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5 Fun Activities

When you love someone it doesn’t really matter what you do, as long as you’re together. So today I thought I’d give some fun suggestions of things you and your spouse might do together, as it comes on to Christmas. Some of them might even help others as well. 1. Get a group together and go out caroling. Mick and I did have done this in the past with a group and it was a lot of fun. If you have someone who can play guitar or flute that’s good, but if not the carols are so well-known you don’t … Continue reading →

Halloween Parties for Preschoolers

It’s Halloween – party time! When I was little, my best friend’s mother held the most wonderful and outrageous Halloween parties, complete with spooky movies, candied popcorn, apple bobbing and a haunted house. While I don’t think that I can quite live up to her standard, here are some ideas for a spooky Halloween party, preschool style. The Food Halloween party food needs to be gross, but not inedible. Half of the success of Halloween food is in the presentation. Introduce the food to the kids as cockroach crumble and monster poop, and you’ll have a room full of disgusted … Continue reading →

Confessions of a Foodie Mom: Food as Atmosphere?

Last night I had dinner at my parents’ house, along with my husband and kids, my sister and her husband and kids, and my aunt. There were 13 of us in all. Italian food is Mom’s specialty, what I remember from growing up. I’m allergic to perfumes and fragrances. (This is relevant, really.) My mom was too, so I didn’t grow up with them. Once when I had to leave a party because of heavy fragrance, I wondered aloud to my husband, “Why do people need to use this stuff, anyway?” “Well,” said my husband, “didn’t you ever have a … Continue reading →

Frugal Month in Review: October 2008

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” – George Eliot October has come and gone, but we can still enjoy fall and the celebration of Thanksgiving and all of the great joys of the season. Take a look back at all of the ways to save money that were featured last month. October 1st Frugal Halloween Costumes It is fall and Halloween is approaching fast, are you ready? What do the kids want to be? You can make some great homemade costumes … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: October 13th Through October 19th

It is not too early to start thinking about the upcoming holidays. Early planning can often save you a bundle. You can take everyday ideas, such as making freezer meals and apply them for the holidays. Meanwhile, check out last week’s frugal articles. October 13th Five Little Grocery Shopping Tricks: Look Left and Right When it comes to shopping for groceries, we need all of the help we can get. Rising prices and reduced coupon values make reducing your grocery bill by 70 percent a thing of the past. And those grocery stores have plenty of tricks up their sleeves … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: July 28th Through August 3rd

What makes a house a home? Is it the little decorating touches, the noises of little feet stomping down the stairs in the morning or the feeling that when you enter your home you’ve left the world behind? However you define your home, you’ll find lots of ways in the Home Blog to personalize it and keep it cozy and safe. Here is a review of last week’s articles. July 28th When Remodeling, Consider the Neighbors If you are planning a remodeling project, it is important to consider the neighbors. No, not because they might complain but because their home … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: May 26 – June 1

Is everyone having a great week? We hope so. Enjoy you’re weekend and we’ll be back to share more tips, ideas, and thoughts with you on Monday. For now, here is a roundup of this past week’s topics: Sell that House! Here are the four easy things you should do to prepare your house for a sale. Doing a little work now will save you a big headache later… Happy Memorial Day (from our home to yours) Are you ready to celebrate this Memorial Day? Will you be having a big BBQ party to celebrate the beginning of summer, or … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: March 3rd Through March 9th

Do you know why it is so much easier to spend today than it was a few years ago? If not, you’ll want to read through last week’s articles. We have also covered a lot of new ideas, from reusing items to creating frugal meals for your family. March 3rd Whole Turkey Versus Turkey Breasts: Cost Comparison In an article from last week, I talked about the great value of a whole turkey. One question that came up was about buying turkey breasts instead, for a family that won’t eat the dark meat. So, I thought I would do a … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: January 21 – 27

Here’s a quick review of this week’s articles: Redoing the Kitchen Follow along with Mary Ann and her family on their do it yourself kitchen redo adventure. Redoing the Kitchen: Flooring Choices Mary Ann is open to suggestions. Feel free to share your favorite flooring choices or other words of wisdom that those making such choices may find useful. Travertine Tile FAQ Travertine is a popular choice in home improvement materials. Learn more about this option. Decorating for Valentine’s Day Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? You can go all out or it can be as simple as adding a … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: December 17th Through December 30th

The middle of the holiday season is pretty hectic, isn’t it? Have you been snapping up those bargains? Now that we can take a deep breath and relax for a bit, we can catch up on all of the frugal goodness that is out there. We had a great Christmas and are looking forward to a happy new year. I hope it is the same with you. Look for lots of new frugal ideas and news in the upcoming year! This is the Frugal Living week in review for December 17th through December 30th. December 17th Frugal Living Week in … Continue reading →