I saw this homemade treasure stone craft ages ago and never got around to making it. I thought making a homemade rock would be a great excuse to teach my preschooler about the Blarney Stone and be a good St. Patrick's Day activity. Making the … [Read more...]
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St. Patrick’s Day Activity for Kids: Leprechaun Footprints & Pot O’ Gold Hunt
To get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, I taught my preschooler about leprechauns and pots of gold at the end of rainbows. That afternoon, when Maggie finished quiet time, she found tiny, green, leprechaun footprints leading from the door of … [Read more...]
Frugal St. Patrick’s Day Recipe: Split Green Pea Soup
Update: This year I served the split pea soup in sourdough breadbowls - delicious! My kids really love this soup. See the Split Pea Shamrock Craft we made with the rest of the split peas! If you're looking for something frugal and festive to … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Brisket with Cabbage and Potatoes
St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Brisket with Cabbage and Potatoes Grocery bargains revolve around holidays and special events, and St. Patrick's Day week is a good one! All those yummy Irish foods like corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes are going to be … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Soups, Stews and Chowders
Easy Homemade Soups, Stews and Chowders These Easy Homemade Soups, Stews and Chowders will be sure to hit the spot on those chilly nights this fall and winter! They are easy to prepare, can be frozen and even can be made in the crock pot for those … [Read more...]
What’s on Sale During January
When it comes to saving money, timing is everything. You can rack up big savings during the year if you know when to buy certain items for your household. Grocery stores typically run sales that happen in cycles every 12-15 weeks. At one point … [Read more...]