by Jen on December 20, 2011
Contributor: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts: I love gift tags. Each year I try and make some for my gifts. I love that now there are a number of places where you can download free printable tags! We decided it would be fun to make some free printable gift tags for you to use this [...]
by Jen on December 19, 2011
Contributor: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts: Every year the boys and I celebrate the days leading up to Christmas with different holiday activities. We love doing some family traditions, but also love making new projects or new memories. My youngest, Jack is really into playdough! It’s pretty much the only thing he will do for hours. [...]
by Jen on December 16, 2011
Guest Post: Erin from Simply Frugal Mom When I was in grade school making these candy sleighs was always on our holiday To-Do list. They are perfect for Secret Santa presents, a teacher gift, or as a present topper. It’s a Simply Frugal way to add a sweet treat to your holiday gift giving. For [...]
by Jen on December 12, 2011
Contributor: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts: I saw these on Pinterest a few months back and knew my boys would love them. They love reindeer and this year there are real live ones to go visit just down the road from us at Watson’s Nursery in Puyallup! I also thought these would make a fun little gift [...]
by Jen on November 30, 2011
Photo Credit As I mentioned yesterday, my family will be doing a special 25 Days of Christmas activity for the month of December, where will be doing some sort of special activity or event for each day of the month leading to Christmas to celebrate the season of Advent. You can read all about the [...]
by Jen on November 29, 2011
Photo Credit Now that Thanksgiving is done, it’s time to start preparing for Christmas . I don’t know about you, but I find that Christmas just speeds by every year & every year I’m left wishing we’d done more of the fun, family activities instead of getting caught up in the rush of shopping, baking, [...]
by Jen on October 7, 2011
Contributor: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts: One of my favorite crafts to do with my boys is potato prints. They are the perfect craft for preschoolers. I love that the potato stamp is large and chunky for their little hands. Both my boys love painting this way. How to get Started: Large russet potato-cut it [...]
by Jen on August 23, 2011
Contributor: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts: Last week we featured some frugal & fun teacher gift ideas for back-to-school. I have to confess, though, that I didn’t realize that our last 2 posts did not post while I was on vacation – I just realized it last night. Oops! (That’s what I get for going on [...]
by Jen on August 17, 2011
Contributor: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts: This week we are featuring frugal & fun teacher gift ideas for back-to-school or to use anytime during the year! Don’t forget to check out the Crayon Wreath, Crayon Monogram or Sweet Treats. For those of you who know your teachers are coffee lovers, Starbucks or their favorite coffee shop gift card [...]
by Jen on August 16, 2011
Contributor: Sarah from Chickie Momma Crafts: This week we are featuring frugal & fun teacher gift ideas! Don’t forget to check out the Crayon Wreath & Crayon Monogram ideas,too! Sweet Treats: Homemade Jam: I love to bake and can, so I love to give teachers a jar of homemade jam along with some scones, bread or [...]