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I’m a Fan of the Duggars

by @ Wednesday, July 14th, 2010. Filed under Family & Kids

Yep – I can admit it.  Both my husband and I are fans of the Duggars. When my mom called me one day last week to tell me she was driving only minutes away to SEE THE DUGGARS IN PERSON, I just about died! I couldn’t believe it! She got to go see them free [...]

Need Sewing Help?

by @ Thursday, July 8th, 2010. Filed under Crafts, Family & Kids, Lessons to Learn

I posted a few sugggested patterns a few weeks ago – and got some response for them on Facebook… If you – like me – maybe need to brush up on your sewing skills – GO VISIT SQUIGGLY TWIGS DESIGNS!   First of all – Debbie has ADORABLE sewing patterns for sale – so definitely take [...]

Easy Craftsing: A Holiday Skirt

by @ Thursday, June 24th, 2010. Tags: , ,
Filed under Activities, Crafts, Frugal

So I posted a link to a pattern for a 5 minute skirt yesterday. Today is another skirt that is estimated to take 3 hours – and what a CUTE idea it is!  I love the idea of adding the tulle at the bottom for a ruffle – and know my girls would love it, [...]

Easy Craftsing: A 5 Minute Skirt!

by @ Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010. Tags: ,
Filed under Activities, Crafts, Saving Money

Do you sew?  Even if you don’t – THIS pattern might just convince you to try.  I think it’ll be one of my first attempts once I get my sewing station set up! 5 Minute Skirt Seriously!  I think I could manage that!  Although I will probably try making it for my daughter first – [...]

Do you Netflix?

by @ Thursday, June 17th, 2010. Tags: ,
Filed under Activities, Reviews

Netflix is a DVD movie rental mailing service that – at least for our family – has been a HUGE blessing. Netflix offers a few membership programs, ranging in cost from $8.99 per month to $16.95 per month.  This limits the number of DVDs that can be “rented” at one time, from 1 – 3.  [...]

Thumbelina Cookies

by @ Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010. Tags: ,
Filed under Cooking with Kids, Family & Kids, In the Kitchen, Recipes

I was so excited to receive a copy of two cookie recipes from my sweet friend, Donna, on Sunday morning.  She’d read my post about wanting the PERFECT Sugar Cookie recipe and found a couple to share with me.  This recipe isn’t exactly a sugar cookie, but I had to share it anyways!  She said [...]

What are YOU Gonna Do This Summer?

by @ Thursday, May 27th, 2010. Tags: , ,
Filed under Activities, Crafts, Family & Kids, On the Home Front

Now that you’ve found things to keep your preschoolers and preteens busy – what are YOU going to do? It’s not like you can put your feet up and eat a box of bonbons, is it?  Well, maybe at least ONCE this summer, you should try that! Besides your local pool, or even your backyard [...]

Rice-Filled Heating Bags

by @ Wednesday, May 26th, 2010. Tags:
Filed under Activities, Crafts, Lessons to Learn

Have you ever used a rice-filled heating bag?  Ohhhh, they are so wonderful!  Whether you have an ache or pain that needs some relief, or just need to warm up your toes on a cold night (think ahead for Christmas presents!) – using a rice (or buckwheat or corn) filled heating bag is a great [...]

Summer Activities for Preschoolers

With summer approaching, many stay at home moms are gearing up for a new schedule.  If you have preschoolers, sometimes it can be hard to keep them entertained – with their shorter attention spans and need for more movement – while your bigger kids are content to visit the library and swim at the pool. [...]

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