I noticed that peat-based potting mix and mulch are on sale super cheap at Lowes this weekend. Might be a great time to go pick up what you need to get started. See the ads HERE. While you are there, why not let your child build a kaleidoscope?! It’s a free Build and Grow [...]
Frugal Family Fun: Perfect Park Weather
Saturday, we plan to surprise our children with a trip to the park and a picnic lunch. We might even fly kites, depending on the wind. Thinking through my plan made me wonder what else we could do at the park and I found this fun article from The Bean Blog. Here are the suggestions: [...]
April Fools! Be Prepared!
Of all the days we celebrate, this is my least favorite. As a kid, April Fools Day always slipped my mind until that first joke and everyone laughing because I fell for it. UGH! I hated it. But, now that I have a family, I can have a little fun without hurting anyone’s feelings. Go [...]
Spring is in Bloom!
I loved this idea from Frugal Family Fun so much that I decided to try it with my own spare change. Go see her suggestions HERE. We used flowers, old pieces of ribbon, and a trifle bowl. I placed the float in the middle of the tifle bowl on top of a piece of purple [...]
Frugal Family Fun: Backyard Obstacle Course
I plan on trying this with my own children this weekend, as soon as the Free Coupon Workshop and naptime are over. The best part of this frugal family activity is to have each member of the family create an obstacle. Here are some ideas: Walking or hopping along a winding a garden hose. Crawling under [...]
Frugal Family Fun: Sidewalk Chalk
Welcome to Philenia where upon entering our wonderland, you are greeted by our sidewalk citizens! Sidewalk chalk is always fun but why not put a twist on it. We asked the children to lay down, traced their outlines, and then helped decorate these flat folks. It was a BLAST! Sidewalk chalk is already fairly inexpensive [...]
A Lucky (and Frugal) Craft
One of my favorite blogs has a great St. Patricks Day craft for the kids that will not cost you a ton of gold! Just go visit the Frugal Family Fun blog HERE and spread a little luck!
Go Fly A Kite!
See our lovely kites we made this weekend? Want to make your own? Visit THIS POST from Friday!
Frugal Family Friday: Kites
If you are looking for a fun family activity that will not break the bank, why not did into your craft cabinet and do a little kite designing? You will need: 1 sheet of stiff paper per person (cardstock works well) Glue Scissors Hole Punch Paper Clip Fishing line, dental floss, string or yarn Various [...]
BACK AGAIN: How About 3 Redbox Rentals for $1?
This amazing offer is BACK AGAIN! Three Redbox rentals for $1? That’ s like buying one and getting TWO free! I am scooping this deal up myself! How to get it: Sign up for Groupon, a flash deal site where you can save a TON of money on their daily deals, by clicking HERE. Then, click [...]
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