You may be surprised to learn that eating healthy foods can be good for your waistline and your budget! Here are some of our favorite tips for eating healthy without spending a lot of money: Drink Water — Kick the soda habit. Not only is soda loaded with sugar and calories, it is also not […]
Weave a Placemat
January 20, 2009 by
This craft is so frugal, and keeps kids busy for a good while. Younger kids might need a little bit of help, but the older ones will have no trouble. Use these as a great opportunity to teach patterning! To make your own woven placemats, you will need: Two sheets of contrasting construction paper Scissors […]
20% off Online Solar Course
January 20, 2009 by
Are you considering installing solar panels to your home? You might want to enroll for an extensive 4 hour online course offered by Eco Achievers. Enter coupon code RENEW at checkout and you will save 20% off the $59 enrollment fee. Offer expires 02/16/2009. Click here for more details.
Frugal Way to Occupy Kids During Football
January 18, 2009 by
Trying to watch the football game on TV and looking for a frugal way to keep the kids entertained? I thought this would be a fun topic, since the Super Bowl is coming up! Thanks to ThriftyCraftMama for posting about this fabulous frugal activity that will keep kids occupied all through the game. (Worked well […]
Thrift Store Finds — Woo Hoo!
January 17, 2009 by
I have been on the look-out for next year’s holiday dresses for the girls, and at the thrift store today I found these gorgeous dresses (in next year’s sizes)! Aren’t they beautiful? Emily’s cost just $4.99! Clara’s was $3.99, but they had a sale for 50% off all blue tagged merchandize, making this cute dress […]
Raising baby green — on a budget
January 16, 2009 by
Clara at 7 months old. In most cases, being frugal is also good for the environment and vice versa. However, raising baby green can sometimes be challenging for your budget since what is best for the environment may not always be the most frugal choice. Organic baby food, for instance, usually costs considerably more than […]
The Invention Kit
January 16, 2009 by
Several of the crafts Emily and I create are products of the Invention Kit. We love recycling materials and finding new uses for things, so we set aside a separate box with things that might be useful for future projects. Here are some of the things we keep in the Invention Kit: Egg Cartons […]
Giveaway Reminder
January 16, 2009 by
Just a reminder, the $10 iTunes Gift Card Giveaway ends at 6pm EST today, so be sure to get your entry in! Click here for details on how to enter… Good luck!!
Top 5 Things to Buy Used
January 15, 2009 by
Photo by DIY City Mag I am a huge fan of shopping at thrift stores, consignment shops, and yard sales for used items. Not only is this a great money-saving strategy, it is also better for the environment. Buying used requires less resources to produce, and helps keep waste out of landfills. Here is […]
Fun with Juice Lids — Size Matching Game
January 15, 2009 by
Emily had fun playing this matching game this afternoon. To make your own size matching game, you will need: several lids from frozen juice concentrate white paper double sided tape or glue dots stickers of similar objects in different sizes Trace the juice lids on the white paper and cut out to attach using double […]
Enjoying a few good books
January 14, 2009 by
Clara enjoys some quality story time. This morning we lounged around in our pajamas for far too long, but we were busy enjoying some good books. Emily came downstairs and wanted to snuggle with Clara on the couch. She enjoys reading to her little sister, and Clara thought the pictures in this Snow White story […]
Fun with Scissors
January 13, 2009 by
Emily cutting white paper. Much of today was spent with me running around like a chicken with its head cut off in a vain attempt to clean and de-clutter the house. Did I say house? I meant kitchen. Yes, from 9am until 3pm I scrubbed and tidied up the kitchen from top to bottom. Now […]
This Week Find Deals on Craft Supplies
January 12, 2009 by
Photo by Lauren Weinhold We frequently make crafts from recycled items, but we also keep a well-stocked selection of paints, felt, markers, crayons, and glue on-hand. Here are some ways to help build up your craft closet by taking advantage of some upcoming sales and online deals. Click here for printable coupons for A.C. Moore […]
Family Drawing Time — Portraits
January 12, 2009 by
Wow! This is my 100th post already!! Want to know how your kids really see you? Try a family portrait day! Each member of the family takes turns drawing everyone else. This makes for some interesting artwork, especially from the little ones. Here are some of Emily’s drawings: From Left to Right: Me (what […]
Homemade Chewy Granola Bars and Sledding Fun
January 11, 2009 by
Mark and I took the girls sledding this afternoon, and everyone had a blast! Afterwards, Emily and I whipped up a batch of these delicious homemade granola bars while Mark visited a friend to watch the football game. We go through several boxes of granola bars every month in our household, so by learning how […]
Family Snow Day
January 10, 2009 by
We are enjoying our first big snow of the season here in the Lehigh Valley! Today we enjoyed some time out in the snow — all bundled up, of course. Snow days make for great frugal entertainment. Emily had a terrific time playing with Mark in the backyard, and afterwards we had some hot cocoa. […]
Tea Time at Starbucks
January 10, 2009 by
Some Starbucks locations are hosting a special Tea Time Event to promote their newest line of specialty teas. Have I mentioned I love tea?? Tuesday, January 13th at 2pm they are giving free samples of teas and other goodies. Call your local Starbucks to see if they are planning to participate.
Orange-Cranberry Scones and a Slow Morning
January 9, 2009 by
These homemade scones were a fabulous frugal breakfast treat! Mark left for work early this morning, but I was kind enough to save some for him. No high fructose corn syrup in these scones! I am not much of a baker, but I am so proud of how these turned out. They are so simple […]
