As you can imagine, living away from home there are many American food items that we miss. I've been able to find a lot of them imported, or substitute suitable locally made products. I've found … [Read more...]
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Holiday Shopping Tips from “The Savings Squad”
I recently partnered with four savvy money-saving bloggers to bring you some terrific shopping advice in a variety of different categories. If it's true that the whole is often greater than the sum … [Read more...]
Frugal Doll Clothes Idea: Shop Clearance Racks
Does it ever seem like the best deals on kids' clearance racks are in the itty-bitty newborn sizes? I found that to be true at the Old Navy Clearance Sale yesterday, and used the opportunity to buy … [Read more...]
Caramel Puffcorn: A Super Easy, Super Frugal Holiday Treat
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. … [Read more...]
Kids Halloween Craft: No-Carve Pumpkins
If your kids are too young to get real joy out of gutting a pumpkin (or if you don’t want to do it yourself and can’t trust them with a knife…) here are some alternative ideas. Fingerpainted … [Read more...]
How to Make Pumpkin Puree from Fresh Pumpkins
A cheaper alternative to canned pumpkin is to buy a fresh pumpkin and make your own puree. Not only will it cost less, it will be fresher. Homemade pumpkin puree can be frozen and used later. Buy … [Read more...]