For the Mommas

JANUARY 4, 2016

Create Birthday Party Fun With Frugal Live Entertainment. Depending on the age of your child, one of the most entertaining forms of fun is live events. There are alternatives that are both fun and frugal. Then let the kids create their own music and lyrics to go along. Make Musical Fun. Puppet Playhouse Fun.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 5, 2011

Head over to the Frugal Living Community tonight, 4/5, at 8pm EST to discuss Frugal Gardening with me and my co-host, Melissa from Stockpiling Moms. 3 Easy Garden Plants for Kids. We will be discussing ways to garden on a budget, using spall spaces, and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Starting Our First Garden.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. What’s your best frugal win? Within reason, we like to give our kids a nice Christmas with presents they enjoy.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” Tell us a little about yourself I am in my late 30s, I am a lawyer for a local government, and live outside DC with my husband and four-year-old. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 17, 2012

With the help of the oven and cake pop pan, I made what my kids are calling crayon planets. I finally purged our crayon bin this weekend. I'm sure you know how nasty crayon bins can get. See here.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). I live in the Great Lakes region, in the same state where I was born. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 years with no car (and two small kids!). I’ve lived on both coasts, and my siblings and I were born in 3 different states! My own kids were born in different time zones, too – one in MN, one in OH. What’s your best frugal win?

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 30, 2014

These 14 Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids are easy and adorable! I hope you enjoy these Valentine’s Day Kid Crafts as much as we do! Here are 13 other fun Valentine’s Day Kids Crafts: Valentine Crayon Resist by Scrumdilly-do! Shaving Cream Valentine People by Kids on the Grand. Supplies: Paper.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Fall is such a great time to craft with kids! The kids will love to make an entire patch of pumpkins, black cats, leaf garlands and gobbles of turkeys. Here are some fantastic ideas for Easy Fall Crafts for Kids. Have younger kids stuff the pumpkins with newspapers and have the older ones paint them.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Most of them are easy enough for your kids to do with you! No Bake Ghost Cookies by My Frugal Adventures. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! The post 25 Halloween Treats for Kids appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 19, 2014

If you are looking for Summer Reading Programs to keep your kids occupied this summer, I have a big list of 14 different Summer Reading Programs for you. These programs are a great way to keep kids engaged and excited about reading all summer long. Parents may read to kids who are still learning. This is for grades K-5.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 11, 2012

Here's a quick and easy tutorial to make some fun bookmarks for your kids, yourself or plan ahead for a VBS craft.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

MAY 31, 2011

Check out these tips to help you create your own at-home summer reading program to encourage and entertain the kids this summer.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas. If you just get a little creative, you can come up with some fun and frugal Halloween décor you can be proud of! 5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas: 1. Get the kids to help you or have a grand old time with your girlfriends creating these fun ideas. Take a look! Happy crafting!

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 7, 2014

There’s a FREE kids workshop this weekend at Lowe’s. On Saturday, July 12 from 10am-11am, Kids ages 5-12 will get to build Turbo with a pullback motor. Checkout the kids workshop website for all the details.These workshops fill up fast so hurry on over to register! Freebies Entertainment Events Kids'

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 28, 2014

There’s a FREE kids workshop in two weeks at Lowe’s. On Saturday, November 8 from 10am-11am, Kids ages 5-12 will get to build a Science Lab. Checkout the kids workshop website for all the details. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 12, 2014

Theres a FREE kids workshop in two weeks at Lowes.On On Saturday, August 23 from 10am-11am, Kids ages 5-12 will get to build a Monsters vs. Aliens Robot.All Checkout the kids workshop website for all the details. The post Lowe’s: FREE Kids Workshop (8/23) appeared first on Saving with Shellie.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 21, 2014

There’s a free kids workshop coming up soon at Home Depot. On Saturday, September 6 from 9am-noon, kids ages 5-12 will get to build a Wizard of Oz birdhouse. Checkout the Kids Workshop website for all the details. Find more fabulous Kid Deals happening now and snag some great bargains for your little ones.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 24, 2013

For those of you in apartments, I think you’ll enjoy this guest post on frugal apartment living. If you live in an apartment, then you might not realize that there a number of things you can do to cut your living costs. Below are ten steps for frugal apartment living. Frugal frugal living'

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. by Deals From MS Do.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

With the weather getting colder here’s a yummy coupon for you to treat yourself and your kids! Starbucks is offering a FREE Kids Hot Chocolate with any Espresso purchase. Warm up with a yummy drink and have some great conversation with your kids over hot chocolate. This offer expires 11/27.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Wow, Jet Blue is offering a promotion for Kids to Fly Free and Stay Free for each adult ticket. Purchase a vacation to select Walt Disney World Resort hotels with Park Hopper tickets and your kid is free! Kids must be ages 2 – 11 and you have to book a 5+ night stay to get the offer. Frugal Travel Baby Kids'

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Kids Eat FREE at Olive Garden. Just grab this new Olive Garden coupon to get a FREE kids meal when you purchase an adult entree. We haven’t seen a good “Kids Eat Free” deal in a while, so grab this deal while you can! The post Olive Garden: Kids Eat Free appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 8, 2013

This Saturday (10/12) at 10am, Lowe’s is having another FREE kids workshop. This time kids will make the Spooky Stacker pictured above. All supplies are free and kids get an apron and completion patch at the end of the workshop. Freebies Baby/Kids Events' Be sure to register to reserve your child’s spot.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 4, 2014

Here’s a fun activity to do with your kids. Kids ages 6-14 can build this super cute Lego Monkey and take it home – for free. Don’t forget that kids can get a FREE 2-Year Subscription to Lego Club Magazine. The post FREE Lego Kids Workshop (8/5) appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 12, 2014

Do your kids need new shoes? Right now Target has all their kid and toddler shoes buy one, get one 50% off. There is also a Target Mobile coupon for $3 off a Kids’ Shoes Purchase of $12.99+. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 26, 2014

Kids Eat FREE at Olive Garden. Just grab this new Olive Garden coupon to get a FREE kids meal when you purchase an adult entree. My kids love the salad and breadsticks almost as much as I do! We haven’t seen a good “Kids Eat Free” deal in a while, so grab this deal while you can!

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

You can get this Kids Winter Animal Hat for $5.99. Keep your kid warm this winter and looking super cute! Find more fabulous Kid Deals happening now and snag some great bargains for your little ones. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

There’s a free kids workshop coming up soon at Home Depot. On Saturday, November 1 from 9am-noon, kids ages 5-12 will get to build holiday yard stakes. Checkout the Kids Workshop website for all the details. Find more fabulous Kid Deals happening now and snag some great bargains for your little ones.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 26, 2013

Don’t you just love Kids Eat Free Deals ? Skip the dishes, because Kids Eat Free at Chili’s today (8/26) through Wednesday (8/28). Looks like they changed the fine print on the coupon and you can only get one kids meal per adult entree purchased. Deals Around Town Baby/Kids Fave Deals Restaurant Coupons'

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Pottery Barn Kids is featuring a Gift of the Day everyday this week and today’s gift is 40% off all Pajamas, Robes and Slippers. Head over to Pottery Barn Kids and have a look. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! and they ship free.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 16, 2014

If you are still looking for some fun summer activities for your kids, check out these FREE Summer Camps for Kids from Apple. These are geared toward kids ages 8 to 12. Here’s the camp description: Join us at Apple Camp for three-day workshops where kids ages 8 to 12 bring their imaginations to life.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 15, 2014

There’s a FREE kids workshop in two weeks at Lowe’s. On Saturday, July 26 from 10am-11am, Kids ages 5-12 will get to build TurboTaco Truck. Checkout the kids workshop website for all the details. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 1, 2013

Coastal.com is offering a promotion that will get your kids a FREE pair of “Back to School” glasses when you use the coupon code FIRSTPAIRFREE. Chose “Franes for Kids” Use the filters on the left hand side of the page to select the check box for the “Get Your First Pair Free” promotion.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 8, 2014

If your kids need new shoes or if you are just getting a head start on Back to School Shopping, don’t miss this deal on athletic shoes. Find more fabulous Kid Deals happening now and snag some great bargains for your little ones. Thanks My Frugal Adventures !). Deals Around Town Back to School 2014 Clothing Kids'

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 2, 2014

Each Monday through June 16th, kids ages 13 and under eat free ! Purchase any regular sized meal and get a free kids Wisconsin Mac & Cheese. I’m a big fan of Kids Eat Free promos. With Kids Eat Free, even if they don’t eat it, at least we don’t have to pay for it! Deals Around Town Kids Restaurant Coupons'

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

There is a FABULOUS Target Cartwheel coupon available today for 25% off Kids’ Hardcover & Paperback Books. Use 25% off Kids’ Books Target Cartwheel coupon. Use 25% off Kids’ Books Target Cartwheel coupon. The post Target Cartwheel | 25% off Kids’ Books! Deals Around Town Holiday Kids'

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