Emily enjoys a s’more while on vacation in a Virginia cabin. It’s the start of a new year, and for many people it is a great time to evaluate your vacation plans. Family vacations can eat up a large portion of your budget, so here are some tips to help you find the best deals […]
Free Tea Samples
January 1, 2009 by
Mmm… I love tea! Mark and I drink tea year-round, but especially during the cold winter months. Here are some great samples you can request for free! I have personally requested and received these, and I highly recommend the following: Yogi Tea — Sample pack includes Meditative Time, Mexican Sweet Chili, and Berry Anti-Oxidant. I […]
Fun with Felt — Pizza Set
January 1, 2009 by
The inspiration for this project came from a box used to deliver Omaha Steaks burgers. Back in October, I got a great deal on beef for 36 cents a pound! You can read more about how I did that here, but the box was about the size of a personal pan pizza box. We decorated […]
8 Frugal New Year’s Activities for Kids
December 31, 2008 by
Waiting for the ball to drop? Don’t know how to keep the kids occupied? Try some of these ideas: Video Game Tournament — For more information on this, be sure to check out my post on 5 Ways to Save Money on Video Games. Coloring Pages — Click here to print out New Year’s Eve […]
Lights in the Woods – An Update
December 31, 2008 by
A few days ago, I posted about Flint Hill Farm’s Lights in the Woods event. Last night, Mark and I bundled the kids up in layers and layers of clothes, packed everyone into the car, and drove 25 minutes to Coopersburg, PA to check it out. For $5 per adult and $3 for children 3 […]
Frugal New Year’s Craft Idea — Sparkly 2009 Banner
December 30, 2008 by
Emily had a great time making this sparkly 2009 banner! You can add glitter glue or further decorate it, if desired. To make this frugal 2009 New Year’s Banner, you will need: Two empty cereal boxes Aluminum foil Pencil Glitter Glue (optional) Yarn Hole Puncher Cut out the largest sides of the cereal boxes. Draw […]
5 Ways to Save Money on Video Games
December 29, 2008 by
Emily (at 11 months) was already enjoying video games with Daddy! Recently, we had a family video game night, and it was tons of fun. In our household, we have a weakness for video games, and buying new games can quickly become expensive. Mark and Emily get lots of mileage out of the ones we […]
Frugal Family Fun — Lehigh Valley
December 28, 2008 by
If you are in the Lehigh Valley, you might want to check out Lights in the Woods at the Flint Hill Farm Educational Center in Coopersburg, PA. Conditions were too muddy to go tonight, but they will have another run Tuesday night, December 30th from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Lights in the Woods includes horse-drawn […]
Fabulous Frugal New Year’s Eve Bash
December 28, 2008 by
New Year’s Eve parties can easily get expensive, but with a little help from the Frugal Family Fun Blog, you will be able to start 2009 off with a Fabulous Frugal New Year’s Eve Bash — and be able to celebrate without the worry of extra holiday bills! Here are some ideas to […]
Free Coffee Mondays at McDonalds
December 27, 2008 by
For a limited time, McDonald’s is offering a free premium roast coffee on Mondays. I am not sure if this is nation-wide or not, but the last few times they offered it, it was. Leave us a comment, and let it know if it is in your area, or not. Yeah, free coffee!
The Art of Re-Gifting
December 27, 2008 by
Re-gifting is an art. If done improperly, it is considered tacky and rude. If done properly, however, your friends will still like you and your resourcefulness will be admired. Here are some things to keep in mind when re-gifting: The recipient — Obviously the recipient should be your main concern whether you are gifting or […]
Preparing for Next Christmas
December 26, 2008 by
Now all the presents are unwrapped, and the holiday rush is just starting to settle down. I was tempted to just relax at home and enjoy time with the family, but the truth is now is the best time to score some awesome holiday deals at after-Christmas sales and start planning a holiday fund for […]
7 Best Buys for After Christmas Sales
December 25, 2008 by
Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and best wishes for the New Year! Tomorrow’s after Christmas sales could help save your family a lot of money for next year. Here is a quick list of best buys for after Christmas sales: Holiday Wrapping Paper, Gift Bags, and Gift Boxes — If you have the storage for […]
Frugal INSTANT Gift Ideas
December 23, 2008 by
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, so I thought it would be a great time to share some fabulous frugal gifts you can have instantly. It is amazing what a computer with internet access can provide. Isn’t technology wonderful? Here are some frugal instant gift ideas: Magazine Subscription — Magazines.com has subscriptions that start at just […]
Frugal Family Activity — Go Caroling!
December 22, 2008 by
Christmas is almost here and it is the perfect time of year to go caroling with friends, family, and neighbors. If you are like me, that sounds fine and dandy, until you realize you might not know all the words to some of the classic Christmas carols! Don’t worry, to help you avoid any embarrassment, […]
17 Frugal Gift Ideas — Week in Review
December 21, 2008 by
Here is a quick review of the Frugal Holiday series posted here at Frugal Family Fun Blog: Learn to Knit Easy, Homemade Holiday Food Gifts Jar Mix Recipes Homemade Bath Salts Green Gifts for FREE Hand-painted Block Print Kitchen Towels Festive Winter Journals Chocolate Covered Pretzels Chili Mix in a Jar Bird Watching Kit Hand […]
Frugal Fun — Lehigh Valley
December 21, 2008 by
A few weeks ago, I published a post entitled Frugal Indoor Activities in the Lehigh Valley. However, I had completely forgotten about Lights in the Parkway! Our family piled into the car last night and enjoyed this great display of holiday lights. Lights in the Parkway runs from now until January 4th, 5:30pm-10pm and is […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Pretend Play Sets
December 20, 2008 by
Out of all of the games and toys Emily has, she seems to enjoy playing pretend the most. I try to encourage this as much as possible because pretend play is one of the most beneficial types of play for a child’s development. Child psychologists claim pretend play helps increase creativity, memory, fine motor skills, and […]
