This was one of the best gifts I got from my son's preschool years (many thanks to the teacher who had the patience to do this for all 24 of the little ones in her classroom!). It's a project that could easily be duplicated on a shoestring budget … [Read more...]
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Homemade Natural Cleaners: Vinegar
Vinegar wins our homemade frugal cleaners award, hands-down. It's got natural disinfecting properties, which make it safe to use around little ones and perhaps best of all - it's really inexpensive! Creative Uses for Vinegar: Combine … [Read more...]
It’s the Packaging: Homemade Lunchables
Homemade Lunchables For kids, packaging is important. My son is a big fan of the Oscar Meyer Lunchables, but at $2 a pop for a few little crackers and cheese, they aren't the best value. Somehow packing crackers and cheese in a Rubbermaid container … [Read more...]
Organize Your Gift Giving with a Spreadsheet
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...]
Homemade Costume Idea: Bride
Homemade Costume Idea: Bride Creating this bride look is so easy, you'll be saying "I do!" to this cute Halloween costume. When you're done trick-or-treating, it's sure to become a popular item in your daughter's dress-up box too. Using a hot glue … [Read more...]
Frugal Travel: Inexpensive Souvenirs
How do you limit souvenir spending on family vacations? It's a question we posed to our readers and responses included everything from pins to t-shirts to Christmas ornaments. At our house, the souvenir of choice is a magnet. We have been … [Read more...]