This Frugal Family

Little Passports Early Explorers is perfect for any little one.  It gives them hours of play, without electronics involved.  My son, age 7, loves his electronics, but when we received Little Passports Early Explorers, he dropped everything to play with it.  He sat there for at least 2 hours, looking through it all.  My 21 year old, daughter, sat with him, and helped him put everything together.  After, of course, going through it all, to see what all was included.  Even though the Early Explorers is aimed at kids up to 5, Jacob just adored it.  I’m going to have to work on getting the next age up. Little Passports comes in a cute little suitcase, and has everything your child needs to explore through the world, in a suitcase.  It’s super sweet.  Teaching them geography along the way. There is a monthly plan, for Little Passports, that you can check out here.  You really do get a lot for your money.  I couldn’t be happier with  kit, and will be getting in monthly. Everything you need to get started: A fun orange suitcase Wall-sized world map 20-page activity booklet Luggage tag Stickers and photo A new theme is explored…

Bug Lab For Kids is a great collection of loads of fun activities for kids.  My son, age 7, loves this book.  He is so taken by it.  He loves to work on the labs, together.  You can collect and interact with bugs the right way, with this book. The Bug Lab For Kids has taught the two of us so much.  From how to catch bugs, to how to pin them.  It’s a family-friendly activity book, and gives us something to do together.  He’s so into the electronics, so when I get home from work, I take him outside, and we work on catching some bugs.  He always takes the book with him.  Hopefully he will remember these activities when he gets older, so he an do them with his kids. Prepare to cozy up with spiders, centipedes, butterflies, and bees, to name just a few! In Bug Lab for Kids, Mississippi State University associate professor, extension entomologist (bug expert), and educator John W. Guyton shares his knowledge and excitement about all things beautiful, creepy, and crawly. Every chapter is bursting with photos, illustrations, fascinating facts and fun activities–including experiments, hunt-and-catch and citizen science assignments, and arts and crafts…

I love Dazi.  I received a tie from them, just last week, and I can’t get enough of my husband wearing it.  He’s never worn a tie in the entire 14 years we’ve been together, so this is special.  He wears a white shirt, with blue jeans, then puts on this tie, and I’m in heaven.  It takes my breath away! The Dazi Shadow is wonderful, but there really are so many to choose from.  This tie just makes me crazy.  It’s so soft, and if I could get away with wearing it, I would. Features: 2.5″ wide at the tip Approx. 58″ in length Cotton/Linen Blend Dazi also has socks, bow ties, and wedding products.  You really need to take a look at Dazi!  I’m sure you will find something, your style.  I’m a plain jane kinda gal, so when we received this black tie, it was like heaven to me.  However, if you are into wild, they also have the right style for you. The bow tie, above, is called First Date.  I love it, but I am, again, a plain jane kinda girl.  But, any man would look good in this tie as well. I just checked…

I See Me! Personalized books are the greatest.  My son has a personalized book for almost every Holiday.  They have everything.  The books are so fun to read, and look through, and I just can’t get enough.  Jacob really likes the newest one, ” My Little Lovebug” which is great for Valentine’s Day. The story is so cute, and the pictures are amazing.  The pictures look perfect.  Jacob and I read My Little Lovebug every night before bed.  He enjoys the story, and loves looking at our pictures in the book.  And, he definitely loves the Dedication, to him, in the front of the book. With every page, there’s something brand new, and it’s so easy to order any of the books at I See Me!  They are all personalized, and your child will have this book for decades!  What great memories.  Especially with the 14 additional Love Notes that you can receive. Not Your Typical ‘I Love You’ Make your loved ones smile with My Little Lovebug, a photo-personalized book featuring your loved ones’ photos and names. Tell your little lovebugs how much you love them. This book is priced right, and you can get free shipping when you spend $60…

Shnooks are so cute, and cuddly.  My 6 year old loves them.  We opened it, shook it, and he played with his Shnook for hours.  But, you can do more than just play with your Shnooks, you can get online, and play there.  They are so cute, and warm.  I can’t wait until we can go to Walmart to get some more Shnooks.  They are inexpensive, and your child will love it. They grow 8x the size they start out.  That’s amazing.  I want one for me, I may have to go just so I can get one.  They are suitable for age 3+. You can go here, to watch a video, and meet the Shnooks.  The Shnook, pictured above, Shazam.  She’s so cute, and so much fun, for my little one.  He even sleeps with her at night.  You can read more about Shazam, and the other Shnooks, on the link in this paragraph. My sister in law gave a Shnook to a little girl she watches, age 3, and she just loves it.  Just as my son does, they play with their Shnooks together, and take them on mini adventures. Stay posted to This Frugal Family for a contest,…

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…

TheraBreath for Kids is amazing.  I’ve used it, and I have halitosis.  So, I know it works.  I denied for years, that my breath is bad, but I couldn’t take it anymore.  I mean, I did all I could growing up, and always got picked on.  Now that I’m 41, and my husband picks on me, I’m sick of it.  So, when I was offered TheraBreath for Kids, I took it.  I use it on my 6 year old, as well.  But, it’s really a miracle worker.  The taste isn’t strong, either. TheraBreath for Kids Anti Cavity Oral Rinse is great for Jacob.  Jacob’s dentist has been supposed to get their Nitrous Machine fixed, for over a year.  And, they haven’t yet.  So being that Jacob has cavities, I just TheraBreath Anti Cavity Oral Rinse to keep those cavities from becoming bigger.  We had a bad experience with Novocain, at a different dentist. Key factors about TheraBreath for Kids: – helps prevent cavities – freshens breath – no artificial colors or flavors – tastes great! kids love it! You can buy 4 (or more) bottles of TheraBreath For Kids online, at the above, or below, link. About Therabreath: TheraBreath’s founder,…

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I See Me! has been one of my favorite companies, for years. Their products give a personalized touch to any gift.  I love the way Jacob, age 5, lit up when he heard his Christmas CD yesterday.  And, though, he’s just learning to read, followed along in the sing a long book.  He loves I See Me! as much as I do. We’ve been getting Jacob products from I See Me! for at least 2 years now.  Every Holiday, we try to pick out something.  This gives a personal gift, because it is personalized with the date, his name, etc.  Take a look at the items they have.  I know you, too, will find something you love from I See Me! There are 12 songs on the CD, and everything is there from Up On The Rooftop, to Frosty The Snowman, and even We Wish You A Merry Christmas.  And, each song has a special place, where they say Jacob’s name.  He loved hearing his name in all the songs. You can see, in the above picture, his birthday is there, full name, and even Love Mom & Dad, 2016.  This will be a memory he will have forever.  And,…

Educational Insights is my go to for great Educational toys. Jacob has the My First Telescope, and he loves it.  Jacob is 5, but loves looking at the stars at night, and whatever else he may see up there, including the moon.  He loves going outside, during the evening, and seeing what’s new, and where the North Star is.  His daddy loves the My First Telescope too, because since he has a telescope, they can watch the wide world together. Shhh…They’re Learning! Ideal tool for preschoolers interested in space and the moon Encourages exploration and discovery Provides hands-on experience with a scientific tool Introduces the wonders of space Perfect for STEM learning Have you checked out the Design & Drill Activity Center that Educational Insights has?  Well, it’s spectacular.  It is helping Jacob, in ways I never thought possible.  Recreating the pictures is so much fun for Jacob.  He loves the Design & Drill Activity Center.  It keeps him busy during the daylight hours. Cut to the Chase Kids can drill fun-shaped bolts into the board to re-create the pictures found in the Activity Guide or create their own original designs 120 Chunky plastic bolts in 5 colors, a reversible…