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When an old friend suggested that I purchase a chocolate Easter Bunny for my grandson who is 8 months old, I had to laugh to myself, but that gave me the idea for these two “chocolate bunnies” made from some left over fabric and repurposing those plastic shopping bags that we have too many of … Read more
It’s nearly Easter, and that means an Easter dinner with family and/or friends for people who celebrate the holiday. It is always nice to see a pleasing, Easter/Spring themed centerpiece on the Easter supper table . Additionally, it is so easy to create a recycled Easter basket, that you can make more than one for … Read more
It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice – a very frugal recipe packed with protein and fiber! Beans and Rice are staples in many diets around the world…it’s good for you and good for your wallet! ~~~~~~~ … Read more
Save Your Money – Low-Cost, No-Craft Gifts You Can Make in an Hour If you’ve got someone on your list who has everything, or you are one of those people whose bank account has barely nothing, then read on! I’ve got three gift ideas for you that you can easily pull together in the next … Read more
Top Five Easy Thanksgiving Crafts Thanksgiving is a time to gather with close family and friends, reflecting on all that we are thankful for. Add fun and warmth to your Thanksgiving holiday with these crafts that are both inexpensive and easy to make. A Warming Centerpiece A Pumpkin Candle Holder adds ambience to the center … Read more
What’s the question on everyone’s mind this holiday season? How do I party like Santa and save like Scrooge? Well, here are 10 ways to help you do just that. The money you save will be like a present to yourself. Money Saving Holiday Party Tips Create your own “happy hour”: Skip the pricey meals … Read more
It’s’ time to begin drawing names for Christmas gifts! Our family began drawing names for Christmas about 10 years ago when our Christmas lists were getting way too long! 3 brothers, 1 sister, 3 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, 6 nieces and nephews…not to mention parents, in-laws, our immediate family, teachers & more! Over the years, we’ve … Read more
While it might seem silly to start planning how to handle Christmas shopping months in advance, it’s often a far better idea than waiting until the last moment. With the economy somewhat shaky, jobs unavailable, and unemployment soaring, the holidays are an easy time to find yourself broke and feeling a bit sad. Having a … Read more
Top Three Ways to Help Kids Organize Fight disorganization in your household by helping your kids get organized. These top three organizing tips all start with the letter ‘s’ so that they’re easy to remember and put into practice right away. Before Your Begin The trick to helping children organize is to figure … Read more
The summer is generally the best time to get out and about for any type of entertainment. Whether you want to go on vacation, or hang around the neighborhood, if you’re like me, you probably want to save some money on your entertainment expenses and summer fun. I wanted to list 8 things that I … Read more