Motherhood Moments

MARCH 17, 2023

Emphasize that learning and growing requires trying new things and that success comes from small steps to a long-term goal. Demonstrate, through your own behaviors, how to identify and achieve long-term goals by thinking aloud, creating a pathway of short-term goals, and using problem solving and decision making skills along the way.

Parenting 100

Parenting Goals Instruments Radios 100

Couponing 101

AUGUST 30, 2019

Mason Jar Fall Luminaries via Where Imagination Grows We’ve included this project in the list because it is such a fun way to pay homage to fall colors. The painting technique is relatively simple, relying primarily on dipping a bundle of cotton swabs in paint and then dabbing it on the paper or canvas.

Crafts 51

Crafts Craft Kids Painting 51

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 5, 2012

When was the last time you heard a news report about a burglar breaking into someone’s house to steal leftover paint, an old ladder, or some rusty tools? Here are some ideas for where to hide valuables in your garage: An old paint can. Growing up, my garage had about 10 different cans half-filled with paint. A fake safe.

Garage 188

Garage Home Garage Sale Painting 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Here are six things we do in the fall that help us save money by using what we have, being energy efficient or maintaining our stuff so it lasts longer. Not only does mulch save money on watering, but it comes for the price of labor for us. Each fall as they fall, we scoop them and grind them using the lawn tractor.

Money 210

Money Plants Home and Garden Painting 210

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Gather a collection of rocks and paint to have kids make their very own caterpillar! Exploding Sidewalk Chalk via Growing a Jeweled Rose. Make these bouncy balls using basic ingredients at home, and then take them outside for some fun bounce time. Flower Painting via Nurture Store. Outdoor Water Painting via Tinker Lab.

Outdoors 81

Outdoors Activism Kids Backyard 81

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 12, 2015

According to, Real Simple this is what they say about the shelf life of common household products such as cleaners and items generally used on a daily basis by most homeowners: This list is for how long the product is effective for. Miracle Grow (liquid) – opened: 3 to 8 years | (water-soluble) – opened or not: indefinitely.

Mr. Clean 100

Mr. Clean Painting Windex Growing 100

Couponing 101

MARCH 19, 2019

Who doesn’t love the idea of taking what would be trash and turning it into something useful for your home?! On top of saving yourself some money, upcycling also benefits the planet by keeping things out of ever-growing landfills. Check out these useful tips for getting your jars squeaky clean! Antebellum Bathroom Storage.

Flowers and Plants 72

Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled Recycling 72

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2013

If you have a fireplace, it should be cleaned before the first use. It will grow much thicker and better if you do so in the fall, which means that you will have a beautiful lawn next spring and summer. Paint doesn’t dry very quickly if the air is slightly cold or damp like it tends to be in the fall and winter.

Home 210

Home Home and Garden Garage Cleaning 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

And then, well, like a weed that just won’t stop growing, the stuff started piling up again. However, you can always borrow what you need from someone or buy it used. My children love to draw and paint, and I love seeing their work. However, using these tricks, I hope to keep clutter at bay when we move into our next home.

Home 189

Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Most people know that music education helps grow children’s brains. Clap sticks from decorated paint stirrers. Alex Duncan shows you how to make a one note balloon bassoon using 40 mm pvc pipe, garden hose, duck tape and a balloon in a You Tube video. Find A Used Instrument. She gives a step by step on her site.

Music 185

Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 23, 2013

Live Butterfly Kit: SHIPPED WITH 5 Painted Lady Caterpillars Now. Perfect for spring and helping kids learn about the life cycle – check out this New HOT selling item today on this Live Butterfly Kit: SHIPPED WITH 5 Painted Lady Caterpillars Now. Features: Our Medium Butterfly Growing Kit: Painted Lady Butterflies.

Painting 49

Painting Cycle Toys Free Shipping 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2015

Of course there are personal benefits as well – you save money by not buying or by buying used and you save money by not paying sales taxes for a new item. I cut a heavy blue plastic trash bag into triangles, stapled them over a rope and hung the rope across the driveway to block those drivers from using it. Old clothing parts.

Reuse 100

Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It goes: 50% of your salary should go to your expenses and needs 30% should go towards what you want (a new car, a vacation, and all that) 20% should go towards your savings plan So, using this rule, 20% of everything you earn should go toward savings. Of course, once in a while, you guys can paint the town red, but not every weekend.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Lowe’s – Build a Monster Truck at the Lowe’s Build & Grow clinic this Saturday (2/23) at 10 am. Michael’s – Learn how to use Craft Smart Chalkboard Paint at Michael’s Arts & Craft stores this Saturday (2/23) between 1 pm – 3 pm.

Pottery Barn 63

Pottery Barn Activism Building Painting 63

Saving In Akron

MARCH 25, 2011

AC Moore – Saturday 1-5pm, Free Make & Take Kids' "Fun Bug" Clay Pot, Klutz Face Painting, and Glass Block Decorating Demonstration. Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 11am-3pm, Free Brilliant Butterfly: create a butterfly using tissue paper, pom-poms and pipe stems!

Activism 100

Activism Kids and Family Michael's Lego 100

Saving In Akron

JUNE 24, 2011

If the Flip Flops are Regular Price, you can use this 50% off coupon ! Babies R Us – Saturday Noon-3pm, Special Summer Outings: Learn how Tommee tippee products can help keep snack & mealtime fun while out and about. Bass Pro Shop – Saturday & Sunday 2-5pm, Paint a Wiggle Fish & More.

Activism 124

Activism Babies R Us Building Free 124

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Your baby’s nursery should be a calm, yet stimulating room where your little one can grow, learn and explore. Many secondhand sites and consignment stores sell expensive, barely-used baby convertible cribs for a fraction of the cost compared to a department store or boutique. Use a Dresser as a Changing Table. Roller Shades.

Budgeting 94

Budgeting Budget Painting Hardware 94

Saving In Akron

MARCH 23, 2012

Saturday 3/24 from 10:30am-1pm, Stickermania & Storytelling: Kids create their very own Disney Store party story using stickers. Saturday 3/24, FREE Demos, from 11 am-1 pm Social Artworking Painting (available in select stores) and from 1-3pm Foodcrafting with Wilton! Wednesday 3/28, FREE Mickey Ears to first 250 guests!

Activism 100

Activism Pottery Barn Kids and Family March 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 16, 2012

History In 2006 I planted fruit trees, in anticipation of retiring and having time to pick and use the harvest. After snipping, I carefully painted the cut edges with tree paint. Even so, I sprayed it for fungus – using a new variety – in February and did my pruning then. We are losing the battle of the peach tree.

Flowers and Plants 201

Flowers and Plants Home and Garden Plants Gardening 201

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 1, 2014

You know how when you grow up somewhere you don’t really appreciate all the good things about it? I’m very much used to Spanish Moss hanging off the trees in Charleston. That gray stuff hanging off the trees in Magnolia Plantation is real moss folks, not that fuzzy green stuff that grows on rocks!

Irons 68

Irons Beauty Growing Photography 68

Saving In Akron

MAY 6, 2011

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores - Saturday 11am-1pm, Mother's Day FREE Make It Take It: Paint a garden stake and craft a homemade Mother's Day Card using Martha Stewart Craft supplies. Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 10am-Noon, Kids build a Free Heart Flower Vase for Mom!

Activism 133

Activism Bank of America Martha Stewart Pottery Barn 133

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 26, 2014

That’s why Tom and Jim create easy-to-use products for simple meal solutions and entertaining ideas. With a product line that continues to grow, expect to find only the freshest tastes behind the company label. The party should be healthy, too. Email and feed subscribers will need to click over to my actual site to enter.

Giveaway 111

Giveaway Vermont Philosophy Whole Foods 111

Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores - Saturday 9/10 from 11am-1pm Free Grandparents' Day Make It-Take It: Kids can create a fun gift for Grandma or Grandpa using Perler Beads! Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 9/10 from 10am-Noon, Kids build a Police Car that includes stickers and flashing light! 50% off selected classes all day.

Activism 113

Activism Martha Stewart Pottery Barn Babies R Us 113

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Disney Store – Saturday 11/12 from 10:30am-1pm, Muppet Craftational Event: Use your imagination to make a most inspirational, celebrational Muppet. Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 11/12 from 10am-Noon, FREE: Kids build a Science Lab! From 2-3pm, Make-It Take-It Martha Stewart Crafts Paint Ornament with purchase of ornament.

Activism 127

Activism Martha Stewart Pottery Barn Kids and Family 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 23, 2013

As the old saying goes, “use it or lose it!” I can feel my fear slipping away as I grow in confidence every day.” Creative activities like painting, sewing, cooking, craft and woodwork help to keep your brain active and give you a sense of personal satisfaction at the same time.

Activism 192

Activism Work Giving Simple 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

I thought it would be fun to have a board game that reinforces thoughts on starting and growing a business. I knew I wanted players to have to make certain decisions that would lead to the start up and growing of the business. Next I made a brown paper hand drawn mat to use as a game board. What is the objective?

Games 100

Games Making Garage Sale Kids and Family 100

Saving Everyday

MARCH 23, 2012

Saturday 3/24 from 10:30am-1pm, Stickermania & Storytelling: Kids create their very own Disney Store party story using stickers. Saturday 3/24 , FREE Demos, from 11 am-1 pm Social Artworking Painting (available in select stores) and from 1-3pm Foodcrafting with Wilton! Lowes Build and Grow –. March is Craft Month.

Activism 65

Activism Pottery Barn Family Friends And Family Sale 65

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

It is the careful use of goods and resources. Each of us possesses the ability to exercise it. Note: Please feel free to enlarge and print out this form for your personal use if you'd like. ~~~ While Christmas was on my mind I decided to "work ahead of need". I paint them all white to create a more uniform look.)

Art 40

Art Frugal Painting Home and Garden 40

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! This is a butcher board table my husband and sons made when we were living in a rental with very little useful counter space.

Rent 178

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Because of this, most of us are probably being taken by paying more for products than we could be paying. To keep up we need to learn that negotiation (aka haggling) is acceptable, expected and useful. We should convince ourselves that it is OK and that it doesn’t make us look cheap or bad. We need to practice haggling.

Haggle 202

Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202

For the Mommas

JUNE 24, 2011

If the Flip Flops are Regular Price, you can use this 50% off coupon ! Babies R Us – Saturday Noon-3pm, Special Summer Outings: Learn how Tommee tippee products can help keep snack & mealtime fun while out and about. Bass Pro Shop – Saturday & Sunday 2-5pm, Paint a Wiggle Fish & More.

Activism 51

Activism Babies R Us Kids and Family Building 51

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

B2G1 Free Yankee Candle Coupon | Use At Bed Bath & Beyond & Other Retailers **. Rare Sherwin Williams Coupon 25% Off Paints & Stains. Frugal Tips & Tricks | Cheap Home Facial Using Olive Oil. Pampers Gifts To Grow | New 5 Point Code Plus 100 Free Points For New Members . RARE $0.50 Miscellaneous.

Bath and Body Works 49

Bath and Body Works Fridays Del Taco Blu Ray 49

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project. This spring, the gym closed down and sold off their equipment at a deep discount so now I am well stocked for any kettlebell weight I want to use. Growing up we tended to be a paycheck-to-paycheck family. I work out 4-5 days a week.

Iowa 165

Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 165

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores - Saturday 9/10 from 11am-1pm Free Grandparents’ Day Make It-Take It: Kids can create a fun gift for Grandma or Grandpa using Perler Beads! Lowes Build and Grow – Saturday 9/10 from 10am-Noon, Kids build a Police Car that includes stickers and flashing light! Use 50% off 1 Regular Price Item Coupon

Activism 45

Activism Family Martha Stewart Pottery Barn 45

The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

No one else uses my closet!) There are actually three paint cans on my counters in this photo. That’s so that it doesn’t sit in a wet, warm, bacteria-growing lump. My vision is so bad, I have to get super close to the mirror to apply mascara, and then I inevitably hit the mirror with the wand.) That’s all me.

Cleaning 234

Cleaning Cycle Kitchen At&T 234

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2015

Where will you live when you grow old? We may have to add a hand held shower attachment and put in one of those shower chairs folks use. Making sure that refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, cabinets, drawers and counter-tops are reachable, able to be used by some one sitting down and everything is well lit is important.

Son 100

Son Transportation Finance Home 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Product Name: Bright Starts(TM) Having a Ball(TM) Hide ‘N Spin Monkey(TM) Purchase Information: Toys “R” Us Product Price: MSRP $39.99 As baby grows, they can pull themselves up to play. Help us spread the word! Drop balls into the monkey’s hat. The lights on his hat will dance and play fun monkey sounds.

Holiday 97

Holiday Giveaway Kids Gifts 97