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Summertime Treat: Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

June 18, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 1 Comment

Looks good, huh? There's nothing like an ice cream sandwich in the summer. Sticky, and sweet, chocolaty and cold. Just wait until you try this homemade version. Make these with your kids and … [Read more...]

Frugal Foreigner From Scratch: Homemade Chocolate Sauce

June 13, 2011 by Susie Chadwick 5 Comments

Making your own chocolate sauce is super easy, super fast and super frugal. I've been doing it for years, but it's come in handy even more now that a bottle of Hershey's is $5. This recipe makes … [Read more...]

Frugal Craft Ideas: Potpourri

POTPOURRI 1 qt. dried rosebuds, petals and blossoms (other flowers optional) 1 tsp. whole allspice 1 tsp. whole cloves 1 tsp. crumbled bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick, broken up 1/2 c. dried … [Read more...]

Silly Slime Craft for Kids

SILLY SLIME 1 cup of liquid starch 1 cup of Elmer's glue A few drops of food coloring Mix ingredients together until it forms a ball. If the mixture is too sticky, add a little more starch. … [Read more...]

Fun and Frugal: Rice Craft for Kids

Fun and Frugal: Rice Craft for Kids This simple, frugal craft idea takes only minutes to make but keeps kids busy for hours! You'll Need: 1 C. white rice 1 tsp. rubbing alcohol 3-4 drops food … [Read more...]

Finger Paint You Can Make at Home

KOOL AID FINGER PAINT 2 C. flour 2 packs unsweetened Kool-aid 1/2 C. salt 3 C. boiling water 3 T. oil Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add water and oil, stir. Use Glossy finger paint … [Read more...]