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Rachel came up with a great idea to make a Chore Chart for her kids. This determines how much TV time her kids get…now her kids are fighting over who gets to do what chores. I love it!! So easy and you can get a bag of those Wood Craft Sticks for $5.95 from amazon.
Add an adorable and beautiful lighting in your home with this homemade water candle. A glass of water with astonishing decorations look simply spectacular. Let this special candle lighten up your living space. What you need: Plastic bottle Water Olive oil (cooking oil or sunflower oil is acceptable) Candle wick Beads (or other decorations) Scissors Glass (or … Read more
Summer is almost upon us! School is down to its last weeks and kids will soon rejoice their summer freedom. If your kids are anything like mine they start getting bored pretty quickly as the novelty of Summer wears off. Keep them busy with these amazing and super easy DIY projects. Not only you get to … Read more
A choker necklace is a stunning ladies’ accessory for parties, special events or a stroll at the park. You can make it in various designs, colors and charms. In fact, you can have your own choker necklace which will surely catch the attention of your friends. You just these materials: black stretch cord scissors book, binding clip jump … Read more
Looking for a rainy day project? Make a decoupage clipboard! This clipboard came to life years ago when our summer break began with rain, and continued with rain, rain, rain for three straight weeks. My daughter had been looking forward to a summer of swimming and playing outside, but Mother Nature had other plans. We … Read more
2015 National Parks Free Admission Days January 19 February 14 – 16 April 18 – 19 August 25 September 26 November 11 Mark your calendar, plan a getaway, and enjoy the free fun! Visit nps.gov to find a park near you! Don’t miss a moment of free family fun or a cheap date! ~~~~~~~ Image … Read more
Is Pizza Night a a tradition in your family? Maybe it’s every Friday night. Maybe it’s homemade pizza. Maybe you throw in a movie or a board game. If you don’t have a family pizza night, maybe it’s time to start a tradition. The Budget Diet girl likes to think of traditions a inexpensive little … Read more
Need a frugal family summertime activity or party? Make your own backyard Disney Party! It was exciting to plan what Disneyland attractions we wanted to include in our backyard version of Disneyland. There are so many amazing rides, it was hard to narrow it down. I couldn’t believe how much fun we had just thinking … Read more
Thank you to Kristl for allowing me to guest on The Budget Diet today! Family Summer Staycation Ideas As much as I’d love to run away to Walt Disney World right now, sometimes it’s just not in the budget for a big family vacation. Unfortunately my husband and I both have to work year-round … Read more
