This Frugal Family

What better way to support Apple Month, than with a bunch of great Apple products. Sparkling Ice Crisp Apple made my 6 year old, son, so happy.  He loved it.  Well, he loves apples, but he said this Ice was delicious.  “Tasted just like apples, Mommy.”  He’s loved Sparkling Ice for so many years, and now, with the Crisp Apple, he is thrilled.  Sparkling Ice is inexpensive, and found at your local Walmart.  And has Zero Calories, Zero Carbs, and is Gluten Free. Welch’s Fruit Snacks also has an Apple Medley, that Jacob just loves.  This one is also loved by my 20 year old, who also loves the Sparkling Ice.  The flavors include:  Granny Smith Apple, Pear, Golden Delicious Apple, Red Delicious Apple, Apricot. Munk Pack has Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, that I, personally, adore.  It’s so delicious.  I put it in a bowl, and heat it for 45 seconds, and presto, a perfect breakfast. Other products, pictured above, that I haven’t tried:  Viki’s Granola (looks yummy), and T-fal’s Ingenious Apple Wedger (looks easy enough to use) can be purchased at the links highlighted. You can find all of these products on Facebook, and Twitter. Disclaimer: This product was received from the…

We love Jarlsberg products.  My son, age 6, ate the cheese until there was no more.  My 20 year old, daughter, ate the crackers.  I tried both, and adored them.  I will definitely be doing more business with Jarlsberg.  Since we love the products, they will be perfect to put out for our Christmas gathering. The Cheese Snacks are so yummy.  We love them the most.  My son, and daughter, take them in their lunch.  I love the chunk of cheese, so much.  It’s my favorite variety of cheese. Everyone has a story, and here’s part of their story: Jarlsberg® has grown in popularity since its international launch. It’s success lies in the secret recipe used to manufacture the cheese, the people who make it and their pride in always delivering a product with the same consistent high quality and unique taste.  To Read more, go here. These products are so delicious, you will never switch back to other cheese.  You will continue to purchase Jarlsberg, for life.  Yes, I love it that much.  And Swiss Cheese is my favorite cheese, and has been for 40 years.  So, I will continue to purchase. Also, make sure to check out the recipes…

We love Colortime, in our house.  My son was so thrilled when he got a treat bag, that he gets to color.  He’s been working on it for about 3 weeks, now.  And, he’s still not satisfied, at age 6. The fabric markers put the final touch on the treat bag.  (Also purchased from Colortime).  He loves his treat bag, and can’t wait to use it on Halloween. This Halloween design is just like a regular Colortime item, but in addition, the ink magically glows in the dark! This tote bag’s design is made with ink that glows in the dark, but if you want to further enhance this special feature color this 15″ X 16″ (Full size) Halloween craft project with Colortime’s permanent fabric markers! There are all kinds of fun things, that you can purchase from Colortime.  Including:  Pillow cases, tote bags, back packs, and t-shirts.  You will love Colortime, as well as, your kids.  There’s even free shipping on orders over $60.  You can’t beat this, if you want something memorable for your child’s class, or for your child. Both of the bags, pictured above, are Glow In The Dark.  So they are perfect for Trick Or…

Christmas Paper Crafting is a fantastic book.  It’s all crafts that you can do, to make Christmas more fun.  There are cards, name tags, boxes, and more.  My favorite is the name tags.  I can easily mark gifts with these fantastic, and beautifully designed name tags.  I also love the cards that can be colored.  These will make amazing cards for my 6 year old to send out. This is what’s included in the Christmas Paper Crafting Book: 50 Christmas Greeting Cards 16 Holiday Gift Tags 18 Yuletide Mini-Cards 6 Festive Bookmarks Large & Small Envelope Templates Large-Format Art Frameables 34-page Seasonal Scrapbook Paper Gallery I truly love this book, and will buy it year after year.  For $19.99, that’s a great value.  All the cards, and tags, that I could need in one place.  And, I don’t have to worry about them getting lost before Christmas. I love the mini cards, as well.  I can send them, with my 6 year old, to school, and he can sign and send them out to his friends.  I’ll attach a small gift, and presto, I’ve made someone’s day. You can find some of the awesome pictures, that are in Christmas Paper…

I have a newfound love.  It’s for Fox Chapel Publishing.  Their Christmas Coloring books are amazing.  Between my 6 year old, and 20 year old, I don’t know who is having more fun. Santa’s Kitty Helpers is so cute, and I love the pages.  My 6 year old is having so much fun with this book.  He and my daughter, 20 year old, Sarah, share the book.  We take the pages out, and when they are colored I hang them on the fridge. If you love cats and you love Christmas, get ready for hours of relaxing creativity! The expressive-eyed furry friends depicted in the artistry of acclaimed illustrator Kayomi Harai have a wonderful way of capturing hearts. Now her delightful felines are even melting Santa’s heart in this adorable Christmas coloring book. Another great book, Cute Christmas.  It’s all animals, and my 20 year old loves this book, because she loves all animals.  I also hang these pictures on the fridge.  My fridge has so much on it right now. These adorable kitties, puppies, and other critters may be on the naughty list—but they’re still really cute! Have yourself a furry little Christmas with this heartwarming coloring book featuring…