30 Day Giving: Savvycents Budgeting Organization Giveaway

Today I have the opportunity of featuring Savvycents as our sponsor for the 30 Day Giving Challenge. Their wallet organizer just officially made my Christmas list!  Brad and I have been had to be very strict with our spending this past year, but to be honest we are not on a cash-based budgeting system, but …

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Fun 4 A Buck – Shaving Cream Finger Paint

It’s been a while since I have featured a “Fun for a Buck” activity. After being cooped up for days with various illnesses, I resorted to a can of shaving cream and decided to share the mess fun with you!  Back in my “working days” I used shaving cream as a sensory activity and had …

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Growing…Growing…Growing

    You asked for an update on our raised garden. It’s coming right along… The Peas, Green Beans, Corn, (Thanks to Your Suggestion) and Cucumbers are growing quite nicely. (And The Boys Have Kept from Pulling, Digging, and Drenching so far!) Tomatoes and Peppers still need to be planted. (One of these days!) So amazing to …

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Fun for a Buck : Painter’s Tape Roadways

  Looking for some frugal entertainment for your little one(s)? We’re always looking for creative ways to play without breaking the bank. We like to pass those ideas onto you through our Fun for a Buck Series. A new activity that has been a hit with our four boys is Painter’s Tape Roadways.  The idea …

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

This year we are trying out gardening. It’s been the perfect age to get the boys involved.  They’ve loved the opportunity to help Daddy build, plant seeds, get dirty, and watch the veggies begin to grow.  So far we’ve planted peas in the raised bed and have tomatoes and peppers growing inside. We’ll be planting …

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Fun for a Buck: Painting With Water

There were so many great ideas shared in my last “Fun for a Buck” post that I couldn’t wait to try out, including “painting” with water.  So far we’ve painted the sidewalk, the rocks, and the van wheels. =) Just grab some cheap paintbrushes or sponges and a container for the water and let them …

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Fun for a Buck: Sidewalk Chalk

Sometimes the cheap toys prove to be the best investments! Just $1 for simple fun on the back patio,… a concrete canvas for imagination,… while carrying on conversations… And creatively making a mess out of clean jeans. To admire a finished masterpiece.     Hopefully I’ll be sharing more “Fun for a Buck” ideas in future …

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Money Saving: Straight from the Mummy’s Mouth Part 1

This week, I have the pleasure of introducing you to my friend in blogging AND in real life, Clair.  Clair is the author and bargain shopper behind Mummy Deals.  I like Clair for more than her sweet English accent and that she also has a son named Isaac, she’s my go to girl for frugal …

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