My son’s class did a cool economics project that involved quick and easy crafts. Each student had to create a product that would sell to students for 50 cents. They learned about producers and consumers, supply and demand, and value. It took us a while to find the right project for him and ended up…
Looking for new read aloud books for kids ages 4-9? These are my family’s favorite kids books! They make fabulous gifts for a little one in your life. As I mentioned in 5 Favorite Kids books for 2-6 year olds, I’m often asked what’s a good book for certain ages. I still have quite a…
Some read aloud and bedtime books are passed down from parent to child and enjoyed for decades. These Favorite Kids Books are perfect for 2-6 year olds and make lovely gifts. As a former first grade teacher and now mom of three, I am asked all the time by friends and neighbors, “What’s a good…
This Sausage & Veggie Roast is so simple! Just throw it in the oven and let the flavors roast together. I’ve been finding good deals on chicken sausage by combining store sales with coupons, so I’ve been cooking with it a lot more often. We’re enjoying trying out the different flavors (Johnsonville’s sun-dried tomato…
You won’t believe how easy it is to make a no-sew tulle skirt! Take a look at the step by step tutorial below. Celebrating the Halloween season with your family doesn’t have to cost a lot. How to make a No Sew Tulle Skirt With the frugal costume challenge of using what we already have,…
I love baking small treats for my kids’ lunchboxes, like these Whole Wheat Cinnamon Mini Muffins. Instead of filling them up with high fructose corn syrup, I can control the ingredients in my homemade muffins and add a little nutrition to their sweet. This recipe is pure sweetness, since there’s not even a fruit puree…