The holidays are approaching... will you be ready? This year, consider creating a gift spreadsheet with every gift, occasion and recipient listed - everyone from grandmas to babysitters and coaches. Start with your holiday budget, then work … [Read more...]
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Frugal DIY: Homemade Laundry Detergent
One of the most popular threads on the Mommysavers Discussion Forums has been how to make homemade laundry detergent. It's a frugal DIY project that so many of our members have discovered to help save loads and loads of money (pun intended). Our … [Read more...]
Homemade Costume Idea: Spider
Homemade Costume Idea: Spider Make the spider's legs with by cutting off the legs of an old pair of black tights. Fill with fiberfill or newspaper, and attach to sweatshirt with safety pins. Create the joints in the legs by wrapping with fishing … [Read more...]
Homemade Costume Idea: Scarecrow
Homemade Costume Idea: Scarecrow This costume is cute by itself or with other costumes in the Wizard of Oz theme. Start with a pair of overalls and a flannel or plaid shirt. Use fabric scraps cut into squares for patches. Then, use your hot-glue … [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...]
Free Custom Journal or Notebook + Communication Journal Idea
Snapfish.com has a GREAT new coupon code that gets you $10 off your order. Use it, and you can score a personalized notebook, day planner, or address book and you'll only have to cover the cost of shipping and tax (mine came to $3.21). I just … [Read more...]