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3 Fun Preschool Activities Using Spaghetti

March 3, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 1 Comment

Spaghetti is fun! Pokey, breakable, and wavy when it's dry; Squishy, slimy, and wiggly when it's cooked. What kid wouldn't love to play with spaghetti? Here are a few activities for … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Activity for Kids: Leprechaun Footprints & Pot O’ Gold Hunt

February 22, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 2 Comments

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, … [Read more...]

Frugal St. Patrick’s Day Recipe: Split Green Pea Soup

February 21, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 1 Comment

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 … [Read more...]

Skirt Steak with Mushroom Gravy

February 15, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

Skirt steak with mushroom gravy is a hearty meal that my husband really enjoys. Skirt steak is generally pretty frugal to begin with, but if you can find it on sale it's an even better buy. It's … [Read more...]

Tackle It Tuesday: Organizing Your Bathroom Cabinets/Drawers

February 15, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 2 Comments

Each week in February, we’re taking on a commonly avoided task with a Tackle It Tuesday assignment and encouraging our members to participate along with us. Today, we’re taking on those cluttered … [Read more...]

Photo Tour: Activity and Craft Kits for Kids $1 or Less at Michaels

February 11, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

If cabin fever is setting in and you're running low on ideas for indoor activities to keep the kids busy this winter, you may just want to head to Michaels. They've got a wide selection of craft and … [Read more...]