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January 25, 2012

Carpet Golf!

Do you wish mini-golf was a year ’round activity?? Want to play in your own living room?? The girls and I had LOTS of fun playing “carpet golf” using some things we already had on-hand — plus it can be reconfigured again and again! We used a bath sheet for …Read the Rest

7 Tips for Crafting with Cardboard
January 12, 2012

7 Tips for Crafting with Cardboard

Know what I love? Cardboard!!!! Because it is supreme! Cardboard is cheap (or free!), readily available, recyclable, and generally easy …Read the Rest

2012: A year of Classic, Creative Play (and a Trunki Giveaway!)
January 10, 2012

2012: A year of Classic, Creative Play (and a Trunki Giveaway!)

You may have noticed that we are BIG fans of pretend play around here. Some of the reasons why I’m …Read the Rest

Cardboard City
January 5, 2012

Cardboard City

Recently, I spotted these cute cardboard city blocks from Pottery Barn Kids. I liked them, but I didn’t $40 like …Read the Rest

Pretend Pretzels Made with Cleaning Cloths
January 2, 2012

Pretend Pretzels Made with Cleaning Cloths

The kiddos have been enjoying their cardboard cafe immensely!! Since then, there have been some requests for soft pretzels. Well, …Read the Rest

Cardboard Cafe
December 26, 2011

Cardboard Cafe

Want to go some place good to eat?? Some place that’s not too crowded? With good food, and great service?? …Read the Rest

10 Easy Last-Minute Gifts You Can Make for the Kids
December 18, 2011

10 Easy Last-Minute Gifts You Can Make for the Kids

Looking for some quick, easy, inexpensive gift ideas for the kiddos?? Here are some of our favorite DIY gifts to …Read the Rest

Giveaway: Makedo Prize Pack!
December 5, 2011

Giveaway: Makedo Prize Pack!

We’re continuing with our series of reader appreciation giveaways in celebration of our upcoming 1,000th post here on Frugal Family …Read the Rest

5 Amazing Toys You Can Make from Cardboard
November 27, 2011

5 Amazing Toys You Can Make from Cardboard

I love crafting with cardboard because it is cheap, readily available, and SO easy to recycle into amazing things! Here …Read the Rest

DIY Holiday — Play Salad
November 23, 2011

DIY Holiday — Play Salad

Emily played a big role in crafting up this fun play salad set! She couldn’t wait to show it to …Read the Rest

SAJ’s Stealthy Book Tour — The Letter F (and giveaway!)
November 21, 2011

SAJ’s Stealthy Book Tour — The Letter F (and giveaway!)

I’m so excited my friend Brenda Ponnay, a.k.a. Secret Agent Josephine, has a new series of children’s books!! These books …Read the Rest

DIY Holiday Gift for Kids — Doll Bath Set
November 14, 2011

DIY Holiday Gift for Kids — Doll Bath Set

After the girls were in bed, it was my turn for a bit of holiday-making! I combined a few things …Read the Rest

Giveaway — Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Easel
November 13, 2011

Giveaway — Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Easel

As I mentioned earlier, we are getting very close to post number 1,000 for this little bloggy blog!!! After nearly …Read the Rest

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