2013 Frugal Staycation Guide Who says you have to travel a long way to enjoy a fun vacation? There are plenty of fun, affordable family activities in your own back yard, many of which you may not have discovered yet. Recently, I joined forces … [Read more...]
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Olive Garden Salad Dressing Copycat Recipe
When it comes to fresh and flavorful salads, the Olive Garden Salad Recipe takes the cake. This popular dish from the renowned Olive Garden restaurant chain has won the hearts of salad enthusiasts all over the world. With its vibrant mix of crisp … [Read more...]
Muffin Tin Monday: Sense of Taste Snack & Activity
For this week's Muffin Tin Monday I'm sharing a snack and activity we did with our muffin tin - Taste Testing! I created this activity to teach my preschooler about her sense of taste. I wrote down five aspects of taste and read them to her, then … [Read more...]
The Frugal Family Hits New York City
New York City is probably the last city in the U.S. that I'd call frugal. Hotel prices are among the highest in the country, dining out, seeing a Broadway play -- all those typical New York experiences are very expensive. Still, after many trips … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Dye Rice and St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Box Activity
A new homemade activity the kids and I have been exploring lately is the sensory box concept. We've tried a few different themes and variations on sensory boxes. One that I wanted to try was dyeing rice different colors to use as filler in the … [Read more...]