by Nif on November 24, 2009
During holidays, I like to try something new with my daughters… a new goody in the kitchen, a new craft, a new game…. something.
I’ve been thinking about trying some cake pops like the ones over at Bakerella’s site.
http://www.bakerella.com/category/pops-bites/cake-pops/
We’ll definitely make a visit to the Dollar Tree and try the holiday centerpiece modeled after Pottery Barn’s.
http://madincrafts.blogspot.com/2009/11/dollar-barn-christmas.html
I [...]
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by Nif on November 20, 2009
Today’s Casual Friday recommendation is for an inexpensive holiday project that your kids will love to do, and it will be perfect for grandparents, siblings, and/or parents. It’s a holiday coupon book. (I hope Grandma and Grandpa aren’t reading this!)
I’ve seen lots of ideas for creating and printing coupon books, but my favorite is Tammy [...]
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by Nif on October 28, 2009
Fall is here… yummy!
Here’s a frugal alternative… without the trip in the car… no waiting in lines… life is good!
What’s your favorite fall treat?
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Wordless Wednesday
We’ve got a great mix of websites to recommend on this Casual Friday! From pick-your-own farms to free workout music to Sunday newspaper ads. Enjoy!
http://www.pickyourown.org/index.htm
Find a pick your own farm near you!!! This website provides local listings of pick your own (also called U-pick or PYO) farms in the United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, New [...]
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Friday’s here, and it’s the end of the month… we’re right at the edge of a new beginning, another payday, new school year, and ending a summer season. Let’s welcome in the changes with learning new ways of doing the old!
Friday posts will be devoted to blogs and websites worth checking out, money-saving ideas, book [...]
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As we get ready to get into weekend Festivities (or maybe just plain old Activities), Friday posts will be devoted to blogs and websites worth checking out, money-saving ideas, book recommendations and the like. Please leave a comment with your recommendations, too!
The first blog I recommend is by Sandy, http://www.reluctantentertainer.com/. Sandy is a mother, wife, [...]
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