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Cake Decorating 101

On December 1, 2010, in Budget-wise, DIY Cake/ Wedding Cake Decorating, DIY Projects/Gifts, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, In the Kitchen, by Glenda Embree

I have learned through this Homemade Holiday series, that I do fairly well at describing how to complete a project. Not having enough words has never been my issue. But I am still on the lower end of the learning curve when it comes to taking pictures of EVERY step of a project. Looking [...]

Spicy Corn Relish: Quick & Simple Party Appetizer

On November 30, 2010, in Budget-wise, DIY Projects/Gifts, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, In the Kitchen, by Glenda Embree

This time of year, there are all kinds of parties and gatherings where we will contribute at least one item, if not more, to the buffet table. Appetizers are a popular and simple way of providing a little somethin’ somethin’ for all your guests without the work and fuss of a full meal. I love [...]

Candyland Board Game, a Review and Giveaway, A Frugal Craft Activity and Birthday Party Fun!

On November 29, 2010, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

Boardgames are a great way to get the whole family involved in activities that don’t involve TVs and game controllers. In comparison, board games are also a frugal way to stretch the family entertainment budget and include more members of your family at one time. The only time board games have ever presented an issue [...]

Gift Idea and Tutorial for Your Homemade Holiday: Vintage Aprons

On November 10, 2010, in Budget-wise, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Sewing, by Glenda Embree

It’s great to do Christmas on a budget and be frugal with gift giving, but I also want the gift to be special and/or useful — well received and liked. What’s the point of saving money on items that get stuck on a shelf or hidden away as soon as the wrapping is cleared away? [...]

October Taste and Create Challenge: Soft Caramels

On October 27, 2010, in Budget-wise, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, In the Kitchen, by Glenda Embree

I can’t believe I’m a week behind in everything I hoped to accomplish on the blog AND at home. I’m about to have the potential (Sadly, potential is not always reality. Though, my intentions truly are to finish as soon as I have floors.) to finally be completely unpacked in our new house. We [...]

Scribblish Review and Giveaway

On October 22, 2010, in Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

My family is about as electronically, technologically “wired” as we can be. That’s not always something I’m happy about. It has it’s benefits and drawbacks. The thing I like the least about it, is that we have created the potential for each of us to be off in our own corner, doing our own thing. [...]

Win the “Ultimate Idaho® Potato Bowl Party”

On October 1, 2010, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, Home and Garden, by Glenda Embree

I love a good baked potato! And here in Nebraska, you may have heard, football is kind of a BIG deal. – lol – Leave it to the Idaho Potato Council to pair the two seemingly unrelated things into one fabulous contest! The IPC doesn’t want you to miss any bowl game action this season [...]

Garage Sale Extraordinaire

On September 25, 2010, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, by Glenda Embree

My sister and her twenty-one-year-old daughter have taken off on an enviable mom/daughter weekend. First of all, they get to spend some great time, together; but secondly, they are off on the great Nebraska Junk Jaunt. The website describes it as “a 300 mile continuous Yard Sale in central Nebraska. Each of 35-40 towns organizes [...]

Printable Party Collection Review & Giveaway from Two Savvy Sisters

On September 12, 2010, in Budget-wise, Family Circus, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Giveaways, Reviews, by Glenda Embree

The Two Savvy Sisters is actually one very talented and crafty mom, who creates great items to make your next party a smashing success! Nicole makes and sells customizable Party Collections that help you plan all the details of decorating for a party around one specific design theme. Her pre-made collections are beautiful and an [...]

Make It Fun, Frugal & Fabulous AND an Anniversary Announcement

On August 25, 2010, in Budget-wise, Frugal, Fun Family Activities, Home and Garden, by Glenda Embree

It’s been a while since I shared new projects for you to make easily at home. I have two, today that I’m just going to tease you with, until I can get the full “how-to” tutorials posted and one that is so simple you won’t need a tutorial. This adorable apron I made for our [...]