Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

My son recently became very interested in Star Wars, so we threw him a Star Wars-themed party for his birthday this year! It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. And this year, our budget was lower than ever.

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Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

My son with one of our baby goats I remember for many years looking at any recipe that asked for more than one kind of cheese and rejecting it right away. The grain mill was an investment but if you compare the cost of homemade sourdough bread to store bought loaves of equivalent quality, it’s a huge savings.

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 189

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

So, in celebration of his birthday, I'm making my first homemade cake for him (with whole wheat flour - yikes!), Date Night - Frozen Kashi Pizza for Kids Homemade Macaroni & Cheese w/Grilled Chicken Breasts & Steamed Broccoli My Son's 5th Birthday! This is a special week in our family.

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Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W 49

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 26, 2016

My son turned 6 the day after Christmas and tradition is, I make a cake for him and design the cake with whatever his favorite character is. add design, my son turned 6, he wanted lines this year… and picked those 2 colors lol: both my kids aid “This is the best cake ever!” World’s Easiest Ice Cream Cake Recipe!

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Ice Cream Cake Recipes Oreo Cookies 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. The article specifies that Garlick did not buy any birthday or Christmas presents for her children, but I’m sure that they got items from well-meaning relatives. It turns out, quite easily.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 10, 2014

My son loves it too, and we always ask for it on our birthdays. I may try these next time with red frosting to make Spiderman cupcakes and surprise my son – he is such a huge Spidey fan! This recipe from Tracey at Tracey’s Culinary Adventures also has instructions for homemade frosting, which I’m including for you.

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Cupcakes Dawn Giveaway Cleaning 99