It’s TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK and as a teacher many of us would be please with just a verbal “thank you” BUT I know that there are many parents out there who LOVE showering us during this week every year. So if you are looking for ideas for your favorite teachers , here is a great … More It's TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK ~ Amazon Gifts for Teachers
From photo albums to desk sets, we’ve got just the right handmade Father’s Day present for Dad. He’ll love the sentiment of these easy homemade gifts just as much as you will love crafting them! Necktie Photo AlbumLine up several of Dad’s retired neckties (or shop around for cheap ties at thrift stores) to create … More Simple Handmade Gifts for Father's Day
Custom Toolbox for DadA white metal toolbox is the perfect blank slate for kids’ creativity on Father’s Day. Hand over permanent markers in various colors, and let kids draw on the patterns and images of their choosing. Add to the gift by purchasing Dad a few new tools to showcase in his unique box. Candy … More Easy Father's Day Crafts for Kids to Make
Homemade Body ScrubMake Mom her own all-natural body scrub filled with salts, sugar, and lemon zest.Tools and MaterialsBody oil, Burt’s BeesEpsom salt, sea salt, or organic cane sugar12 oz. PET Jar with cap, sks-bottle.comLemon zestHow-To:Combine 1 cup of body oil with 2 cups of Epsom or sea salts or organic cane sugar (depending on how … More Handmade Gifts for Mother's Day
Your grocery bill will likely be going up soon, thanks to the 2012 drought in the Midwest. The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects food prices to rise 3.5% to 4% in the coming year. Food is one of our largest fixed expenses, but it’s also the one with the most wiggle room. You probably can’t … More How to save 50% on groceries this year ~ Use this simple tip to reduce the pain in the checkout lane.
Ring in the season with these Christmas theme handmade gifts. From cozy candles to stamped sachets ~ you’ll delight friends, family, teachers or co-workers with any one of these personalized handmade Christmas gifts. Holiday Coffee SleevesFashion a cute Christmas sock or small sweater into a reusable sleeve for coffee or hot cocoa to go. After … More Forget Black Friday Shopping ~ Make Your Own Handmade Christmas Gifts
Aside from couponing, there are many different ways to save money on your grocery bill ~ if only you knew the ins and outs of your favorite store’s policies and promotions. And how do you find that out? “Just ask your store manager, who will happily tell you how to save the most at their … More 10 Insider Grocery Saving Secrets
A while back I decided to see where all our money kept “disappearing” too because it just seemed that there was always some missing and I don’t feel like we are a frivolously spending family ~ but we do like to have fun and spend a little money in doing so. What I found was … More Can You Really Save at the Grocery Store
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