This post contains affiliate links. Please tell me that I’m not the only mom who struggles to do organized crafts with her kids. Â We do a lot of drawing, coloring, singing, dancing, and reading in this house, but step-by-step crafts just aren’t happening. I like to think of myself as an artistic woman. Â I studied…
This winter has been out of control! Â We have had tons of snow here in Pennsylvania. Â Plus we can’t forget about the epic “polar vortex” that has been bringing bone chilling temperatures. All of this cold weather has put a significant dent in our bank account. Â Nate and I have been buying oil to heat…
Today I made Noah an adorable (but cheap and easy!) birthday present Halloween costume. Â It took me less than an hour and turned out really well. Â Unfortunately, Noah didn’t seem to agree with me. Thankfully, big sister Grace came to the rescue and happily posed for some pictures for me. Â The box is kind of…
Welcome to Frugal Photo Friday! This month I am partnering with Crystal, from Money Saving Mom. Each Friday we are sharing pictures of simple ways that we save money. This week I’m sharing how avoiding big box stores saves money. Big box stores are known for having everything you could ever want right in one…
 Last year I made Grace an adorable (but cheap and easy!) popcorn Halloween costume.  I literally threw this together spur of the moment during nap time. Supplies cardboard sissors white paper red paper glue or tape red & black marker ribbon hot glue gun popcorn needle & thread Directions First of all, there are so…
Welcome to Frugal Photo Friday! This month I am partnering with Crystal, from Money Saving Mom. Each Friday we are sharing pictures of simple ways that we save money. This week I’m sharing how buying gender neutral things for my kids saves money. I am a huge fan of buying gender neutral things for my…