Dollar Tree Easter Basket Ideas
I was compensated for this post. This post also contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. A common misconception is that the only way for kids to have a childhood full of memorable holidays and fun traditions is to spend a lot of money…..I’m here to tell you that is just.not.true. This is one of the many reasons why I LOVE The Dollar Tree. I love watching their season aisle. It’s fun to see what they bring in every year. Every year I buy my kids Easter Basket Stuffers from The Dollar Tree spring section. This year I spent…
Yarn Hearts: An Easy Valentine Craft for Kids
“We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” A friend shared a brilliant idea with me the other day! She said she uses a small Christmas tree for Valentines Day; instead of decorating it with Christmas ornaments she has a little box of Valentines decorations that she brings out every February and her kids get to decorate a Valentines Tree. I thought this was such a cute and fun idea, I knew I needed to implement it in…
Christmas Hard Candy Recipe
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Easy Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe
Hot cocoa is such a fun staple to have in your home during these cold winter months. My kids will spend hours playing outside in the snow and the first thing they ask for when they come inside is some hot chocolate! Back in my “spender” days I use to buy hot chocolate mix at the store like it was nobody’s business! Once I started learning how to save and live a frugal life I learned how to make hot chocolate mix from scratch and I have never looked back! Not only does making your own hot cocoa save you money, it is also so quick and easy to do. …
Christmas Tree Cookie Recipe
“We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” One of my favorite Christmas Traditions as a young girl was my mom making these delicious Christmas Tree Cookies! I knew it was Christmastime when I came home to these delicious treats after school. My mom is no longer living, so I have continued on the tradition by making them for my kids. They are SO easy and I love the hint of almond flavor! One of the best parts…
25 Gift Ideas for 5-7 year old boys under $25
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The Easiest Halloween Pumpkin Tutorial
I pulled out all of our fall decorations the other day and had fun getting the house looking a little more festive. I decided I wanted a few more small decor items, but didn’t want to spend very much money. My friend showed me how to make these toilet paper pumpkins a few years ago, and I knew they would be the perfect addition to my house this fall. The best part about these pumpkins is they cost less than $1 to make! Yep, you read that right! The only item I bought for these pumpkins was the fabric for 97 cents each. If that’s not frugal, I don’t know…
The Easiest No Sew Halloween Trick or Treat Bag
Disclosure: “We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Halloween is just around the corner! I love this time of year! I love the pumpkins, the crisp cool air, the changing leaves, and the excitement in my children. My kids love to dress up as anything they want and run around the neighborhood trick or treating. I got the urge to craft the other day and decided it would be so fun to make my kids new bags for…
Easy St.Patrick’s Day Craft for Kids
This St.Patrick’s Day craft for kids is so easy, so simple, and oh so fun for preschoolers and toddlers. I love finding fun crafts for kids that are actually helping their little bodies develop. I am a fan of multi tasking BTW! This craft is fantastic for helping the little ones develop their fine motor skills. It requires a lot of tearing, or cutting, which will strengthen those little finger muscles….all while having a little fun! I gathered up all of my random green paper I could find around the house, most of it came from the scrap pile I keep from other other projects. I printed out a shamrock…
Chocolate Dipped Valentine Cookies Recipe
This is one of my favorite valentine traditions. I love baking these for my kiddos and make them every February. We usually hand some out to friends and neighbors as well. The cream cheese gives the cookie a delicious shortbread flavor and the peppermint extract gives the cookie the perfect amount of light flavor. Mix your flour, sugar, butter, cream cheese, egg and peppermint extract together in mixer. I like this pure peppermint extract. Beat until well mixed. Add flour and beat until just mixed. Divide dough in half. Roll each ball in saran wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to…
