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 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 […]
Frugal Last Minute Gift Idea for Kids — Doorway Puppet Theatre
December 19, 2008 by
Emily seemed to enjoy this frugal activity the most of all the gift ideas I have covered this week! Today’s project is a Doorway Puppet Theatre, and she played with it all afternoon, so I am very excited to share this with you! To make your own doorway puppet theatre, you will need: 3 […]
$10 Target Gift Card Giveaway — Ends Today
December 19, 2008 by
Today is the last day to get in your entry for the $10 Target Gift Card Giveaway! Winner will be chosen by random.org and contacted via email for mailing information. Click here for details. This giveaway ends at 6pm EST. Good luck!
Frugal Last Minute Gift Idea for Kids — Make Your Own Gingerbread House Kit
December 18, 2008 by
As mentioned earlier this week, kids love to make their own creations. Today’s project is a Make Your Own Gingerbread House Kit. These are simple and easy to make, and they taste delicious! Using these clever shortcuts, you can have a beautiful gingerbread house put together in minutes. To make your gingerbread house kit, […]
Frugal Last Minute Gift Idea for Kids — Make Your Own Cinnamon Ornaments Kit
December 17, 2008 by
Today’s frugal last minute gift idea for kids is a Make Your Own Cinnamon Ornaments Kit! Kids love to make their own creations, and this is a great way to get them actively involved in decorating the tree. The ornaments have the added benefit of acting as air-fresheners and will keep their fragrance for up […]
Frugal Last Minute Gift Idea for Kids — Homework Organizer
December 16, 2008 by
Today’s frugal last minute gift idea is a homework organizer made from an empty granola bar box, and some empty baby formula tins! This is a great gift for school-aged kids, and will help to keep them organized too! To make these fabulous desk organizers, you will need: empty boxes (cereal boxes, granola bar […]
Frugal Last Minute Gift Idea for Kids — Winter Lacing Cards
December 15, 2008 by
Every day this week I will be featuring frugal last minute gift ideas for kids. These projects are very frugal and can be made with items you probably already have in your home. You won’t want to miss any of these great projects, so if you are not already a follower of the Frugal Family […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Hand Warmers
December 14, 2008 by
These hand warmers make great stocking stuffers, and they are easy to make! Just heat these in the microwave for a few seconds and they will retain heat for several minutes. To make your own hand warmers, you will need: felt embroidery floss rice lavendar (optional) Cut two pieces of felt to the size of […]
Frugal Last Minute Gift Idea for Kids — Bird Watching Kit
December 12, 2008 by
Every day next week I will be posting a series of projects to make last minute gift ideas for kids. You won’t want to miss any of these! These projects are frugal, and can be made with items you would already have in your house. Here is a little preview of what to expect. Today’s […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Chili Mix in a Jar
December 11, 2008 by
Nothing takes the chill out of winter like a warm bowl of chili! This mix in a jar is a quick, simple, and frugal gift idea everyone is sure to love. Kids could easily help to make this. Be sure to attach a tag with instructions to make the chili. Add some big soup bowls, […]
$10 Target Gift Card Giveaway
December 10, 2008 by
I am a huge fan of Target, and this week I am giving away a $10 Target gift card! Keep it for yourself, or give it to a friend for the holidays. Tip — Be sure to go to the gift kiosk to print out coupons to stretch this gift card even further. Here […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Chocolate Covered Pretzels
December 10, 2008 by
I am not much of a baker. Instead, Emily and I did some holiday “baking” by making chocolate covered pretzels. There is no measuring required, and they are always delicious. Wrap in cellophane bags and tie with ribbon for a great (and frugal) gift! To make chocolate covered pretzels, you will need: 1 bag of […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Festive Winter Journals
December 9, 2008 by
Emily and I enjoyed making these winter journals. They are so simple to make, and they came out looking great! To make the journals you will need: Pretty paper (I used snowflake print, but any pattern will work.) Plain marble notebook Exact-o knife — DO NOT LET CHILDREN USE THE EXACT-O KNIFE!! Book binding tape […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Handpainted Block Print Kitchen Towels
December 7, 2008 by
Looking for another great frugal gift idea? Try these cute kitchen towels! You and your kids will love making these, and they turn out looking great. To make these, you will need: Plain white flour sack towels (these can be purchased at Target for about $1 each) Fabric paint Holiday stamps (snow flakes, holly, […]
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 — […]
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 […]
Frugal Gift Idea — Jar Mix Recipes
November 22, 2008 by
Looking for some easy, inexpensive homemade gifts for the holidays this year? Try jar gift mixes! Purchase some inexpensive 1 or 2 quart mason jars to get started. Get the kids involved and you have a great frugal holiday activity the entire family can enjoy. Here are some great resources to help you add a […]
