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Five Reasons to Bookmark Your Library's Web Site

September 12, 2010 by Kimberly Danger Leave a Comment

I am a big fan of the public library. Even though I've forked over more than my share of late fines (oops!) borrow materials has still saved me hundreds upon hundreds of dollars over the years. … [Read more...]

Frugal DIY: Homemade Laundry Detergent

September 12, 2010 by Kimberly Danger 19 Comments

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 … [Read more...]

Homemade Costume Idea: Bag of Jelly Beans

September 11, 2010 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

Homemade Costume Idea: Bag of Jelly Beans Use a clear garbage bag (upside down, making neck and arm holes) for the bag of jelly beans. Fill the bag with small colored balloons, and cinched at the … [Read more...]

Homemade Costume Idea: Spider

September 11, 2010 by Kimberly Danger Leave a Comment

Homemade Costume Idea: Spider Make the spider's legs with by cutting off the legs of an old pair of black tights. Fill with fiberfill or newspaper, and attach to sweatshirt with safety pins. Create … [Read more...]

Homemade Costume Idea: Scarecrow

September 11, 2010 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

Homemade Costume Idea: Scarecrow This costume is cute by itself or with other costumes in the Wizard of Oz theme. Start with a pair of overalls and a flannel or plaid shirt. Use fabric scraps cut … [Read more...]

Homemade Costume Idea: Mouse

September 11, 2010 by Kimberly Danger 1 Comment

Homemade Costume Idea: Mouse To make a homemade mouse costume, start with a hooded gray sweatshirt and sweatpants. Make ears out of gray and pink felt, then sew or pin onto the hood. Take a … [Read more...]