Here’s a nice list I’ve compiled of pumpkin stencils. Have fun and carve on! Make sure you stop by the blogs that are hosting the stencils and tell them thank you! BH&G 200 Stencils Disney Characters Stencils Scary Pumpkin stencils Nick Jr Pumpkin Stencils Hersheys Carvings (these are arranged by difficulty levels) Country Music…
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Wine Bottle Crafts
Wine Bottle Crafts I love to reuse and repurpose things I have around my house. My friend Cyndi helped me out by giving me a few wine bottles to get crafty with. I had some but needed a few different types. Reduce, reuse, recycle and save money too. Need a new craft for all those…
Free Halloween Costume Patterns: Sew Easy!!
Free Halloween Costume Patterns: Sew Easy! Halloween has always had a special place in my heart. I love to see all the little kids dress up. But I dreaded it as a parent because often times I couldn’t afford those more expensive costumes. They always cost so much more than I could spend. Then I…
The most comprehensive list of halloween printables on the net! 451 printables, iron ons, games, etc
Are you a teacher looking for great printables? Are you a mom needing to keep your kids occupied? Look no further. The most comprehensive Halloween list of printable is here! Check out all 451 printables, games, iron ons and more below. 58 Disney Halloween Printables 27 Halloween Costume & Accessories Printables 20 Printable…
DIY air freshener for your home
Have you ever made DIY air freshener? I am currently dog sitting my mom’s dog. That means I have 3 dogs in my house. That along with the usual dinner trash (meat containers) and laundry add to the smells that are in my house. Today I went searching for a cheap and easy air freshener….
Pupsicles…dogs love frozen treats too Guest Post
So thankful to have Jodi and Puggle and Kolchak visiting and sharing their great ideas today. Make sure you thank her by dropping by her blog Kol’s Notes. With summer upon us, I’ve been craving frozen treats lately. My mouth is watering just thinking about the tasty fruit popsicles, creamy ice creams and frozen…
DIY Laundry Detergent
DIY Laundry Detergent So Simple and So Good for the Family Last week I felt like Laura Ingalls Wilder making her first laundry detergent. I was pleasantly surprised that it took me less than 20 minutes to make from simple ingredients I bought. I spent about 11.00 on the ingredients and have enough left to…
Over 70 Inexpensive or home made Mother’s Day Pinterest Ideas
Pinterest is so full of good ideas these days. I take no credit for any of these beautiful mothers day gift ideas. But you should stop by the blogs who put all their love into their posts and let them know how great they’re creations are. I just got them together all in one spot…
8 Inexpensive Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
If you’ve read my blog at all you know that we do not have a lot of extra money. We’ve done homemade gifts for years. My family expects it and knows that whatever I come up with I have put some time and effort into it. So, I thought I’d combine a list of the…
Weekly Round Up
Some of my best friends live inside my little black box. I looked at their blog posts from the past week and chose a few that looked yummy and interesting enough to share with you guys. I hope you enjoy reading what they’re writing! Hugs friends and hope you’ve had a wonderful week. …
My Top 5 Recap
My friends in the blogging world make my life so much more fun and interesting. I talk with quite a few of them through out the week and usually end up reading their lovely work. Here’s what I loved most from around my friends blogs this week. There are lots of St. Patrick’s Day and…
10 Inexpensive Dates for Valentines Day
My hubby and I have been together for 23 years. Being a family of 5 it feels like we’ve never had any extra money. So, Valentine’s Day has always been an excursion in frugality. Here’s a list of some of the things we have done in the past! 1. Swap babysitting with another couple so…
Country Cupboards Cookie Review
As the holiday season kicks off, my thoughts drift to cookies more often than what is considered normal I am sure. Every year I aspire to bake a delectable assortment to offer to my family, friends, neighbors and the people that make my life easier during the year. I start off with great intentions, but…
My 10 favorite dinners to make:
1. Spaghetti (I know it’s not unique but it makes my kids happy) wine, fresh garlic and parmigiana cheese, homemade sauce, whole wheat noodles…Yum). 2. New Pasta Dish It varies every week depending on what I have on hand. This week it was peppers, onion, fresh garlic and parmigiana, spinach, squash, and zuchini over whole wheat penne…
