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Homemade Craft Kit with Free Printable Book
Every year, the same thing happens at our house (now tell me if this sounds familiar!) - I buy a gift I think Kay will just *love*...and it's quickly forgotten. Or she asks for one of those toys...
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Cardstore.com Greeting Cards Giveaway
In the interest of making your holiday just a little easier, I'm excited to bring you this giveaway from Cardstore.com! You know how Christmas photos don't always turn out like you planned? (I...
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The Magic of Christmas - Talking to Santa Claus
We've always done Santa. There's a debate now among some parents on whether it's good for parents to be "lying" to children, perpetrating a myth they know to be false. Personally, I'm delighted to...
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The Fun Way to Spray Mop
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CleanForTheHolidays #CollectiveBias Bet you didn't think "fun" could be used to...
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Olive the Other Reindeer Ornament
(This post contains affiliate links.) Olive the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh is one of my favorite Christmas stories - I just love the play on words. You see, Olive isn't a reindeer at all; she's a...
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DIY Kits for Kids
The thing I love about these kinds of DIY kits for kids is that you can personalize them to the child's interests and your own budget. And kids will appreciate that you took the time to get them...
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Making Memories with a Christmas Elf
Last year, we got a very special visitor a couple of weeks before Christmas Eve - Ella the Elf! I got the great idea from The Connection We Share, and adapted it just a bit. (She even offers...
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Frugal Family Linky - Recycled Toys
You know that funny story about the parents who buy their toddler an expensive toy, only to look on in dismay as he happily plays with the box? Well, there's a solution for that: If you can't beat...
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DIY Christmas - Kids Co-op Linky
Since having a daughter, I've really loved the more homemade aspects of Christmas. (Well, maybe not that first Christmas. Then I just wanted sleep, but you get my drift!) This year we're even...
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We Love Weekends - Highlights of the Week
Sometimes a post really grabs at you, and stays with you long after you've closed the web page. Last week Lady Blogger shared one of those posts. It's no secret that things have changed a lot in...
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Invitation to Create - Christmas Ornaments
I've mentioned before how I love those clear ornaments you can fill up with, well, almost anything. There's just so many things you can do with them, even for the less-than-crafty among us. This...
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Is the Fire HD Kids Edition Worth It?
Kay is one of these kids who loves to learn...as long as it doesn't feel "educational". <insert eye roll here> (Could I make this stuff up?!) We recently got the opportunity to test out the...
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Easy Goose Craft
Welcome to day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas Series! I have joined up with a group of some of my favorite bloggers to bring you kid-friendly crafts or activities to celebrate each of the 12 Days of...
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5 Gift Ideas That Deserve A Look
Now, I admit, I usually skip over gift idea lists (or, at least, I did until this year when I'm looking everywhere for ideas!) - so why in the world would I put one together? Well, this isn't your...
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Cocoa in a Jar Gift Idea
Welcome to day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas series! I have joined up with a group of some awesome bloggers to bring you kid-friendly crafts or activities to celebrate each of the 12 Days of...
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DIY Upcycled Gift Container
I've recently discovered the wonderful world of Crystal Light container crafts. What? You didn't know there was a world of ideas out there using these plastic containers? Yeah, me neither, until...
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25 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas
There are some pretty awesome elf-on-the-shelf ideas out there. But I have to be honest - I don't have the time or inclination to set up elaborate displays featuring a stuffed elf each and every...
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25 Santa-Approved Stocking Stuffers
Stocking stuffer ideas are my favorite! They're usually the most frugal and in our house they're the first thing the kids open on Christmas morning. I love these fun ideas from Amber Brubaker - and...
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Frugal Family Linky - Christmas
Glad to see you back again for the Frugal Family Linky! Let's share.... There's a Christmas theme with these highlights, because around here it seems to be all-Christmas, all the time, with an...
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Christmas Literacy Fun - Weekly Kids Co-op
If you love Christmas (and who doesn't?) and you love books (ooh, ooh, me!) then you'll love these fun activities that combine both! My Penguin Osbert and pom pom penguins | Artsy Momma Mooseltoe...
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