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Debt Free Holiday: DIY Felt Boards

December 9, 2013November 17, 2014 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

That’s right, it’s that time of year again, when we are thinking of how to have a lovely, thoughtful holiday without breaking the bank (or the planet!). Every year I look for “green” gift ideas that save cash and reduce, reuse, recycle while still being special and encouraging creativity. (I recently saw Polar Express for the first time, and I LOVE the scene where they explain that Santa is now in the refurbishing business, giving unloved toys new life. I’ve been saying that for years!)

Easy Halloween Pumpkins the Kids will love!

October 20, 2013October 24, 2017 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

Halloween pumpkin season either brings a light to your eyes or makes you cringe inside. Some people love carving a pumpkin, while some of us just do not like pumpkin …

Card Sharps and Super Sleuths: Mamas Game Night In

April 20, 2013January 27, 2015 - by Meghan G - 2 Comments.

This week’s installment of Mom’s Night In ideas brings you some ideas for gatherings that challenge your wits. Kids keep us on our toes, but it’s more in a brute …

Classic handclap rhymes

April 17, 2013November 15, 2013 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

Am I the only one who remembers spending hours and hours chanting about Miss Mary Mack and her ilk while I tried to mimic increasingly complicated hand clapping patterns with …

Crafty Mamas Night In

April 13, 2013January 27, 2015 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

It’s time for another installment of our Fun Frolic Ideas for grownups! This week’s batch is full of fun things for your creative side. Since it’s very hard for us, …

Fun, frugal Moms Night In ideas

April 6, 2013January 27, 2015 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

Everyone loves to go out with their friends, and Moms’ Night is a treasured time to let loose and have fun without worrying about the kids for many. But everyone knows that you can’t necessarily depend on your budget to match your emotional need to live it up and bond with your mama friends, which is why the idea of Moms’ Night In was born.