Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that you either love or your dread. Obviously if you are single, you do your best to ignore the cheesy commercials on TV, the cute teddy bears in the stores, but don’t worry – you have the advantage of heading back to the candy aisle the day after [...]
Are you looking for a gift idea that is both romantic and frugal? The good news is, romantic doesn’t have to be expensive. You may be on a limited budget, but that doesn’t mean you are on limited creativity. With a little brain juice, and a small amount of planning, you can come up with [...]
This year I have been brainstorming stocking stuffer ideas for my family and wanted to share them with you. I began with 101 ideas but it has now grown to 105 (thanks Karen!). I hope you enjoy them. 105 Inexpensive Stocking Stuffers: Candy Chap stick Socks Make-up Gift cards Ear buds Yo-yos Silly putty Movie [...]
You do not have to spend a lot of money in order to have a beautifully decorated Thanksgiving table. Instead, take the kids, go on a nature walk, and collect interesting things you can use to create a one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving centerpiece. You can also take things you already own and repurpose them into frugal Thanksgiving [...]
Learn 8 tips on how you can have a Frugal Thanksgiving from this guest post by Jocelyn Anne. Just because somewhere along the line Thanksgiving became synonymous with an overabundance of food, does not mean that you can’t have a frugal Thanksgiving. In fact, I’d say there’s all kinds of fun to be had if [...]
Homemade Adult Halloween Costumes Summer is winding down, the kids are back in school, and we are starting to get a break from the blistering heat. And what does all of that mean? Fall is right around the corner! Changing leaves, hot apple cider, and pumpkin bread are some of my favorite things about fall. [...]
70 Frugal Birthday Party Games is a collection of fun and easy games you can play at your child’s next birthday party! . Let the Games Begin! Back to Back Balloon Pop Arrange the children into teams of 2. Have each team stand back to back while an adult places a balloon between each of [...]
I love a great deal, and I also love shopping online. The hustle and bustle of the malls are a lot of fun, and I enjoy the Christmas spirit, but it isn’t always the best place to find a good deal. The beauty of online shopping is you can visit all your favorite stores, shop [...]
After you’ve carved your pumpkins , roast the seeds for a delicious and nutritious snack. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Remove all of the seeds from the inside of the pumpkin. Clean the seeds – remove all of the pumpkin and stringy pieces with cold water. Dry seeds off and lay them on a cookie sheet. Spray [...]
Quick Announcement: Don’t forget to check in on Wednesday for a delicious giveaway! By Kathy Wilson The Budget Decorator Thanksgiving decorating day is a special time in our homes, when we all take a little time to appreciate the gifts and blessings in our lives. My number one blessing, as yours, is my family and [...]
The Old Schoolhouse is giving away a beautiful (and did I mention free?) digital book! This book has beautiful full color photographs and is filled with wonderful ideas to make your Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday special. It has ideas for homemade Christmas books, 10 favorite recipes that freeze well, Christmas decoration and card ideas, frugal [...]
By Kathy Wilson There was a day in our history when people actually spent time on Fourth of July decorations. They were homemade but sincere, and represented deep patriotism. I think that patriotism still exists today, and we can celebrate with Fourth of July decorations that are easy to put together and low [...]
Celebrate Dad this year with a gift from the heart. Hobby Day – Does Dad have a hobby that he loves to do, but rarely has time for? Plan a day for him to go golfing, fishing, or work in the garden. Detail the Car – Give Dad the gift of a clean car. Do [...]
When I think back to the birthday parties my kids have had over the years (and with 5 kids there have been plenty!), the part I’ve always enjoyed the most has been the games. There is no better way to fill your home with laughter and cheering than to get everyone involved in a game. [...]
Decorating for the holidays doesn’t have to break the bank Here are 2 videos that show you how to make beautiful Christmas decorations. The first is a table centerpiece, and the second is a wreath. Remember, you can substitute materials for what you have on hand, or what is growing in your yard. One year [...]
Keep Your Christmas Tree Alive this Season Years ago we bought an artificial tree. It was the frugal thing to do since real trees can get expensive. Not only that, but it seemed every year our tree was either dead, or almost dead before Christmas arrived. We made the decision one year after vacuuming, once [...]
Movie night is a fun and frugal thing to do with the whole family. Light a fire, pop some popcorn, cuddle up with a warm blanket and a cup of egg nog, and enjoy these favorite Christmas movies. My family subscribes to Netflix, which is an inexpensive way to be able to watch movies regularly. [...]
I love homemade ornaments. There is something about decorating our tree with things my kids have made that makes the holidays so much more special and meaningful. And unpacking the homemade ornaments each year brings back fun memories – what a joy! Frugal Ornaments Here are some ideas of simple and frugal ornaments you can [...]
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