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DIY Cheap, Easy, and Adorable Popcorn Halloween Costume

October 13, 2013 by Rebekah Hoffer 10 Comments

DIY Easy, Cheap, and Adorable Popcorn Halloween Costume

 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 many different ways you could make this.  I used paper and markers, but you could just as easily use paint.  Get creative with the supplies that you have on hand. 1. Cut 2 rectangles out of cardboard.  The size needed will depend on the size of the person wearing the Halloween … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal Living, Frugal Tips, Holiday Inspiration, Kid Fun, Life In Between, Parenting

48 Different Colors of Sidewalk Chalk?!?!

June 17, 2013 by Rebekah Hoffer Leave a Comment

This is our family's favorite sidewalk chalk by far! Once you buy this, you'll never want to buy a different kind again. And it is less than $5!

Crayola's sidewalk chalk is the latest obsession in our house.   Note: Crayola has not sponsored me to write this.  However, if Crayola reads this, falls in love with me, and sends me a box full of goodies...  Well...  I won't exactly turn it down.   ;-)  I have included Target affiliate links.  If you make a purchase through one of those links, I'll get a small kick back.  Thanks! Now back to the sidewalk chalk... On a whim I bought the kids a 48 pack of Crayola sidewalk chalk.  Maybe I've been living under a rock, but 48 different colors of sidewalk chalk!?!?  Really????  Amazing! What I love... 48 colors is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kid Fun, Parenting

Character Themed Kids Bedding: Avoid it or Love it?

May 22, 2013 by Rebekah Hoffer 8 Comments

Character Themed Kids Bedding: Avoid it or Love it?

I avoid using character themed bedding for my kids, but my sister-in-law always buys themed bedding.  This post is all about the nitty-gritty of our different decisions. I avoid character themed bedding to save money. Children will outgrow their preferences before they wear out the sheets.  Kids can flip-flop between their latest obsessions constantly.  By using a generic bedding set I don't have to worry about switching out my daughter's bedding when her interests change. When we moved Grace out of the nursery and into her new bedroom, we went with a purple theme.  We bought a comforter from Ikea, but we didn't find it in the kid's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Frugal Living, Frugal Tips, Kid Fun, Parenting

Where to Find Frugal Busy Bag Containers

January 29, 2013 by Rebekah Hoffer 5 Comments

Where to Find Frugal Busy Bag Containers

Have you heard of busy bags?  They are a simple activity meant to entertain little ones and ideally it can be re-used again and again. My mom made several busy bags for Grace last spring and she needed some small containers for a few of them.  In a moment of inspiration my mom decided to see if the deli counter at her grocery store would sell her the containers they use for things like pasta salad. My mom bought small containers for $0.10, medium containers for $0.15, and lids for only $0.05 from the deli counter! They are perfect for holding beads and pasta or sorting pom-poms. Have you ever made a busy bag?  You can find some … [Read more...]

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8 Quality “Santa Free” Christmas Storybooks

December 11, 2012 by Rebekah Hoffer 11 Comments

8 Quality "Santa Free" Christmas Storybooks

This post contains affiliate links. We are in the middle of our Christmas bedtime story tradition.  Reading a Christmas themed book every night before bed is a fun and easy way to get excited about the holiday. We don't completely avoid Santa themed books in our house, but I try my best to be sure he isn't taking over the show.  My favorite books from our collection are ones that focus on Christ, giving, or family.  We want our children to look forward to Christmas for those reasons above all else. Here are 8 of my favorite Christmas storybooks from our personal collection that are Santa Claus free: 1. A Christmas Prayer - by Amy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Inspiration, Kid Fun, Life In Between, Parenting

Our November Thankful Tree

November 3, 2012 by Rebekah Hoffer 10 Comments

Our November Thankful Tree

  When I came across Bargain Bound's Thankful Tree, I knew right away it was something I wanted to try.  The craft side of it was simple enough for non-crafty me. Plus I loved the concept of expressing thanks each day in November. How It Works: Everyday in November, ask your kids what they are thankful for.  Write it on a leaf.  Place the leaf on the branches at the top of the tree.  At the end of the month you'll have a tree full of thankful thoughts! Supplies Needed: Brown Paper - You can use butcher paper or bulletin board paper.  I bought 6 feet of bulletin board paper from my local educational supply store for $0.55 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Inspiration, Kid Fun, Life In Between, Parenting

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