LEGOS are a huge hit in our house. Little Sister is happy turning a pile of LEGOs into a castle, Big Sister loves LEGO Friends, and my husband is very excited that I bought a LEGO Mindstorm set at Goodwill for just $5.00. It's an incomplete set, … [Read more...]
Free Printable Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids with Owls and Birds
There is nothing better than handing out Valentine's Day cards. It truly is special watching your child as he or she opens all of the Valentine's that were doled out at school. You don't have to head to a big box store to buy cards for your kids to … [Read more...]
30 Valentines Day Books for Kids (Through age 9)
As we head into February you can feel love in the air. There are some absolutely amazing Valentine's Day books for kids that teach many valuable life lessons including sharing, caring, and love. Below you will find a great collection of books that … [Read more...]
Winter Craft Project: Snowflake Paintings for Kids
There is nothing better than children's artwork that lasts through the years. Snowflake Paintings for kids are an excellent winter craft project. My girls were very skeptical as we taped the canvas in this project, but when we peeled the painter's … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Get Coupons for Free
The power play of couponing is combining sales with coupons. Of course when you really need to buy something there are times when you cannot wait for a sale and would love to have just a coupon. There are many places to find coupons for free. 8 … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids About Money: Why We Give Our Kids a Responsibility and Chore Chart and Pay for Chores
Being a parent is tough. It starts with sleepless nights, dirty diapers, and around the clock feedings. Slowly those parenting requirements morph into money, responsibility, and independence. How is it that the little baby that fit so comfortably … [Read more...]
Free Printable Heart Shaped Valentine’s Day Word Search for Kids
There are Valentine's Day Jokes for Kids that are sure to get kids ready for February 14th, and there are also Valentine's Day Word Searches for Kids. This year I made a heart shaped word search that has 15 words as a fun printable for my family and … [Read more...]
When Life Hands You Powdered Snow Make Snow Cream with Milk
It's snow much fun playing in the snow! Snow day treats are very special. When it snows in Atlanta it is always a big deal. The school districts do not hesitate to cancel school when a snowflake appears on the weather forecast. Sometimes the snow … [Read more...]
Heart Shaped Animals: Construction Paper Crafts Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day crafts are a very fun way to add big chunks of family time to your February calendar. Make a few of these heart shaped construction paper animals and add them to Valentine's Day Cards or Valentine's Day Card Boxes. My Girl Scout … [Read more...]
Frugal Home Improvement Idea: Using Gel Stain on Banisters
There are so many things I love about our house (our somewhat simple laundry room renovation still makes me smile), and there are a few things on my home improvement list that we are slowly completing that make me love my house even more. Recently … [Read more...]
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more