I really like making holiday cards to send to relatives that live far away. St. Patrick's Day isn't typically a big holiday for us (we're not Irish) but when I saw these wigs at the Dollar Spot at Target I had a flash of inspiration. I took some … [Read more...]
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Stay Organized With a Household Notebook
Busy moms often need some tricks and tips to stay on track, and a Household Notebook is one way to accomplish that. I created my first Household Notebook in 2007 when my husband and I took a week off to travel to Iceland. Β Back then, my Household … [Read more...]
Calculate Your Cost of Living
Calculate Your Cost of Living Before creating a budget, itβs important to know what your current cost of living is.Β This will serve as a starting point when you decide the areas you feel like you need to trim; or let you know which areas you have a … [Read more...]
Cute Valentine’s Day Gift Basket For Only $5
When I taught preschool I was pleasantly surprised at how many included teachers in their Valentine's Day gift giving. My favorites were drawings from my students that I got to put on my fridge at home, but gift baskets like these weren't too shabby … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: In-flight Entertainment for Kids (and Other Airplane Tips)
If you're new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. I have two kids: a 3-year-old and a 1 year old. Theyβre adorable. Doesnβt a 14-hour flight with them sound like FUN? Yeah, I … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: Homemade Felt Food Toys
Are you looking for a frugal, but fun toy to give your child for Christmas? Felt play food is easy to make and very inexpensive. And you do not need to know how to sew. Here are some ideas, tips, pictures, and instructions if you want to make your … [Read more...]