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Garage Sale Shopping Strategies: Tips from Our Readers

We're gearing up for another garage sale season this year, and we want YOU to get in on all the bargains! Here are some great hints, tips, and strategies from the moms who know garage sale the best: our readers. Thanks to everyone who sent in their … [Read more...]

Fun and Frugal: Rice Craft for Kids

Fun and Frugal: Rice Craft for Kids This simple, frugal craft idea takes only minutes to make but keeps kids busy for hours! You'll Need: 1 C. white rice 1 tsp. rubbing alcohol 3-4 drops food coloring Mix ingredients above in a bowl. … [Read more...]

The Frugal Mom’s Favorite Things by Kimberly Danger

Recently my girlfriends and I were discussing Oprah’s latest Favorite Things show. You know the one, the shameless screamfest where suburban housewives from across the country are handed thousands of dollars … [Read more...]

Play Dough You Can Make at Home

PLAY DOUGH FOR KIDS (Not To Eat) 1/2 c. salt 1 c. hot water with food color 1 c. flour 2 Tbsp. cream of tartar 1 Tbsp. oil Mix everything in saucepan over medium heat. Stir until it makes 1 large clump and pulls away from sides. … [Read more...]

Paper Mache Craft for Kids by Kimberly Danger

PAPER MACHE 2 parts water 1 part flour 2 Tbsp. salt Newspaper strips Mix water, flour and salt to make paste. Boil paste mixture over low heat and stir until thick and glossy. Use forms to create desired shape. Dip newspaper strips in paste … [Read more...]

Make a No-Sew Fleece Poncho by Kimberly Danger

One of the characteristics of fleece is that it won't ravel, therefore no sewing is required! Best of all, it's cheap. With one yard of fleece you can make two adorable no-sew ponchos. The fabric I found was a little over $5 per yard at Walmart, … [Read more...]