Tomorrow is Inauguration Day, and there are some fun freebies to be had! Here are some you won’t want to miss: Download America’s Song — A free .mp3 download courtesy of Oprah. This song is sure to get you into a patriotic mood! Krispy Kreme Donut — Visit your local Krispy Kreme for a free […]
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 […]
And the winner is….
January 16, 2009 by
The winner of the $10 iTunes Gift Card Giveaway (chosen by random.org) is Maria from Iowa! Congratulations, Maria! Here was her comment: I’d love to do some itunes shopping – thanks for the giveaway! Thanks to everyone for playing, and I will be sure to do another fun giveaway soon. Also, if you have […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
$10 iTunes Gift Card Giveaway
January 6, 2009 by
I thought it would be fun to do another giveaway, so here we go! I am giving away one $10 iTunes Gift Card to one lucky reader. Download music, audiobooks, videos… whatever! There are several ways to enter this fabulous giveaway: Become a Follower — Click here to become a follower of Frugal Family Fun Blog, and […]
Family Painting Time
January 6, 2009 by
Looking for some good quality time spent together as a family? Try scheduling family painting time! All of us look forward to this when Mark comes home from work. After dinner, we clear off the kitchen table and spread out the paints, brushes, and paper. Altogether it was about an hour’s worth of creative time […]
Fun with Felt — Ravioli
January 5, 2009 by
Emily spent a good deal of time this afternoon feeding her dolls these fabulous felt ravioli! If you have never sewn before, this is a terrific starting project because the felt is very forgiving. Since it is ravioli, the seams do not need to be perfectly straight. To make your own felt ravioli, you […]
Barnes & Noble Coupon
January 2, 2009 by
If you already have a Barnes & Noble membership, you can get even more savings by clicking here for a printable coupon good for an additional 15% off one item. To use this deal online, enter code R4E7X9F at checkout for 15% off the highest priced item in your online cart. Offers good until January […]
10 Tips for Planning a Family Vacation on a Budget
January 2, 2009 by
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 […]
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 […]
