This Frugal Family

The Stationery Studio The Stationery Studio is my go to for Back to School products.  My daughter, age 19, Sophmore in College, loves her new merchandise from The Stationery Studio.  She has a new Laptop Case, as well as, a new iPhone Case.  She’s already using the iPhone Case.  The Laptop Case she is saving for College.  She truly does adore her new products. The Stationery Studio has more than just these products though, they have just about everything Back To School, then some.  The Note Cards are perfect, for Back To School.  Send a note to the Teacher, with these beautiful cards. They even have Party Supplies, that you can get personalized.  I thought about doing this for my parents’ 50th Anniversary, next year.  I think that they, too, will love The Stationery Studio.  So, I do believe I will be ordering again. The Stationery Studio is perfect for any occasion, and on the site, there’s a place where you can pick the occasion to shop by.  This is such an easy feature, and so useful. As Christmas is getting closer, consider getting a return address stamper.  It’ll be so much easier to do your return address, if you have…

Baby Magic is so great.  Smells so decadent. I love using Baby Magic on 5 year old, Jacob.  It’s not just for babies.  It’s for big boys, and girls, too.  Jacob loves the scent.  He says he smells so fresh after bathing in Baby Magic.  He loves it. My favorite product is the No Rinse Wash.  If we are in a hurry to go somewhere, and Jacob has been busy playing, we can just take a squirt of No Rinse Wash, and wipe him down.  He smells like he just came out of the tub.  It’s so wonderful for this item to have come to the light.  I hadn’t heard of it, until now. “Baby Magic No-Rinse Wash is your on the go solution to keeping your baby clean, fresh and smelling great. Our baby wash is specially formulated for baby’s sensitive skin and the self-foaming application allows you to clean your baby without using water. Now you can keep your baby clean even when you are away from home.” The Original Hair and Body Wash is great, when giving him a full bath.  He loves the feel, and that it doesn’t burn his eyes, when rinsing his hair.  He…

TeenyTinyStar has a wonderful DVD and/or CD, personalized for your child.  Teeny Tiny Star really got my child’s attention focused to these kids’ songs.  Jacob, age 5, now runs around singing/dancing to these songs.  It’s so much fun to see his imagination, with these songs.  Jacob loves Old MacDonald Had A Farm.  He gets a kick out of it. The songs include: ABC Song Itsy Bitsy Spider BINGO Five Little Monkeys One, Two Buckle My Shoe Wheels on the Bus Old MacDonald Had a Farm Baa Baa Black Sheep Hickory Dickory Dock I’m a Little Teapot Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Ten in the Bed And, Bonus Tracks (on the CD). The DVD is $39.99, or you can get the DVD and CD for $44.99.  These are both great bargains.  Jacob truly loves watching himself on television. Your little one will fall in love with this DVD/CD, as much as my son has. He can’t go a day without watching the DVD, with personalized scenes. About The Company: “With our goal of making your teeny tiny child a STAR of their own videos, TeenyTinyStar was born. Located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, TeenyTinyStar was created to provide personalized videos…

1byone is an excellent brand.  I’ve never been let down by anything I’ve received from them, and the Record Case is no exception.  It’s great. My daughter, 19 year old, Sarah, loves it.  She says it holds her records, that she just started saving, perfectly.  She just got into this record stage.  Not only does she have the Vinyl Record Case, but she has the Record Player as well.  She loves 1byone, and we will continue to shop with them. The Vinyl Record Case is perfect, whether you just started collecting records, or have been collecting for a while.  Each case holds up to 30 records.  And, you can store just about anywhere.  It’s got small leges, keeping it up off the floor.Here’s just a few of the great features: Durable hardware metal casing Resin handle with Chrome snap closures Keeps albums neatly stacked and helps extend their life span Fully protected from bumps, knocks and dampness The price is one you won’t beat, for such quality in a product. Remember, I also mentioned we have the Record Player, as well.  For someone, who is just starting out, or who is experienced with records, this is the perfect player. It…

Have you taken time out to color today?  Today is National Coloring Day, and I have 3 companies that would be perfect to order from, for your coloring needs.  One is even personalized items. Educents has some fabulous work sheets, that have coloring pages as well.  A lot of their stuff is really cheap, and some is even free.  Educents is a site I’ve been using for at least 6 months, and I love it.  There is a homeschooling program on Educents, as well.  It’s a great program, if you homeschool.  They have wonderful coloring pages, though, for National Coloring Day.  Take a look at their site. Debbie Lynn is another great site.  You can get coloring posters from Debbie Lynn.  The posters are great.  I loved giving one to my 19 year old daughter, who said it was something she would enjoy coloring today.  Debbie Lynn has multiple brands you can order.  The poster we received was just one of the beautiful things from the Debbie Lynn Site. I See Me is an amazing site, that has personalized items for you to get your family or friends.  They have awesome coloring books, that have the kids’ names right on…

My 5 year old, Jacob, loves his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle smart watch.  He wears it every time we get in the car.  He loves the way there is a camera on it, and he is constantly taking pictures.  He loves taking pictures of new adventures.  Just last week we were at the Extended Stay America Hotel, and he was taking pictures there. This Smart watch is everything your child could need.  It’s got videos as well.  And, even has an alarm on it. Product Description The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Smart Watch with Camera features: Smartwatch Camera Easy to use- Easy to take photos and videos with one touch Explore your creativity with fun photo effects, frames and fillers Takes Over 100 photos and takes photos and videos on the go. Watch- Includes a timer and alarm; Rechargeable Battery- Built-in rechargeable Battery; Voice recorder- record your voice and choose 5 Voice changing effects. Ages 5 and up Heroes in a half shell, TURTLE POWER! Your favorite heroes are here at your favorite store. Find all your turtle needs in our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shop! Jacob really hasn’t put the TMNT watch down yet, even took it to the…

This Bluetooth belt driven Turntable with Built-in Stereo Speaker, Vintage Style Record Player, Vinyl-To-MP3 Recording is amazing, and we love it.  The Turntable is in our family room, and with records making a comeback, this is the perfect item to add to our family room.  My mom recently gave us a bunch of old records (I’m talking from the 50s and 60s), and we listen to them now.  I can’t believe the price of records now, but this was the perfect thing for us. I love the Turntable, and so does my 19 year old daughter, we fight over who gets to listen to what, all the time. Features include:  Traditional Style – solid wood appearance, dust cover, and selectable 33/45/78RPM speeds settings. Vinyl-to-MP3 Recording – transform audio from vinyl records into MP3 format files for later playback on mobile devices. Built-in Full Range Stereo Speakers – Active 2-way stereo system provides optimized sound and clarity across all genres of music. Bluetooth and Plug & Play – Play music from all your favorite compatible devices(tablets, mp3 players) through the turntable’s speakers. Classical Turntable Design with Modern Technology – A balanced blend of modernity and mid-century charm, with key modern features. Turntables hold…

Extended Stay America is an amazing place to stay, when you are in need of a hotel, on the go.  We recently stayed at an Extended Stay America for my son’s 5th birthday.  He loved it.  We took lots of pictures, and went lots of places. There is a full size refrigerator in every room, and there’s a stove top, with pots/pans, silverware, cups, etc.  Everything you need to make a few day stay memorable. The bedroom is superior.  We loved the size of the beds, and that there were extra pillows on each bed. While there was a wonderful size kitchen, there were also a lot of restaurants and shopping places near by.  I went for my first trip to a Home Goods Store, and left spending over $100.  It was all good though.  I loved it.  Primanti Bros. was right outside our window, we were in walking distance, and ate there before heading home our last day. The Grab N Go Breakfast was the bomb, at Extended Stay America.  The coffee was delicious, and the breakfast was too. There are Extended Stay America Hotels all over the country, including Virginia Beach, which is our next destination to visit.  We…

Extended Stay America is a fabulous hotel, with complimentary Grab N Go Breakfast, Wi Fi, Kitchen in Room, On site Laundry Center, Fitness Centers (at select locations), etc.  They are so great.  We have been staying here for 2 days now, and I can’t tell you how wonderful of a time we are having.  The Monroeville Pennsylvania location is in the heart of Monroeville.  Right off of William Penn Highway, and right where there are a ton of things to do.  There is a mall not even a mile from us.  Chuck E Cheese is .8 miles away, and Jacob, our son is so excited about that. For Summer Vacation, there are a 629 hotels in various states.  Make sure you look up Extended Stay America, where you are going for vacation.  The rates are great, and the staff are so pleasant.  You will love Extended Stay America as much as I do, I’m sure of it. There are pots, pans, dishes, bowls, silverware, all in the kitchen area, along with filtered water.  This is so great, I have been drinking a lot of water lately, and they have made it easily accessible for me.  Even Jacob has been drinking…

We put up the Video Doorbell a couple of weeks ago.  And, we love it.  Not only do we know when someone is at the door, but can see their picture. This is so great.  Sarah, my 18 year old daughter, loves knowing if the door is for her.  And, we love finding out if it’s a solicitor before answering it. I love the video doorbell so much, it’s easy to see if the door is for who.  That person now goes to answer the door, and can stop any confusion. 1byone is a great company, with a lot of great products.  Check out their official site, listed below, to get more information. Features include:  Easier Installation – The upgraded version with easier installation due to only 2 wires that need to be connected to work. It only takes minutes, no professional help required. Dual-way Intercom and Indoor Monitoring – It allows you to see, hear, and speak to the visitor at your door, you can answer the door in complete safety and comfort. Also, you can see what’s going on outside by press monitoring button. IR Night Vision Camera – Advanced infrared-assisted lighting features, enables you to identify the…