Money Saving Shopping (2)
11/24/09 •
I have always considered myself a frugal shopper. When I got married 13+ years ago I began to shop the way I had watched my mother shop as I grew up. I’ve clipped coupons and always looked for the cheapest item on the shelf. I’ve always checked the ads and bought in bulk to get [...]
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Thanksgiving Jar (1)
11/20/09 •
It’s always a good idea to take a minute or two on Thanksgiving to remember how much we have been blessed with. Making a Thanksgiving jar will be fun for the kids and a great way to remember off of our many blessings.
Have the kids decorate a jar or any type of container. Make it [...]
Turkey Cookies (0)
11/20/09 •
Here is a very cute Turkey Cookie. It’s so simple to make, yet adorable.
Frost the top edge of a sugar cookie and add about 7 candy corn. Give two dabs of frosting and two M&M’s for the eyes. Add a bit more frosting to make the beak and two feet. Kids of all ages will [...]
Hand Print Turkey Potholder: A Great Hostess Gift (0)
11/20/09 •
A great way to thank Grandma (or anyone) for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal is to give her a Turkey Potholder. Simply make the traditional hand print turkey using a square potholder as the canvas.
I’ve done this before and it turned out really cute. I found some solid color potholders at the dollar store and [...]
Scented Candles (0)
11/17/09 •
Here’s a tip to help you get the most out of your scented candles. Often times I will burn a candle and the wick will run out before the wax is gone. A great way to use up that wax is to simmer it on the stove in a pot with some water. [...]
Christmas Wish List Stocking (0)
11/16/09 •
All of my kids have loved making these Christmas stockings, and it’s a great way for a young child who isn’t able to write yet to make their list for Santa.
To make this project, cut out a large stocking shape from butcher paper, construction paper, or card stock. Gather store ads and put them on [...]
Chickens-A Different Kind of Pet (4)
9/06/09 •
We live in an urban neighborhood, not far from from one of the biggest cities in the country. We don’t have a dog or a cat, but we do have chickens. Some people think it’s weird, we think it’s great.
Last spring, as soon as they passed the law allowing us to have chickens, we [...]
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies (0)
12/01/08 •
Chocolate chip cookies sound so much healthier when you mention they are made with whole wheat flour instead of white flour. It may even be a good enough reason to eat more than one. I tried this recipe and loved it. In fact everyone I have shared these cookies with has liked them [...]
Cloth Diapers:The Scoop (1)
4/10/08 •
I know I have written about cloth diapers before. I used them and loved them. I am happy to say though that my diaper days are over and I am also very glad to be done with that phase in parenting. However, recently I did come across a wonderful article for anyone who may be [...]
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