Frugal Staycation and Daytrip Ideas With any vacation, it’s not so much the state you’re in as it is the state of mind that you’re in that makes a difference. Even if you're short on cash this summer, you can create the feeling that you’ve gotten … [Read more...]
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Fun with Kool-Aid
Kool-Aid Scratch and Sniff Paint Combine 1 T unsweetened Kool-Aid mix with 1 T warm water. Repeat with different Kool-Aid mixes for different colors. Paint and let dry overnight. The next day scratch and sniff. Kool-Aid Playdough 1 cup white … [Read more...]
DIY: Square Foot Garden
When I was growing up, my parents were avid gardeners. They grew tomatoes, rows of sweet corn, radishes, rhubarb, and all sorts of other things which would get frozen, canned or simply eaten up at the end of the growing season. Even today, Dad can … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Piñata
You can make an Easter Egg Piñata for under $5 using a large balloon, candy, tissue paper and some things you probably already have around the house. Kids love to work on this project, and if they're at home on Spring Break it's a great way to … [Read more...]
Edible Easter Baskets
A BIG thank you to Mommysavers member skimommy for providing the instructions and photos for this adorable craft. It originally appeared in this discussion thread: Frugal Crafts, Gifts & Recipes for Easter on our discussion … [Read more...]