Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2012

Learn how to use my sewing machine. This past December, I had crafts planned for each day of their holiday vacation. I won't be able to sustain that during the school year, but we had so much fun that I want to plan a new craft each week for the girls. Paint the kitchen. Paint the kitchen. Household Goals.

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Goals Family 2012 Sewing Machines 138

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Give that set of sturdy, bright orange bookshelves new life with several coats of white paint. Buy several wicker baskets a craft store and sew a few loose sacks out of your favorite fabric that you can use to line the baskets. Roller Shades. Thick, easy-to-maneuver shades are essential for creating a dark space during naptime.

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Budgeting Budget Painting Hardware 94

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Pinterest is full of great fashion tips, decor ideas, craft and DIY projects and so much more. Homemade sidewalk paint –Holy cow, this stuff is expensive at the store, but oh-so-popular with the kiddos! Well, here’s an inexpensive homemade version found over at the blog Domestic Charm. Even better?

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DIY Homemade Coffee Mate Reuse 49

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2015

From jewelry & sewing projects to body scrubs & homemade coasters, there’s something for everyone! Grab a nice bouquet of inexpensive wildflowers to finish it off! DIY Beaded Suncatcher via Live Craft Love Isn’t this suncatcher just gorgeous? They are really inexpensive to make, and they last forever.

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DIY Gifts Bath and Body Works Flowers and Gifts 40

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

DIY Team Spirit Platter via Crafty Scrappy Happy Personalize a platter (or plate) with your favorite team name/logo/spirit with some paint and vinyl. Handprint Snowmen on Canvas Craft via eighteen25 Construction paper is fine, but here’s another way for kiddos to put something unique together for friends and family members.

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91