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DIY – Graduation Gift

May 16, 2013 by 3 Comments

Need a last minute graduation gift with a personal touch?

You will be able to whip this DIY graduation gift up in less than 1 hour and it will be a keepsake for the proud graduate!

This graduation gift is so cute, easy, and cost less than $10.00 to make!

Supplies:

  • 2 x12 board (cut into a square)
  • black acrylic paint
  • paint brush
  • (2) pieces scrap book paper
  • scrap book stickers/letters to match paper
  • modge podge
  • photos
  • easel

Instructions:

  • paint the wood solid black, front and back, let it dry completely
  • trim both the papers to 11×11
  • modge podge the paper onto the center of the block (front and back)
  • modge podge the photos where you want them (front and back)
  • place the stickers on the board
  • smooth a thin layer of modge podge over the entire front and back
  • Let dry, wrap your cute gift!

I love how you can make personalize and tailor it to the person.

You could actually make these for any occasion, such as, special birthdays, baptism, or for Father’s Day.

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The Strawberry Secret!

May 13, 2013 by 4 Comments

Does it make you want to pull your hair out when you open your strawberry carton and a few of those precious babies have more hair than your husband?

It really irks me!

Our whole family adores popping a strawberry in their mouth for a sweet snack!

But often we forget about the carton of fresh expensive strawberries because somehow they migrate to the back of the fridge.

I found the solution.

And it’s tried and true!

I bought these beautiful strawberries 12 days ago!  Don’t they look perfect?

Here is the strawberry secret!

Wash them with vinegar!

  • When you get your berries home, prepare a mixture of one part vinegar and ten parts water.
  • Dump the berries into the mixture and swirl around.
  • Drain, rinse if you want, but not necessary.
  • Store in the fridge.

The vinegar kills any mold spores and other bacteria that might be on the surface of the fruit.

Raspberries will last a week or more, and strawberries go almost two weeks without getting moldy and soft.

And your so BERRY welcome for this frugal tip!  LOL!

Have you tried the strawberry secret yet?

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Daily Savings and Coupons for the Homeschool Famly – 4/2!

April 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Here’s today’s HOTest daily savings and coupons for the homeschool family.

The Best Deals of the Day
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$1.00 off any 2 Cranberry Naturals™ juice drinks

$0.75 off Blue Diamond Almond Breeze 1/2 Gallon

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Daily Savings and Coupons for the Homeschool Famly – 4/1!

April 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Also, have you checked out all the homeschool giveaways that are being offered right now?  Many FUN items to bless your homeschool.

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Daily Savings and Coupons for the Homeschool Famly – 3/27!

March 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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The Stories of the Life of Christ is only 1.99 today!

BundleoftheWeek.com, 5 eBooks for $7.40!

This week the eBook bundle: (5) Bible Studies.  You can get (5) books for 7.40.

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$1.00 off Each Package of Thrive $0.55 off any ONE Ecce Panis Bakery breads $2.00 off one Bronkaid product $1.00 off One Spot Shot 14 oz. or larger Aerosol $1.50 off (1) ONE Dial Brand Lotion $0.50 off one Softsoap Body Wash $2.00 off two KOTEX Natural Balance $2.00 off two U by KOTEX Tampons $4.00 off one NERF Dart Refill Pack $14.99 or more $2.00 off one NERF Dart Refill Rack $6.99 or more $3.00 off when you buy any one TWISTER Game $1.00 off one NERF Dart Refill Pack $4.99 or more $3.00 off any one BOP IT! Game $1.00 off any Crayola Xtreme Coloring™ Products $5.00 off ELEFUN or HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS game

 

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Daily Savings and Coupons for the Homeschool Famly – 3/21!

March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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101+ Easter Basket Stuffer Ideas other than Candy and Ultimate Easter Resources Link Up!

March 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment

101+ Easter Basket Stuffer IdeasWe don’t actually do the Easter bunny thing, but we do celebrate Spring with a few gifts in a big basket that my children share.

We usually surprise them with the basket of goodies the week before Easter to not take away the true meaning of Easter.

Here’s 101+ Easter Basket Stuffer Ideas other than candy!

Most of these items you can purchase at the dollar store.

  1. The Cross Maker DVD – a Biblical art class
  2. Fun Socks
  3. hack y Sacks
  4. Bath Soap
  5. Deodorant
  6. Dental Floss
  7. Garden Tools
  8. Garden Gloves
  9. Seeds to plant
  10. Journal
  11. Calculator
  12. ruler
  13. protractor
  14. crayons - these are so COOL!  I want my own pack!
  15. map colors
  16. pens
  17. markers
  18. glue sticks
  19. pencil
  20. highlighters
  21. Movie 
  22. yarn
  23. crochet hooks
  24. knitting needles
  25. crochet or knitting pattern book
  26. hats
  27. toothpaste with a character( I am too cheap to buynovelty tootpaste during the year)
  28. toothbrush
  29. hot wheels - I take them out of the package
  30. screw driver
  31. wrench
  32. legos
  33. magazine subscription – I buy the actual magazine and add a bow
  34. compass - my boys each have one
  35. cups – I buy each child their own color
  36. batteries – my children are constantly asking me to buy them batteries for their games
  37. baseball cards
  38. cd
  39. video game – used of course
  40. paint brushes
  41. sewing kit – travel size
  42. thread
  43. capri suns or any bottled drink – this is a treat for my kiddos
  44. nail polish - I love putting these on my toes  - it last’s for each 2 weeks
  45. nail polish remover
  46. flash light
  47. Pick and Draw – my children play this game almost daily
  48. Phase 10
  49. playing cards
  50. marbles - learn how to play the game 
  51. dominoes - every family needs to learn to play Chicken Foot
  52. Toss Up
  53. Uno
  54. Skip Bo
  55. bath bubbles
  56. popcorn – I put the individual microwave packets in the basket
  57. earrings or any jewelry
  58. watch
  59. thank you cards or note cards
  60. Stamps and ink  to make your own cards
  61. iTunes gift card
  62. Bible - every child needs this Bible
  63. coloring books – I only buy at the dollar store
  64. army men
  65. band aides – must be FUN ones
  66. comb or brush
  67. Essential Oils
  68. tickets to the movies
  69. gift cards to their favorite restaurant
  70. books  or Amazon gift card
  71. water colors
  72. BBQ tools
  73. clamps – tools are a HUGE hit (I have 5 boys)
  74. measuring tape
  75. work gloves
  76. mouth wash
  77. fruit snacks
  78. bathing suits – try to buy the summer before on clearance
  79. water guns - I am ashamed to admit, but I wouldn’t mind owning my very own
  80. bubbles
  81. beach towel - these are super absorbent and anti-bacterial
  82. sand toys
  83. water balloons
  84. bug spray
  85. sunscreen – buy at the Dollar Store
  86. lip gloss or make up
  87. candle or scentsy
  88. Liila Rose hair clip - Sue Ellen will help you out
  89. compact mirror
  90. pocket knife - make sure you take it our of your purse before heading on a flight.  I lost mine ):
  91. finger paints
  92. shaving cream – fun for writing spelling words, too.
  93. razors
  94. nail clippers
  95. hair gel
  96. duck tape – tons of things to make on Pinterest
  97. Sea Monkeys - these are weird, but FUN
  98. stickers
  99. tattoos
  100. jump rope
  101. Skip Ball - I use to have a lemon twist when I was young
  102. cologne – samples are fun, too
  103. flip flops –  10 DIY ideas
  104. Money – place in plastic eggs
  105. wallet
  106. Fishing tackle
  107. iPhone case - design your own

Easter Ideas!

Do you have any creative Easter stuffer ideas?  If so, please be sure to link up your Easter and Spring ideas!  My friend, Meet Penny, has an ultimate list of the COOLest Easter Basket ideas, so be sure to check out her FUN ideas.


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Daily Savings and Coupons for the Homeschool Famly – 3/15!

March 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Here’s today’s HOTest daily savings and coupons for the homeschool family.

The Best Deals of the Day

BundleoftheWeek.com, 5 eBooks for $7.40! This week the eBook bundle is on the topic of Spring Cleaning.  You can get (5) books for 7.40.

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Also, have you checked out all the homeschool giveaways that are being offered right now?  Many FUN items to bless your homeschool. Latest Coupons

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Daily Savings and Coupons for the Homeschool Famly – 3/13!

March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Here’s today’s HOTest daily savings and coupons for the homeschool family.

 

The Best Deals of the Day

BundleoftheWeek.com, 5 eBooks for $7.40!
This week the eBook bundle is on the topic of Spring Cleaning.  You can get (5) books for 7.40.

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Horse Illustrated Magazine only is 3.99/1 year today!

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We love this curriculum.  It’s only 2.99 today!

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Daily Savings and Coupons for the Homeschool Famly – 3/12!

March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Here’s today’s HOTest daily savings and coupons for the homeschool family.

 

The Best Deals of the Day

BundleoftheWeek.com, 5 eBooks for $7.40!
This week the eBook bundle is on the topic of Spring Cleaning.  You can get (5) books for 7.40.

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Also, have you checked out all the homeschool giveaways that are being offered right now?  Many FUN items to bless your homeschool.

Latest Coupons

$0.55 off Bridgford Frozen Rolls or Bread

$1.00 off any TWO (2) Lance Sandwich Crackers

$4.00 off MAX & RUBY: A BUNNY FOR EVERY SEASON dvd

$0.50 off any one Angel Soft Facial Tissue

$2.00 off any (1) NEOSPORIN First Aid product

$2.00 off NEOSPORIN ECZEMA ESSENTIALS Product

$1.00 off 1 GARNIER FRUCTIS Shampoo or Conditioner
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