Handmade Mother’s Days gifts can be some of a mom’s most cherished items. Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so break out the craft supplies and get to work making something special for moms and grandmas (and any other special ladies!). I’ve looked for a variety of simple and frugal Mother’s Day gifts that you […]
We’ve got a little less than two weeks until Valentine’s Day, so it’s time for the kids to work on some DIY Valentines! These would be great to send with your kiddos to school for their friends. Most of these are candy and perishable food free and are perfect if you need to send them to school […]
Over the years, I’ve shared dozens of ideas about how to have a fun Christmas without going overboard. This time of year can really blow your budget if you don’t plan ahead, but there are so many ways to enjoy the season simply and without spending a ton of money. Here are all of my […]
Everyone knows kids LOVE receiving Christmas gifts and look forward to it all year long. But I think sometimes we overlook the fact that kids love GIVING gifts as well! Making gifts is a fantastic option for kids. Not only is it usually more frugal than buying, but they’ll be using their minds, hands and […]
I was at a big box store recently in their dollar section and found some really cute pumpkins that almost looked like they have been crocheted. I bought a few, and then began to wonder if I could make something similar on my own. I did a bit of googling and came up with a […]
No matter what you need a costume for, whether it’s for a special event or just to have around the house, buying costumes and dress up items from the store can get expensive! Here are 20 easy DIY costumes for kids, covering babies up to teens (and even adults, if you adjust the sizes!). Many […]
When you’re searching for DIY costumes, they usually call for all of the obscure craft supplies from Hobby Lobby. Here are some easy homemade costume ideas you can truly make using things you find around the house. Granted, some things will only be found in the house if your kids are like mine and always […]
Wading through all the options for gifts for kids can be overwhelming. And while there’s nothing wrong with buying toys, I love buying gifts that encourage creativity. Another bonus of this kind of gift is that they are consumable, so they won’t take up space in the house forever. They also let kids try out […]
If you’re anything like me, I tend to wait until the last moment to plan any kind of dress up or costume outfit for my kids. It’s just too hard and all of the pre-made dress up outfits at the stores are so expensive for an item that is just worn for fun a few times. […]
