This Frugal Family

Big Foot Fun Book is a great activity book for kids of all ages.  Jacob, my 7 year old, loves it.  I actually copy the pages for him, on our copier, and then he can have fun over and over again.  I learned to do this a while back. There’s over 80 great stickers, fun puzzles, coloring pages, and fun facts included.  This is sure to make any child’s Holiday a little more fun. My 21 year old, daughter, is studying to be a teacher.  She loves some of these pages, for when she teaches.  She said she can take them into her classroom, and the kids would all love them. This big book is the first-ever kid’s activity book featuring BigFoot, the lovable furry humanoid!  Discover an amazing array of entertaining activities inside, from whimsical mazes and riddles to search and find puzzles, word games, coloring pages and more.  Fun facts help young readers learn more about the world we live in.  And a bonus 8 page section includes more than 80 free stickers. There’s even a Big Foot book series.  Get the child in your life the series.  They will love it.  There BigFoot Goes on Vacation, BogFoot…

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The holiday season is officially here and I am so excited to say that THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS is now playing in theatres everywhere! This is the perfect family film to kick off the holidays! In celebration of THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS opening, I wanted to send around a great featurette on the film with interviews from Kiera Knightley, Helen Mirren, Mackenzie Foy and Misty Copeland:   Like THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneysNutcracker Follow Disney Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyStudios Follow THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneysnutcracker/ THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS is now playing in theatres everywhere!

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL NOVEMBER 27, 2018 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAYTM AND DVD DECEMBER 18, 2018 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT                                                                                                                 Universal City, California, October 30, 2018 – Enjoy the delightfully thrilling tale of a mysterious house where things, including the inhabitants, are not what they seem to be. The House With a Clock in its Walls arrives on Digital and via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on November 27, 2018, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM, DVD and On Demand on December 18, 2018. Based on the classic children’s book and praised as “creaky, freaky haunted-mansion fun” (LA Times), The House With a Clock in its Walls features over 60 minutes of bonus content including an alternate beginning and ending, stunning featurettes, deleted scenes, a hilarious gag reel, and feature commentary. Enchanting from start to finish, it’s the perfect adventure for families during the holidays. Full of wonder and adventure, The House With a Clock in its Walls mesmerizes audiences of all ages and keeps the magic alive when stars Jack Black (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Kung Fu Panda), Cate Blanchett (Ocean’s 8, Thor: Ragnarok) and Owen Vaccaro (Daddy’s Home, Mother’s Day) arrive as Uncle…

My 7 year old, son, loves Duck On A Disco Ball.  We have read it every night, for the last week.  He’s been home sick, from school, and this gave us something to read.  Who would’ve imagined he’d get an illness and be home for 4 days.  I’ve read it to him numerous times, and he’s gone to sleep while I’ve read it.  He’s also read, and followed along, as well.  He’s a very smart boy, but the way this book is written, is superb. Every night it’s the same old story.  A boy wants to stay up late, and his parents won’t let him.  But sometimes in the morning, he notices things look  a little off – like when he wees a disco ball in the kitchen . . . with his toy duck on it.  So one night he diecides to stay up.  And that’s when the fun really begins. Silliness builds with each page of this high-energy, pun-filled companion to Duck in the Fridge until the moment when sleep eventually takes hold and morning arrives once more.   You’ll love this book, as much as your kids will.  Once my son has had enough, I’m going to…

  I love my Reliable Iron/Steamer.  I’ve not skipped a beat, using it.  I love how I can steam, while clothes are hanging, and iron, while clothes are laying.  This iron/steamer is the coolest thing I’ve come across, in a while.  When I go on trips, it’s small and compact enough to take with me.  When I’m home, it’s perfect to iron with.  I can take the clothes right out of the dryer, and hang, and steam.  This is the perfect little tool.  I haven’t used a product so much, in a long time. Meet the mini multi-tasker. It’s an iron. It’s a steamer. It’s both! But don’t be fooled by its charm. This portable powerhouse travels light and takes out wrinkles without taking up space. My mom wants a Reliable OVO now, so guess what she’s getting for Christmas.  This is the perfect gift, for your avid ironer.  She irons everything, and this will make it easy on her back.  When she takes the clothes out of the dryer, and hangs them, she can go ahead and steam them.  She will love this inexpensive, but powerful gift.  She’s been around, when I’ve used mine, and specifically asked for one. …

While National Coffee Day has come and gone, you can still get that perfect cup of coffee, from a great brand. Melitta will get you that perfect cup of coffee.  I love my Melitta!  This system is awesome.  I make my coffee with Melitta everyday.  My husband loves it so much, we’ve had to buy a second one.  My 21 year old, daughter, is getting one for Christmas.  This nifty little system has us all going crazy. Tips to a better cup: How fresh the coffee you are using is just as important as the overall quality of the coffee. Coffee that is freshly roasted and stored properly produces a superior cup. To read more, go here. Brewing Methods, and such: There are several types of pour-over coffeemakers that make great coffee conveniently. To read more, go here. You will love this brewing system.  It’s convenient, easy to use, and gives you a quality cup of coffee. You can even find a list of recipes on their site, including the one below: Ingredients: 1 cup hot Melitta Coffee (the stronger, the better) 1 cup hot cocoa ¼ cup coffee liqueur Preparation: Brew Coffee. Stir hot coffee with hot cocoa and the…

New Adventure Series from DreamWorks Animation Television Brings Dragon Master Po Back to the Small Screen Arrives on Amazon Prime Video Friday, November 16 Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny follows the adventures of four energetic panda kids: Nu Hai, Bao, Jing, and Fan Tong. After they stumble upon a mystical cave beneath Panda Village, the friends accidentally absorb the chi of ancient and powerful Kung Fu warriors known as the Four Constellations. Based on traditional Chinese astronomy, the Four Constellations — Blue Dragon, Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and Red Phoenix — are said to have been the first warriors to achieve total mastery of chi. Dragon Master Po finds himself faced with his biggest challenge yet — teaching this ragtag band of kids how to wield their newfound powers to defeat Jindiao and save the world. The series stars the voice talents of Chrissy Metz (This Is Us) as Mei Mei, Mick Wingert (Avengers Assemble) as Po, James Hong (Kung Fu Panda Franchise) as Mr. Ping, Amy Hill (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, 50 First Dates) as Grandma Panda, Haley Tju (Bella and the Bulldogs) as Nu Hai, Laya DeLeon Hayes (Doc McStuffins) as Jing, Gunnar Sizemore (Nashville) as Bao, and Makana Say as…

Sparkle*Kitty is an adorably fun, social, and magical spell card game for all ages, sizes and genders. Once upon a time, a group of powerful princesses were captured and locked away in Cursed “No Cursing” towers by the evil queen Sparkle*Kitty! All their words and magic spells vanished and became sugar & spice… almost everything nice.  Luckily these are no ordinary princesses and you are no ordinary player! Take matters into your own hands and harness the simple and sweet words into special spell combinations to set yourself free! The first to escape, wins! (Available at Walmart for $20).

My 21 year old, daughter, loves the Paint By Sticker:  Cats Book.  There’s 12 cats, and sticker pages.  She said it’s a great book, and you can tear out the perforated pages, to make them easier to do.  The finished pictures are so adorable, and she’s actually framed them, and hung them up in her room.  She loves cats, so this book made her day.  She puts them together piece by piece, and is very picky with how she puts the stickers in. Paint By Sticker:  Cats will provide hours of fun for anyone.  Whether it be a child, or an adult, this book is great for a Holiday Surprise. You will get satisfaction out of the sticker book, especially if you are a crafter, or cat lover.  And, if you aren’t, there are plenty of other Paint by Sticker books available through amazon.  There is even a bird Paint by Sticker, which my sister in law would love, because she has a bird. I’ve loved cats since I was a kid, but I’m not as good at crafting as my daughter.  So she made me a paint by sticker picture, and framed it for my birthday.  An inexpensive gift, with a lot…