Let's face it: Times are tight and budgets are shrinking. But there are ways to stretch, and even (gasp!) have fun doing it! This blog is about finding ways to get more from every household dollar, and enjoy every precious minute.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
As we move into the holiday season, the nostalgia of the season grows stronger. You can almost smell the food before it starts cooking, and the memories that will form are as warm as the pumpkin pie coming out of the oven...
Monday, November 01, 2010
When my children were young, they enjoyed having their own wallets to carry spare change and photographs. I crafted I.D. cards to keep in their billfolds, making them feel extra grown-up, and giving me peace of mind knowing they would always have the cards with them....
...Pumpkin is a resourceful fruit (and vegetable). Don’t let this precious gourd go to waste, especially when you can get these on sale for less than $3, that’s the time to stock up and get to work...
Thursday, October 28, 2010
...Making a noise maker is simple—even for this craft-challenged mom. You can make it fun by getting the children involved. Or, get the other parents involved as you watch the children practice...
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
...Family meetings keep communication open; allow time for each family member to share their opinions, concerns and ideas and to build a team. These help families stay connected and organized...
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
One effortless way to manage apple overstock is to prepare slow cooker applesauce, which is easy to make. It takes a few minutes to peel and core the apples, before they go in the slow cooker for an hour or two...
If you like to sew, love to craft, or even just dabble a bit in different projects, I’m sure you could really use some more fabric. One of the best places to find small project size pieces of fabric is in your own closet....
...Here are my 21 “out of the shoe box” uses for these organizers that will bring organization to your home and family. Not only will you love them but your children will love the simplicity of keeping their own items organized and stored away with ease...
Thursday, October 21, 2010
...We have a budget for sporting events, but that doesn’t always satisfy the children’s bellies or the fact that they simply cannot get that foam finger that will fall apart in two seconds. Here are a few suggestions to help you save more at sporting events...
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Have you ever found yourself ready to tackle and re-organize a room or closet in your home only to realize you are in need of supplies? My solution for this is the DIY organizing kit that is standing by ready to go when your organizing mood strikes...
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
...With the children’s fall class parties on the horizon, I’m often asked to bring cupcakes for the class to enjoy. I’ve found a new way to make a creative fall treat with some fall-themed ingredients and half the time of decorating!...
You know that blank wall you’ve been meaning to find art for but haven’t settled on anything yet because of time or money? Consider creating a gallery of simple photographs from the little unnoticed details around your home...
With enough heat and kick, lentils can be transformed into a delicious, time-warming, taste bud-igniting spicy lentil soup. Try this recipe...
Thursday, October 14, 2010
...during the fall season there are several other activities that I remember as a child that we have passed down to our boys. Some require some expense, but most are budget-friendly so our family of five can enjoy them. Here are some of our fall favorites...
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Thinking back to my own childhood I recall a family tradition of Saturday family clean-up days where we had a long (and I mean long) list of chores that needed to get done before we were allowed to go play. It taught me two things - team work and family responsibility... Try these tips for your clean-up day...
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Looking for a festive way to serve lunch to your children or even to yourself?! Try the muffin tin lunch! It’s the perfect way to get a variety of healthful foods onto your plate, or muffin tin, and it’s a fun new way to eat the foods you love....