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[7 Sep 2009 | No Comment | ]
7 Frugal Family Nights (Or Days)

There are numerous ways for the family to have fun, be together and spend little if any money.

Crafts, Family Fun »

[7 Sep 2009 | No Comment | ]

Thanks for visiting. Don’t forget to subscribe to my RSS feed. I enjoy seeing you.On a weekend or just a rainy afternoon, kids get bored easily. We often reach for the car keys and our wallet to find ways to satisfy them. Instead of doing that, reach for a few supplies and show them how to make some crafts that won’t cause you to burn unnecessary gas or spend money.
Entertaining a kid is easier than you may think. If you know the types of things they like, you …

Crafts, Family Fun »

[5 Apr 2009 | One Comment | ]

If you are looking for fun and easy easter crafts for kids, look no further!
Decorating Eggs
Each year hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions, of colored plastic eggs are sold to fill Easter baskets or for children to find during Easter egg hunts. Those aren’t always appropriate to use when decorating your home, however. You may want to create some Easter eggs that can be reused each year for decorations.
One way to create reusable eggs is to blow out chicken eggs. How do you do that? Start by washing …

Earth Day, Family Fun »

[9 Mar 2009 | No Comment | ]

Children may complain about going to school every day, but there’s a way to sneak in something educational every once in a while. Family nature fun can teach as well as be enjoyable for everyone involved. The following ideas may be perfect to get your children learning and having fun at the same time.

Seed dispersal
Teach your children about how seeds are dispersed by taking them on a hike through a field or grassy area. You’ll need extra adult sized socks you won’t mind if they get dirty. Have your children …

Family Fun, Frugal Garden, Frugal Home »

[4 Mar 2009 | No Comment | ]

Springtime is a great time to spend the weekends doing things together as a family. Use some of these ideas of springtime activities for the whole family to enjoy.
* This is the perfect time to start planning a garden to supply your family with fresh vegetables during the summer and fall months. Begin by starting seeds of any vegetables you want inside and then transplant them into your prepared garden when the threat of frost has passed. Mark off the garden to indicate where you want each …