I am a big fan of the public library. Even though I've forked over more than my share of late fines (oops!) borrow materials has still saved me hundreds upon hundreds of dollars over the years. However, it's not just for checking out books, CDs … [Read more...]
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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...]
Homemade Baby Wipes – Save on Diapering with This Frugal DIY
How to Make Homemade Baby Wipes Making homemade baby wipes is not only easy, it's fun! This homemade DIY version costs just pennies, which is much less than store-bought wipes. You can save even more by using coupons for the paper towels, but … [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...]
DIY Frugal Halloween Face Paint
DIY Halloween Face Paint: 3 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. flour together 3/4 C. light corn syrup 1/4 C. water For an easy, homemade Halloween face paint to go with any costume simply follow these directions: Mix cornstarch and flour together. Stir … [Read more...]
Frugal Fun: Water Balloon Games for Kids
Water Balloon Stomp: Tie a filled water balloon around child's ankle. The object of the game is to stomp on and break others balloons but to keep your balloon intact. Water Balloon Yo-Yo: Cut a rubber band in half. Tie a loop securely on one end of … [Read more...]