As a young college couple, I knew we should have food storage, but how? We didn’t have a wheat grinder, didn’t have storage space, and had very little extra money. I was prompted to think outside of the box. We could survive if we had oatmeal every morning, skipped lunch, and had a simple evening […]
Traveling Teams 101- Money Saving Tips
Planning a full day or evening chasing kids for games or events? Whether your game is in town or across the state, here are a few ideas of how to save money on food. The post goes through drink ideas, snack ideas, and meal ideas…. Drink/Hydrating Ideas: Water bottles– save and reuse. Fill the bottle […]
Rice Bags
Here is a simple explanation of “How to Make a Rice Bag” with pictures. Don’t be afraid to contact me, if one of the steps is unclear. I have seen these bags sewn in all types of sizes and shapes. Use your imagination. Just be sure to supervise your kids while they are heating them […]
Foods That Help a Budget Stretch
“The Perception of Plenty”—is my way to keep from over spending on our food budget. I have been pleasantly surprised over the years to find certain foods that stretch much farther than you’d think. Cheese—finely grate your cheese (so it looks like the “fancy” shredded kind). People use less than the regular size grated pieces, […]
Laundry Helps
Laundry! It is a job that is never complete, but ….. You’ll probably smile at the random tips I am about to share. Here they are: Socks….When I buy a new package of socks for a child, I never give them all the pairs. I put a few pairs in a special box in my […]
Salt Dough Ornament Craft
Are you looking for a children’s Christmas craft that lets kids create, uses items you already have, and requires only minimal supervision? Then salt dough ornaments may become your new tradition. Salt Dough Ornament Recipe 4 cups flour 1 cup salt 1 ½ cups hot tap water Combine the salt and the flour in a […]
Fast and Frugal Garlic Toast
Why don’t my children eat the heels of the bread? We end up with bread bags whose only content is the two heels. Our solution helps make use of those heels and keeps them from heading to the trash. I save the heels of bread in a bread bag (doubled) in the freezer. When I […]
Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Chicken Cacciatore is a favorite at our house. This makes up fast, if you have a night at home, or it can be put in a crock pot so you can just cook the pasta when you are ready to eat. Chicken Cacciatore 1/2 to 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces 14.5 […]
Pennywise Christmas for Little Girls
Stop! Before you buy what the stores say is the latest item, watch your little girl at play…an old pillow becomes a doll bed, school is set up with stray pieces of paper and an old white board, and the doll (her student) is dressed in mismatched clothes… Does she really need the most expensive […]
Homemade Christmas Gifts for Kids
Christmas gifts don’t have to be expensive to be meaningful and fun. Homemade gifts provide fun memories and don’t hurt your pocketbook. This post’s purpose is to get your creative juices flowing and help you think of gifts to make for your kids. Here is an idea list: (If you would like more information on […]
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