Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Time for Him/Family on 25. Jul, 2009
Everybody is trying to save money, but you still have to have a little fun. I can think of many ways that my family has fun, but still stays on a budget. Girls Night In-my friends bring over a snack and we visit and laugh and carry on acting silly! Take advantage of the outdoors….catch [...]
Posted in Organizing, Time for Him/Family on 12. Jun, 2009
Show your kids how to help. Give your children specific instructions: Just saying, “Clean your room” is too vague for mosf ot them and it’s also overwhelming. “Pick up all the blocks and put them in the block box” is a more useful thing to say. Break big jobs down into smaller ones. My [...]
Posted in Ramblings, Time for Him/Family on 10. Jun, 2009
Get ready for some old fashioned, good clean fun! Give Dad or Grandpa a bar of handmade soap for Father’s Day. A nice sized bar is still $3.50 and once he’s used this he won’t want buy another bar of that “Irish Spring” again! Scents available: Patchouli, Up North, Sandalwood, Kentish Rain, Ancient Sedona , Wasabi, [...]
Posted in Going Green, Time for Him/Family on 19. Mar, 2009
Now is a great time to start thinking about gardening with your child. It’s fun. It’s therapeutic. It’s a great learning experience. And, it will be one of those family memories that you and your child will always hold dear. So, for your inspiration and pleasure, here is How to Garden with Your Kids. . [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Time for Him/Family, Time for You on 02. Aug, 2008
This is another “gotcha” in a grocery store. A lasagna consisting of mostly noodles and tomato sauce costs several times more than making your own from scratch (and actually adding some real vegetables!) Haul out those cookbooks that you have sitting on your shelf and start cooking. Don’t make just one. As long as you [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Time for Him/Family on 02. Aug, 2008
We made homemade play dough today-give it a try! 1 cup cold water 1 cup salt 2 t. vegetable oil 2 c. flour 2 T. Cornstarch Food Coloring In a large bowl, mix together water, salt, oil and a few drops of food coloring. Mix flour and cornstarch and add 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. [...]
Posted in Homemade Cleaning Supplies, Time for Him/Family, Time for You on 26. Jul, 2008
My family is off today to Grandma’s. I am making homemade salsa, organizing my laundry room as I do laundry, making homemade soap and putting together a OAMC cookbook! I ran out of stain remover so I decided to make some and I thought I would share this money saving recipe with you. Homemade Spray and [...]
Posted in Once a Month Cooking Club, Ramblings, Time for Him/Family on 25. Jul, 2008
Here’s why it’s vital that we re-claim the family meal: Kids who eat supper regularly with their families are 60% less likely to smoke cigarettes, 50% less likely to use drugs, and 66% less likely to drink alcohol. We have starting using the kitchen timer when we eat. We’re up to 12 minutes now!! For [...]
Posted in Time for Him/Family on 01. Jun, 2008
Log on to www.familyfun.com for lots of family friendly activities and crafts for summertime. Go to the park, go for a walk, visit the local zoo or the public library. All can be fun with little money spent!
Posted in Time for Him/Family on 25. May, 2008
1) Brag a little. Let your child or your husband hear you bragging about them. 2) Be playful. Include a riddle in your child/husband’s lunch. 3) Go for the unexpected. Tell your child or your husband, it’s a “no chore day.” It’s hard, but they enjoy it! 4) Send an e-mail. Just a little note [...]
