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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.  [...]

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. [...]

Do You Wii???

by @ Wednesday, May 5th, 2010. Tags: ,
Filed under Activities, Family & Kids, Fun Stuff

I have played on a Wii just a few times – and really thought it was fun.  But it’s been a long while since I had the chance to play one. Do you Wii? What system did you buy?  Do you think it was a good purchase?  What games do you recommend for kids and [...]

Homemade Easter Treats

by @ Thursday, April 1st, 2010. Filed under Activities, Cooking with Kids, Easter, Family & Kids, Holidays, Recipes, Spring

These are recipes I got from my Grandmother’s recipe box… Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs 2 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioner’s (powdered) sugar 2 cups peanut butter 2 cups light corn syrup 4 cups chocolate chips In medium bowl mix dry milk, confectioner’s sugar, peanut butter and corn syrup.  Knead until [...]

How do You Celebrate Easter?

by @ Tuesday, March 30th, 2010. Filed under Activities, Cup of Faith, Easter, Family & Kids

While some observances of Easter may have been shaped by cultures outside of Christianity – pagan, Jewish, and others – the Christian observance of Easter is still significant.  We don’t know the exact dates – Christians simply choose to stop and observe Easter as a day to remember the death & resurrection of Jesus Christ. [...]

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