Homemade Halloween Costume Idea: Bunch of Grapes For this frugal "bunch of grapes" Halloween costume, I used a purple sleeper (you could also use a purple sweatsuit) along with balloons and artificial greenery. Using small safety pins, attach … [Read more...]
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Frugal Fun: Driveway Bowling
Driveway Bowling for Kids If you're looking for some free, frugal fun for the kids - try driveway bowling! Here's how: Save your used 2-liter bottles until you have ten of them. Then, depending on how difficult you want the bowling game to be, … [Read more...]
Free Custom Journal or Notebook + Communication Journal Idea
Snapfish.com has a GREAT new coupon code that gets you $10 off your order. Use it, and you can score a personalized notebook, day planner, or address book and you'll only have to cover the cost of shipping and tax (mine came to $3.21). I just … [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...]
Frugal Road Trips: Mom and Pop Eateries
Frugal Road Trips: Mom and Pop Eateries On our road trip from Minnesota to South Carolina last year, we made it a point to only stop at independently owned restaurants -- the more unique, the better! This photo is from Hillbilly Hot Dogs in … [Read more...]