Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2015

If you’re looking for something unique to give a special mom this year, this list of great Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas will help you out. 30 Mother’s Day DIY Gift Ideas 1. Grab a nice bouquet of inexpensive wildflowers to finish it off! Lovely DIY Sun Hat via How Does She This is so pretty!

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

If you’re looking for some fun and unique classroom valentine ideas for your kids that aren’t candy, here’s a list of some of the best ones we’ve found. These are sure to be fun for kids, even if it isn’t candy! 75 DIY Non-Candy Classroom Valentines 1. And they are super simple to make.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 31, 2019

Most people get an extra long weekend and kids don’t have school. So what better way to fill your day off together with your kids than some Labor Day crafts! . Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Suncatcher Stars via Fun Learning for Kids. What kid doesn’t love slime right now? Super inexpensive and adorable!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Performing helps kids learn to conquer fear. Ashely’s husband over at Make It – Love It, made really cool looking cardboard guitars for their kids – much better looking than the shoebox guitars you usually see. Busy Bee Kids Crafts has a bunch of ideas, one of which is making paper plate tambourines. Go Frugal'

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

The holidays are a great time to gather the kids in the kitchen and do some holiday baking. Gather some inexpensive supplies such as cardstock and construction paper and make your own. Let kids get creative. Allow children to make their own gifts for people by providing an assortment of inexpensive supplies.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

This is a great tip to get the kids involved in the Thanksgiving preparations. The traditional kid’s craft of a hand print turkey can also create a family friendly atmosphere. And here are a few more ideas: Thanksgiving DIY: How to Make a Thankful Tree. Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin. Make your own decorations.

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Couponing 101

MAY 3, 2012

Try making some edible finger paint for the kids to have fun with! The ingredients are very inexpensive, and it’s definitely cheaper than buying finger paint at the store. Here’s a great idea! Head over and visit It’s Gravy Baby to get the recipe. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 1, 2013

As you will see, even the kids can get in on this action! Add a host of condiments and you can put together an inexpensive hot dog bar the family will love. Buy a can of biscuit dough and allow the kids to flatten it out into small rounds. and find recipes (or make your own recipe) for DIY pasta salad. Take a look!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 21, 2013

Jobs, kids, bills, and the beautiful mess of life can take over and eliminate dates. Start a co-op with other couples with kids. Those other people with kids probably could use a date night as much as you could. Do you have any fun, inexpensive date night ideas? Have fun together.

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Everyone knows how much children love creative play, which is why this DIY is perfect for doing hours of exactly that. These DIY Monster Stick Puppets are a fun and frugal Halloween season craft that give your kids the chance to stretch their imaginations. Looking for more Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids? Ingredients.

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Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 22, 2013

These DIY pipe cleaner pumpkin glasses are a fun and simple craft that allow kids to create something they can wear and get silly with. You can find pipe cleaners very inexpensively at the Dollar Store and Craft Store. Don’t miss my other Halloween Crafts for Kids: Flower Pot Monsters & Monster Stick Puppets !

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 20, 2012

A creative way to gift give is to give the gift a “makeover” using some of these fun tips provided by one of the Sam’s Club Holiday Cheer Guides , DIY-expert Brooke Peterson: o Make it a Group Thing: The secret to making your recipient feel like their gift has been thoughtfully selected just for them is to group smaller items together.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin. Easy and Inexpensive Pumpkin Dip. Crafts: Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin. DIY Thankful Tree. 5 Frugal DIY Halloween Decor Ideas. DIY Tinkerbell Pumpkin. Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple. DIY Tinkerbell Pumpkin. Happy October!

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

How to Save With Coupons When You Don’t Have Time to Use Coupons by Two Kids & A Coupon. Extreme Couponing Tips for Beginners by Two Kids & A Coupon. Coupon FAQ’s – How to Price Match When Shopping for Extra Savings by Two Kids & A Coupon. 5 Tech Tools to Help Make Saving Money Easier by Two Kids & A Coupon.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 28, 2019

And since most stew meat is pretty inexpensive, you can make a ton and keep it for later! Indian Butter Chicken via Super Healthy Kids. Chicken thighs tend to be less expensive than breasts and MUCH more flavorful! Korean Beef via Cookies and Cups. To add some spice to our lives, I enjoy making this dish as well!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 13, 2015

As you will see, even the kids can get in on this action! Add a host of condiments and you can put together an inexpensive hot dog bar the family will love. Buy a can of biscuit dough and allow the kids to flatten it out into small rounds. and find recipes (or make your own recipe) for DIY pasta salad. Take a look!

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

How to Save With Coupons When You Don’t Have Time to Use Coupons by Two Kids & A Coupon. Extreme Couponing Tips for Beginners by Two Kids & A Coupon. Coupon FAQ’s – How to Price Match When Shopping for Extra Savings by Two Kids & A Coupon. 5 Tech Tools to Help Make Saving Money Easier by Two Kids & A Coupon.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 21, 2011

My bins were very inexpensive, but they are small and I fill them up quite fast in the summer. You will find hundreds of DIY ideas with a simple google search. I know I am a geek when I say it is fun, but it really is and I think it is going to be a great lesson to teach my kids. I am really glad I started composting.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 10, 2014

My first big undertaking was the felt capes and masks that I made using each kids favorite color. Knowing how rough my boys can play sometimes, I felt it was necessary to use velcro around the neck so no one gets horsecollared… The kids looked super cool in their capes! Over at Lil Ms. Articles Get Crafty'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Peggy: Well, probably some of the same ones being espoused now (maybe our kids did pick up on some of our examples!). I even made the kid’s play dough and finger paint. Peggy : Something really cool being done today is that the stay-at-home Moms trade babysitting days so they can get some time off and give the kids a play day.

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