Creating a Family Bucket List If you had the ability to wave a magic wand to create your ideal life in every possible way, what would it look like? How would things be different than they are now? Are there certain things you’d like to experience or … [Read more...]
Sewing to Save Money
Does sewing clothing, home decor or other items actually save you money? This is not an uncommon question on the Mommysavers boards. The answer is always this: it depends. Recently, I realized that my daughter needed a winter hat. I wasn't … [Read more...]
Frugal Ideas for Creative Homemade Gift Wrapping, Packaging and Tags
It's time to wrap your Christmas gifts! Looking for some frugal, but creative ways to wrap the gifts you bought this Christmas? Here are a few ideas beyond wrapping paper. I don't usually use gift bows because they can be expensive, and they are … [Read more...]
Reading, Recycling, and Rainbows = Frugal Fun for Little Ones!
To help instill the love of learning in my daughter, I try to add arts and crafts to our reading and math time. Here is a fun little craft that I did with her after reading The Rainbow Fish. (I originally saw the idea in Family Fun.) It uses old or … [Read more...]
September is the Best Time to Look for Thrift Store Costumes
Don't wait until October to look for costumes at thrift stores: the best time is NOW! I visited our local Salvation Army yesterday, and noticed that they had two racks fully stocked and ready to go (that's my son in the photo below). By … [Read more...]
Repurposing and Recycling: Greeting Cards to Gift Tags
Don't throw away the old greeting cards you receive in the mail. Instead, repurpose them to create attractive gift cards you can attach to any gift for a new recipient. You're not only recycling, you're saving money too! 1. Cut the front of the … [Read more...]
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