Frugal, Fun Family Activities

Zoku Duo Quick Pop Maker Review and Give Away!

On May 8, 2012, in Freezer Cooking (Batch Cooking, Once-a-Month Cooking, OAMC), Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Reviews, Snacks, by Glenda Embree

Are you ready for frozen treats to cool and refresh you for summer? This has got to be one of the most ingenious and fun kitchen gadgets I have seen in a long time and I’m so excited to share the fun with you! How many of you have had the experience of making popsicles [...]

Kiwi Crates: High Quality, Fun & Creative Hands-on Kids’ Activity Kits: Review & Giveaway

On May 4, 2012, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, Homeschool, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

It’s very nearly that time of year, when many parents panic just a little bit, about what to do with their kids all summer. Yes, very soon, school will be out and providing activities that are fun AND worthwhile can be a challenge in our technology-soaked world. Engaging minds and keeping hands busy with productive [...]

Gardening with Kids: and a Great Free Opportunity at The Home Depot

On April 16, 2012, in Budget-wise, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Gardening, Home and Garden, by Glenda Embree

In an effort to grow a new generation of gardeners and get kids digging in the dirt, planting healthy, homegrown food this spring, Growums, the unique and engaging online gardening experience for kids and Bonnie Plants, the leading producer of vegetables and herbs in North America, are teaming up with The Home Depot, nationwide, for [...]

A Rainy Day Picnic with TCBY

On April 9, 2012, in Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I was recently invited to create an indoor picnic with TCBY Frozen Yogurt and have a fun, family afternoon. How could I resist that opportunity? Thursday’s are a perfect time for this kind of activity because our grandkids always get to come for a visit. So on Wednesday, I made all my plans and ran [...]

Decorating Easter Eggs for the Make-a-Wish Foundation with PAAS and Heinz

On March 30, 2012, in Budget-wise, DIY Projects/Gifts, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, In the Kitchen, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

More than 180,000,000 eggs! That’s a lot of egg salad — AND the number of eggs that Americans typically decorate for Easter. It sort of boggles the mind, doesn’t it? Paas Egg Decorating Kits and Heinz Vinegar are as much a part of that tradition, as the eggs. We were using both, even, when I [...]

Growing Our Own Sunflower Garden with the Gigglin’ Garden Gang

On March 19, 2012, in Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Gardening, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Gardening is such a big deal for me. It’s therapy to be out working in the garden, where it’s peaceful and productive. Gardening saves our family money and helps us to provide the healthiest food options for them to eat. It’s good for the soil, the environment and anyone we can share our bounty with. [...]

Mega Bloks Block Squad Police Force Rescue Squad Review

On March 18, 2012, in Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I got a chance to test out the Mega Bloks Block Squad, recently, with our three grandkids and our ten-year-old. To be honest, they worked diligently for about 45 minutes and after a good measure of frustration, they gave up. This is such a cool toy and when it was finally assembled, they had a [...]

A “Grown-Up” Easter Basket Review and Give Away from Plastic Container City!

On March 5, 2012, in Budget-wise, Cake, DIY Cake/ Wedding Cake Decorating, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, In the Kitchen, Recipe, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I had so much fun, this weekend, baking with my ten-year-old. Earlier in the week, we received a special Easter basket, designed for us at Plastic Container City. When I opened the box and pulled out the basket, our daughter was excitedly doing a little “happy dance” all around the kitchen. She loves being in [...]

Our Abbott Champions for Kids Nutrition Snack Pack Service Project

On January 27, 2012, in Fitness, Exercise & Health Issues, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Matters that Matter, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

I recently shared my shock at discovering that one in six children, in my own state of Nebraska, are considered food insecure. Nationally, more than sixteen million American kids, (under the age of eighteen), are unable to consistently access adequate amounts of nutritious food necessary for a healthy life. Does that not blow your mind?!!? [...]

DIY Handmade Paper Tutorial and a Bloomin’ Valentine’s Bouquet

On January 27, 2012, in Budget-wise, DIY Projects/Gifts, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Homeschool, Matters that Matter, by Glenda Embree

In case you hadn’t noticed, I kinda, sorta, maybe, a little bit, like Pinterest. lol The premise behind Pinterest is a good one, because you find interesting products, money-saving tips and ideas for your home and family, crafty projects you can do with your kids, make for gifts or use to spruce up your home [...]