over. The coupon giveaway ends at 6pm EST, so be sure to get your entry in. You could win 50 coupons (many are for organic items)! Details here. FYI: Another giveaway starts soon!
Frugal Gift Idea — One Day Carbon Free
December 4, 2008 by
Visit BrighterPlanet.com to find out how you can give the gift of being carbon neutral for a day, for free! From the site: Forget fruitcake. This year, you can spread your holiday cheer by giving presents that contribute to the fight against climate change. Give the gift of carbon neutrality for a day — […]
Fabulous Frugal Gift Tags
December 4, 2008 by
Emily and I spent some time this afternoon making these great gift tags from last year’s greeting cards. To make the gift tags, you will need: Some old greeting cards — Many of the ones we received last year had no writing on the inside left, so we used those. Hole Punch Ribbon – I […]
10 Ideas to Earn Extra Money from Home
December 3, 2008 by
In today’s uncertain economy, knowing how to make some extra money from your home can be a huge help towards paying those ever-increasing bills. Here are some great ways to earn extra money in your spare time without having to pay fees or leave your house. Great resources for at-home moms or college students! Write for […]
Blogs We Love!
December 2, 2008 by
Money Saving Tips: Money Saving Mom Frugal Dad The Simple Dollar Budget 101 Frugal Living Econobusters Household Organization: Simple Mom FLY Lady Parenting: Dooce The Many Adventures of Being Jen Absolutely Bananas Soule Mama Flipflops and Applesauce Into the Wind Toddler Activities: Thrifty Craft Mama No Time for Flashcards Having Fun at Home Preschooler Activities: […]
Save Money on Baby
December 2, 2008 by
(Clara Sage at 4 months. Isn’t she cute??) Let’s face it, babies are expensive creatures. Between the diapers, formula, baby food, and clothes, the cost of raising a child can really add up! Here are some of my favorite ways to save money on babies: Diapers: Consider cloth diapers. I know, I know, but before […]
A Great Mail Day!
December 1, 2008 by
I am so excited because today I received some great goodies in the mail! Here is a list of what arrived today: Letter from my Aunt (she lives in Argentina). Hola Tia Ines!! I love getting cards from friends and family, so this just made my day. Sample of Tide laundry detergent. To get your […]
Disclosure Policy
November 30, 2008 by
This policy is valid from 30 November 2008 This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. This blog accepts forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation. The compensation received may influence the advertising content, topics or posts made in this blog. That content, advertising space or post […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Homemade Bath Salts
November 30, 2008 by
There is nothing more relaxing than a nice warm bath with scented bath salts, and I thought bath salts would make a great holiday gift. That is, until I saw how much they cost. Have you seen the outrageous prices of bath salts recently?? This prompted me to come up with a homemade version […]
Online Shopping — Getting a Good Deal
November 29, 2008 by
If you are looking for some great websites to help you save money while shopping online, MSN’s Money Central has an article with 8 top sites for online shopping that can be very helpful. I like to combine orders with Amazon and get free shipping on orders of $25 or more. If you use […]
More on Thanksgiving Leftovers
November 28, 2008 by
Getting tired of turkey yet? Give your leftovers some fresh appeal with these great recipes: Paula’s Home Cooking — Includes recipes for Pumpkin Bars and Turkey Pot Pie. Leftover Cranberry Sauce — Mix with Cream Cheese for a great bagel spread. CD Kitchen — Easy recipes for leftover turkey. Turkey Casserole Recipe — Uses leftover turkey and […]
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
November 27, 2008 by
I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Don’t forget to get your entry in for our coupon giveaway, and be sure to check out my recipe for Turkey Chili to use up those leftovers. Have a great Thanksgiving money-saving tip to share? Leave a comment and tell us about it. You will automatically be […]
Frugal Fall Craft — Autumn Tree
November 26, 2008 by
Here is a frugal fall craft I did with Emily (4). You will need construction paper in fall colors, a sheet of cardstock (for the background), and some glue. For younger children, pre-cut the tree trunk and leaves for them. The older kids can do this by themselves. Put down lots of glue, and let […]
Coupon Giveaway
November 25, 2008 by
I am doing my very first giveaway this week! I am a huge fan of coupons because the savings really do add up. Last month I saved a couple hundred dollars using coupons. For this drawing, I thought it would be appropriate to give away 50 free coupons (many are for organic items)! The coupons […]
Thanksgiving Leftovers
November 24, 2008 by
Making the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers can save you money, and there is no reason why leftovers should be boring. Here is my all-time favorite turkey chili recipe. It’s so easy! Make a batch of corn bread to go with it, and you have a fabulous post-Thanksgiving meal to use up that leftover […]
More Fun with the Fireplace
November 23, 2008 by
We have been taking advantage of our fireplace during this cold time of year. Last night we roasted hot dogs over the fire. We had hot dogs w/buns, and baked beans for dinner. Then we read The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog. This is one of Emily’s favorite books, and we enjoy the other Pigeon […]
