This Frugal Family

Holly’s Photography Holly’s Photography, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania is spectacular.  I needed a picture, the picture below, photoshopped, and she was able to do it.  And, it was done beautifully, and quickly. My Mother-in-law just passed, and I bought my sister-in-law a beautiful frame, but she had no newer pictures of her, with her mother.  So, I asked Holly to provide a service, and she did a super job.  We will be going to her, for all of our photography needs, from this point forward. The picture above is all I gave her to work with, and I messaged it to her over Facebook.  She really had only that!  She did a brilliant job, as you will see below. My sister-in-law couldn’t be more pleased, and proud to have this picture of her, and her mother. You can get this service, at a great price, whether you are near, or far.  She will be able to send you your picture(s) in the mail, or however you prefer.  She’s excellent, and not expensive. She’s been doing this, professionally, for 7 years, but has always had a passion for photography.  She’s friendly, and provides a timely service. If this is the job she…

Wondersip is easy to clean, because it opens!  You saw right, it’s so cool, and so reusable.  With the leading brand, you have to have a thin brush to go inside, and get the goo out, with Wondersip, you just open, and pow, clean! Wondersip Butterfly is so easy to use.  It snaps apart, and back together so easily.  I love the style, and the sips are so easy!  I received 4 Butterflies, which works out great, because there are four of us in our household.  Wondersip has changed my outlook on straws, and I use it all the time now. There’s the size for a can, which I received 2 of, and the size for a glass, which I also received two of.  We use these all the time.  The pouch they come in, hasn’t been used since the day I washed them.  Because, they are never put away.  Always in a person’s glass, is where they are.  They also have Glow in the Dark straws.  Tell me that isn’t completely cool, for the kids. Wondersip is hygienic, eco friendly, odorless and made with premium materials that are free from BPA and leakage.  The are also FDA approved! I…

I have a new love for Coco Moon.  Their Swaddlers are so soft, and versatile!  My son-in-law’s Aunt is having a baby in a few months, and we’ve already tried these swaddlers out, with her.  She loves the softness, and how you can wash them before, and after use.  She already washed them, in cold water, and she just loves how soft they still are. The turtle swaddle blanket is so cute, with the two turtles and a couple hearts.  With the authentic Hawaiian Designs, these will be cherished for years.  She can save them for when her baby has babies. I fell in love with the Pineapple of my Eye Swaddle, though.  It’s my favorite.  I’m sure his Aunt loves it, too!  The Pineapple and hearts are so cute together, and again, it came from Hawaii, and is made with Bamboo & Cotton.  The softness will never wear off. If you ask me, there’s no better swaddle out there.  These are soft, sweet style, and cozy.  Oh, and I don’t want to forget so versatile. Extend the warmth and comfort of a hug with heavenly muslin that gets softer every wash. You’ll love having these large, versatile blankets close…

Saro Nature Collection is so cute.  You can get green, blue, white, or pink, of most products.  These products are so great.  A friend’s daughter has a baby, so she got to try the product out.  She loves it.  She says she uses it everyday. “Wave Feeding Set” is so adorable, and works just great, I was told.  This bowl suctions to the high chair, so the baby can’t throw it off, and of course, preventing spills.  The innovative wave design of the bowl, promites use of utensils by assisting in filling spoons with food.  Natural Beech wood is strong and resists splitting and is free from harmful chemicals.  This product is also BPA Free, Latex Free, and 100% Silicone. If you know anyone having a baby, trust me, they will value this gift!  “It’s awesome”, says Jo. You should see the other amazing products that Saro has.   You can go to the link, and check out all of their great products.  You will love them, as much as Jo does. The Easy Sterilizer is another great product: It has a great capacity to sterilize up to 6 baby bottles at the same time. You will be able to…

We love GourmetGiftBaskets.com so much.  We used them for Father’s Day, and sent my dad this amazing crate, called Family Game Night Gift Crate. He adored it, and plays checkers, with my son, all the time. He’s even been snacking on the treats, and drinking the soda in the crate. You can see all the goodies that came in the crate. They were delicious, to share. My father was so excited to get such a wonderful present from his son, and grandson. Features of this crate, include: Checkers – 1 Satchel – Light and dark-colored wood game pieces and dice too! Checker Board Crate – 1 crate – Gift crate box with a 2-sided sliding lid. One side for game playing and the other for storage. Soda (Pop) – 8 cans – One can each of eight different flavors. Flavors may vary from photo. Flavor selection dependent upon availability. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies by Byrd’s Famous Cookies – 4.2 oz. – The perfect ratio of peanut butter to chocolate in a crisp and delicious cookie. Theater Box Candies (4) – 3.1 oz. – Four assorted theater box sized candies. Flavors may vary from photo. Stoned Wheat Crackers by Eleanor…

My son-in-law loves his audio-technica Wireless Headphones.  He says the sound is so clear, and they fit in his ears effortlessly.   He says it’s easy to pause, during play-mode, and it’s easy to play, again.  There’s ear pieces for every ear size, and the USB charging cable is included.  He said he’s been looking for a good pair of wireless ear buds, and now he has them.  His favorite feature is the charging case!  He will never switch brands!  His next pair will be from this company, too.  He’s even talking about getting his dad some. Audio-technica is a great brand, and I’ve worked with them in the past.  Always great quality products, at a great price.  The wireless ear buds are a great way to prove that you get a great value, for non-expensive ear buds.  I love audio-technica, and will always purchase with them. Features include: Truly wireless listening experience with Bluetooth® 5.0 technology frees you from the hassle of wires Water-resistant performance (IPX2 drip-proof rating) protects headphones from dripping water, such as rain and sweat Ergonomic, minimalist design fits the ear naturally and makes the earbuds easy to transport The compact housings are designed to provide…

Nasopure really worked for my little one.  He’s 9, and it cleared out his, always clogged up, sinuses.  Then I had my 23 year old, daughter, try it, the adult version.  It worked for her even better.  Nasopure is a miracle worker, if you have bad sinuses. Nasopure  uses buffered salt packages, to help clear out your breathing passage.  It’s better than the leading brands.  I love this brand, and will continue to use it for my family.  My daughter said, “the mucous is gone, mom”.  So I know it works.  My 9 year old says it works, as well, but I don’t know that he’s noticed the change.  However, he sounds clearer. Clearing the Air, One Nose at A Time, is a wonderful book.  I’d order it, as well, if you plan on ordering this system.  It’s a great resource to have on hand, when using Nasopure.  You can read the first chapter here. “This book encompasses all of the ailments that are related to the nose. As Dr. Hana clearly understands, the nose is central to all respiratory ailments, from otitis, to rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis, and even bad breath. This is a wonderful collection of useful information,…

Tummy Drops are great.  I’ve shared them with family, and friends.  Everyone seems to love them.  From my friends daughter, who is pregnant, to my sister in law, who went on a cruise, etc.  They all say it doesn’t take long to work, and their tummy feels better, with Tummy Drops!  I’ve had Jacob, my 9 year old, try them as well.  For he has tummy issues every now and then.  He said they taste great, and they helped the tummy pain go away.  I used to give him a leading brand, to help his tummy, now I just look for our Tummy Drops. Tummy Drops are all natural, and will help any tummy ache to cease.  I really love them too, as yesterday was the first time I tried them, because it was the first tummy ache I’ve had in a while.  Tummy Drops worked in just a few minutes, and there completely plant based.  I’ll be honest, I was a little intimated at first, thinking it wasn’t going to work, but within 1, 2, 3, they worked wonders.  The Blackberry Ginger are my favorite.  I love blackberry, and it just tastes great, and helps my sensitive tummy! With…

Cubles are so much fun to make.  My daughter, Sarah, age 23, and son, Jacob, age 9, built them together.  Sarah recently graduated with her Early Education Degree, so it was fun for her to help her brother makes Cubles.  And, Jacob was off the gaming console for a while. Jacob had so much fun putting the tiger, elephant and panda, or Animal Set, together.  He had his big Sister help, but for the most part, he did it alone.  Watching her, of course, put her Unicorn, Pegasus, and Griffin, or Fantasy Pack, together.  The keys go in between the parts, to make them come together.  It was so much fun, watching, and taking photos.  And, my mom watched too! There’s a Grade School Lesson Plan, that comes along with your packet.  These are so cute, when made.  As you can see, from the picture above.  We would make 100 more, if we could.  I may be ordering them, again, just to have them on hand, and to get Jacob off the gaming console. Cubles are a wonderful, fun, and creative activity for all ages. Kinda like origami, kinda like a puzzle, Cubles start flat and fold up into a…