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8 Frugal Ideas for the Easter Basket

Pack those Easter baskets for less this year. Here is a list of frugal ideas you can use. Homemade Treats How about some easy-to-make homemade peanut butter cups or bunny-shaped homemade chewy granola bars. These recipes and more can easily be found on Pinterest. Homemade treats are not only less expensive, but they are also free from all of the chemicals that store-bought treats have. Coloring Books Coloring books are so inexpensive, and there are many Easter themed ones out there. The provide a nice foundation for any Easter basket and can be had for a dollar or less. Stuffed … Continue reading →

Frugal Does Not Mean Longsuffering

I think many people avoid being frugal because they equate it with painful longsuffering and misery. The truth is, however, that that doesn’t have to be the case. Frugal: practicing economy; living without waste; thrifty Long-suffering: Patiently enduring wrongs or difficulties. (from The Free Dictionary) While it is possible to be miserable while being frugal, it is certainly not a requirement. I actually find frugality enjoyable. Maybe it’s about attitude. Personally, I get more upset paying full price for items, or when I see something that has been purchased is not being used. Frugality is definitely a lifestyle. If you … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Month in Review: August 2008

With August passed, it will be hard to hold on to summer, but fortunately, we have a lot of memories of the “dog days.” We also have lots of great articles about saving money, something that is pretty important these days. Take a look at what was posted in August. August 1st Frugal Living Month in Review: July 2008 July went by so quickly for us! There were so many fun and frugal activities and events for us to explore, from a science camp to free movies and sand sculpting. I hope your July was equally fun and frugal. Summer … Continue reading →

Sidewalk Chalk Games

Break out the sidewalk chalk and think big! With a yard stick, or a board to use for a straight edge, your kids can use the chalk to draw a giant checkerboard or chess game on the driveway or patio. As a plus, it takes a while to color in all those squares! And it’s a good lesson in measuring and parallel lines. For checkers you can use different colors of paper plates. For chess pieces, you could draw pictures on the plates, or even use stuffed animals. I’m thinking the kids could even be markers themselves and play a … Continue reading →

Adding a Bit of Flair on Layouts With Chalk

Chalks, also known as pastels are so much fun to use on your scrapbook layouts. The vast variety of color choices means that you can match it to almost any color of cardstock or embellishment making your pages true ‘wow’ pages. There are definitely some fun and unique ways to use chalk on your layouts. A favorite way is to use it to color in stamped images or clip art. It gives it a light shaded look and depending on the applicator you choose, can be soft or hard color. There are a variety of applicators available, including sets that … Continue reading →

6 Supplies To Use When Chalking On Your Layouts

Working with chalks is both fun and a creative way to express yourself, add a little bit of flair to your pages and add color where there wasn’t any before. But working with chalks can get really messy, and while some scrapbookers don’t mind applying the chalk with their fingers, this isn’t the best method. The problem with using your fingers is that you have oils in your skin that can cause damage to your photos and layouts. There are a lot of different applicators made for using with chalk, and even some that weren’t actually made for working with … Continue reading →

A Colored Chalkboard Paint Wall

Here is a fun idea for a child’s room, a home school room or even a family room or kitchen. You turn create a wall, a door or a piece of furniture into a chalkboard. And unlike the traditional black chalkboard wall, you can do this with a color. Using a colored chalkboard wall is creative, fun and won’t change your color scheme. In fact, you won’t be able to tell the difference between a “normal” wall and your chalkboard wall, until you start writing on it! Kids will be delighted that they are being allowed to doodle, draw and … Continue reading →

Frugal Easter Basket Ideas

Have you shopped the Easter goodies aisles at your local mart store, yet? It is amazing. There are all sort of things for Easter, from gourmet chocolates to gourmet easter grass made of of real wood shavings or handmade patterned paper! A single basket with goodies could easily run $70 or more. Pre-made baskets are less, but underneath the cellophane, cardboard and shredded paper, you’ll find just a couple of cheap toys and a handful of cheap candy, if you are lucky. You can still have a nice Easter basket though, and be frugal at the same time. Let’s take … Continue reading →

Frugal Fun: Easter Egg Hunts!

A great form of frugal fun for kids is the Easter Egg hunt. Sponsored by towns, civic groups and businesses, they are a great way to have some free fun, go out and meet your neighbors and even get some goodies to bring home. Starting this weekend, you should be able to find lots of fun Easter Egg hunts in your local region. They will vary by size and activities, so be sure to find out as much as you can about the festivities. I’m sure you’ll find at least one that will be fun for your family. Easter Egg … Continue reading →

Frugal Bunny Costume

Want a great idea for Easter? Why not make up a frugal bunny costume with no sewing involved at all? One of the fun things about frugality is being creative about reusing items that you already have or items that you can obtain cheaply. This next idea is a great one. Using a large stuffed bunny toy, this reader turned it into a bunny costume for Easter. She purchased the bunny at a yard sale. Then she took it outside and opened it up, making a large slit in the front, and then emptying the stuffing and saving it for … Continue reading →