Emily played a big role in crafting up this fun play salad set! She couldn’t wait to show it to Clara, so now the two of them have been making up salads all afternoon. This was so simple (and very frugal) to make!! Emily cut out arbitrary lettuce shapes of green craft foam for lettuce, […]
5 Simple Ways to Foster Gratitude in Kids
November 4, 2011 by
So much of the frugal lifestyle is filled with cultivating a sense of appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. A nice side benefit of learning to be grateful for what you already have — you’ll save money!! Yay for saving money! It’s never too early to start encouraging your kids to express thankfulness and gratitude. Here […]
Kids Waiting for the Turkey? Do Some Crafts!
November 25, 2010 by
Have a few brown paper bags on hand? Are you looking for ways to keep the kiddos entertained while waiting for that delicious turkey?? Here are some fun crafts from around the web to help pass the time! I love this paper bag turkey from One Charming Party (found via The Crafty Crow)! Note: Instead of […]
Turkey Place Cards
November 18, 2010 by
Around this time of year, Emily and I like to work on Thanksgiving place cards for our festive table. These turkeys are super-cute and easy to make! We started by cutting up some flower-shaped sticky notes in half to form the tail feathers of the turkey. We added a half-circle cut from a paper bag […]
Easy Leaf Wreath
November 15, 2010 by
Clara thought this colorful leaf wreath was so much fun to make! We used some of the tissue paper leaves from this post to make it. I cut a large circle from a brown paper bag (using a plate as a pattern), and invited Clara over to glue the leaves on top! She was really […]
Super-Easy Corn Craft
November 9, 2010 by
Clara and I did a bit of crafting this morning to make this corn arrangement, which is now hanging on the back of our front door! They are super-easy and lots of fun to make! To make your own, you will need yellow tissue paper, a brown grocery bag, and some plastic netting that comes […]
Weekend Rewind — Gratitude Activity Jar
November 6, 2010 by
This was one of my all-time favorite posts — a fun ACTIVE way in introduce kids to the concept of gratitude. It’s perfect for this time of year, and we enjoyed this activity so much last year that we are doing it again this year. Enjoy!! Around Thanksgiving we try to do crafts and activities […]
Festive Thanksgiving Placecards
November 25, 2009 by
We were asked to bring placecards for Thanksgiving dinner this year, and Emily thought these turned out so cute! She cannot wait to show them to all our family and friends. If your child is old enough to write, this is a great way to get in some handwriting practice. Emily enjoyed learning how to […]
Loving…
November 22, 2009 by
I mentioned a few days ago that we took a trip to a local plant nursery to prepare for our next activity from our Gratitude Jar — Flowers: Make a special flower delivery! Emily and I had so much fun with this! At the plant nursery, we found bags of fall bulbs that were 30% […]
Gratitude Activity Jar
November 11, 2009 by
Around Thanksgiving we try to do crafts and activities that promote gratitude and focus on the things we have to be thankful for. Last year we did gratitude journals, but this year we’re trying something a little more active — Gratitude Activity Jars! I asked Emily to name some of the things she was thankful […]
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 […]
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 […]
Saving Money on Thanksgiving
November 21, 2008 by
Since the cost of food as risen, Thanksgiving dinner could cost you 6% more this year than previous years. Here are some of my favorite ways to save money on Thanksgiving, while having a festive dinner the entire family will enjoy. Kid Art — Try not to spend money on decorations for your holiday table. […]
Save Money on Airfare and Travel
November 18, 2008 by
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year, and it is rapidly approaching. Traveling does not have to be a huge expense with these money saving tips. You can enjoy a relaxing vacation, even while on a budget. Here are some great ways to travel without breaking the bank. When to Book […]
