This Frugal Family

I can’t go out much, because I deal with Panic Disorder.  And, well, Valentine’s Day, and all the people, I couldn’t go out.  So, we had a Valentine’s Date at home, with Crated With Love.  It was so special.  We started with the book that came with Crated With Love, so we knew what to do.  Our box was Our Sweetheart Safari.  It was so much fun, and super cute! The book has challenges in it, so Challenge One was “Our Safari Skills”, Challenge Two:  “Lions, Tigers and Bears”, Challenge Three:  “Jungle River Excursion”, Challenge Four:  “Our Goals Journal”.  These are so cute, and so fun to do with the person you love, for a special day, or any day.  We just picked Valentine’s Day, because my spouse knew I couldn’t be around all those people. Why a Date Night, you may ask, well here’s the answer found on Crated With Love: Couples that have dedicated “couple time” at least once a week are 3.5 times more likely to classify their marriage as “very happy” compared to those couples who enjoy less quality time together. My daughter, age 21, and her boyfriend, age 22, even asked if they could borrow…

I’ve been using Cave Tools for some time now, and every time I order something, I just get more impressed.  The Jalapeno Grill Rack with Pepper Corer is so great.  Even though the weather isn’t nice enough to grill, in Pennsylvania, right now, I’m still using the pepper corer and my hubby still used the rack.  My mom loves her hot peppers, so this is a treat when she comes to my house, and actually has some peppers already cored.  She loves this little tool, too, and asked where she could get one.  I sent her to the Cave Tools page, on Amazon. The Pepper Grill Rack is so functional, and easy to use.  You just core the pepper, and slide it in the hole.  It couldn’t be more easy.  I can do it, and I’m a little over the top.  I love using the rack, and even though it is chilly in Pa, we have had a few warm days, so my husband tried out the rack.  My mom loved the way the peppers turned out, and said that not only did she need the corer now, but the rack too, so my dad could grill the peppers when…

My daughter loves the Notebook Doodles Peace Love and Notebook Doodles Fabulous Fashion Guided Journals.  She really likes the pages that ask her questions, because she loves answering them.  I’ve looked at them, and she’s doing a fine job. The Notebook Doodles Peace Love And Music Journal is magical.  You don’t really have to answer the questions, you can write whatever you want, but it starts with “What does harmony mean to you?” and ends with “Write a short story starting with this sentence:  Sophia had a secret talent.”  On every even page, new questions, on the odd pages, either blank, or pictures to color.  It’s a really awesome book.  You should get one for your pre-teen. Here’s some features: This inspiring guided journal for tweens ages 8 – 12 is designed to build confidence and self-esteem in young girls! Fun and positive guided journal for ‘tweens ages 8 to 12 Writing prompts encourage young readers to practice the four basic writing styles taught in school—narrative, compare and contrast, descriptive, and goal setting Beautifully illustrated with inspiring fashionable art from Notebook Doodles coloring book artist Jess Volinski Artist Jess Volinski is an established popular designer and book illustrator for young adults My daughter…