I was first introduced to the concept of Caramel Puffcorn about ten years ago while on a play date with my then-toddler daughter. She took one bite, and it was over: she had a new favorite treat. Over the years, it's become one of our standard … [Read more...]
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Inexpensive Ideas for Creating a Gourmet Gift Basket
Gourmet gift baskets are a fun option to give as Christmas or birthdays because they allow you to personalize the gift to fit the recipient's specific tastes and interests. They also allow you to customize the gift to your own budget, making it a … [Read more...]
Five Thrifty Things to Consider When Buying Holiday Clothes
On a recent shopping trip to Target, I stopped to admire the beautiful holiday dresses for little girls. Frilly and flouncy, these were sure to look adorable on any girl who put them on. Then I wondered to myself: Would these dresses ever be worn … [Read more...]
Easy Fall/Thanksgiving Centerpiece from Nature and the Dollar Store
I made a quick and easy centerpiece this afternoon using items from the dollar store and nature. Here's how I did it. First, we dumped out the trick-or-treat bucket and went for a nature walk to gather pine cones. You could also use acorns, … [Read more...]
Homemade Halloween Costume Idea: Popeye the Sailor
A big thanks goes out to Sarah M. from our Facebook Page for posting this adorable Popeye the Sailor homemade costume idea. Sarah writes, "This was my son's Halloween costume last year. Plain, short sleeved blue shirt, plain long sleeved white … [Read more...]
Frugal DIY: Homemade Laundry Detergent
One of the most popular threads on the Mommysavers Discussion Forums has been how to make homemade laundry detergent. It's a frugal DIY project that so many of our members have discovered to help save loads and loads of money (pun intended). Our … [Read more...]