This Frugal Family

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…

The Perfect Shaker is fantastic.  Works over and over again, every time.  And, is super fashionable. My 19 year old, and her boyfriend, love the Shakers.  They use them before college, to make an energy shake, to get them motivated for the day. The shakers come in a super large variety.  I’m sure your favorite will be listed.  My wife loves Wonder Woman, and it’s listed.  I’m a huge Superman fan, and it’s listed.  And, my daughter loves Batman, which is also listed. You don’t even have to buy one with a Super Hero, you can buy it plain for just $9.99.  These take care of any purpose, but I’m happy with my Super Hero Shaker. I love that the shaker is attached to the straw, unlike leading brands, that have a ball, in the bottom of the shaker.  The ball can get lost, or in our case, broken.  Because when you put it in the strainer to dry, it gets mangled.  These are the perfect shakers. You can even have the Perfect Shaker Custom Made.  That’s so exciting. Product Description • Stay-open flip cap • Extra wide mouth  • Screw on lid, without rubber seal and leak free!  •…

My son loves his new Thor Hammer from 3D Light FX. He says it makes his newly remodeled bedroom shine.  He also says He’s so glad he got this light. There are so many to choose from, including Avengers, Minions, Transformers, My Little Pony, Paw Patrol, etc.  Take a look at 3D Light FX to see which one your child would like to have their room lit with.  These will make great Christmas presents. If your child is scared of the dark, like mine is, this would be perfect.  Have their favorite character light their room, at night. Check out the front of the car.  It’s awesome.  The headlights become the night lights, and there is nothing scary about this.  Your child won’t awaken in the night, and be scared.  None of the lights have the scare affect, like some other brands. The Thor Light, and other Avengers lights, are so cool.  The Thor Hammer is bright enough to cause a light effect, but not so bright that it’ll keep your child up all night.  I love it in Jacob’s new room. The lights are all safe, cordless, and Battery Operated. You can watch videos about your favorite light, to…

What would be a better gift, than to bring back Lava Lamps? My daughter, age 19, and my son, age 5, are going to love the Lava Lamps I picked out for them.  They are so cool, and my husband is already in love.  He said he wants one for his “Man Cave”.  So, I’ll be purchasing another one. The best part, I get free shipping, if I spend $50 or more.  That’s easy to do, when you have a love for Lava Lamps.  You can get free shipping too.  To learn how, just go to this page. I also just found out you can Custom design your Lava Lamp, that’s so amazing.  You pick the base, and you pick the globe.  I will do this for my husband. The Chalkboard Lava Lamp is what I picked for my daughter.  She will love this, because she’s always loved the chalkboard stickers on her wall.  There is also a green one, if you are buying for a boy. And, for my son, I picked the Aquarium Lamp.  He will love this, because it has realistic looking fish inside of it.  He will get a kick out of it.  We are remodeling…

  George Dickel Whisky is so sweet, and good.  I am not an avid drinker, but this Whisky is delicious.  I only drank two shots, because I don’t normally drink, but it was so sweet, and delicious.  I would suggest buying as a gift for someone you love this year.  Even my wife tried it, and said “Yum.” I shared with my father, as well, who is a Whisky drinker, and he said, “it tastes like no other”.  Which was a good comment, in his opinion.  He usually drinks a leading brand, but is switching to George Dickel, now. “Our 90-proof Tennessee Whisky. We blend older whiskies to achieve deep, assertive flavors with an incredibly smooth finish. Bold and brazen, this is our Superior No. 12. Concentrated flavors of rich oak and subtle vanilla lead to a long finish with hints of maple, butter and smoke. A whisky with enormous depth, range and personality – considered by many to be the gold standard of Tennessee Whisky.” There’s more than just George Dickel Whisky No. 12.  There’s a few good ones, including:  Whisky No.1, Whisky No.8, Whisky Rye, and Barrel Select.  They all have a unique taste, that you will be…

Heat Holders has been one of my favorite companies for a while.  I love their products, and there are so many to choose from. They have new Character Slipper Socks that are perfect for anyone.  There’s children, and adult, that are super heroes and princesses.  My 5 year old loves them, and so do I. The Heat Holder Blankets are really the bomb.  They keep you so warm, even though they don’t look that thick.  I love them, and so does my wife.  We own two.  One is hers, one is mine.  There are many colors to choose from. Features: 100% Polyester 1 Pack Size 70¾” x 78¾” Luxury soft fur feel Tog rated at 1.4 Machine washable at 40° Imported The Men’s Snugover is so cool, as well.  It will keep your man nice and warm.  It doesn’t only look warm, it is.  Soft to the touch, warm on your body, what more could you ask for? These are good for Women, as well as, men.  You will love it. Features include: 100% Polyester 1 Pack Heatweaver Fleece Double Drawstrings Funnel Neck Double Pockets Imported My favorite product is the Heat Holder Socks.  I use these when I go Hunting. …

Have fun with games, and a Turtles Nest, this Holiday Season, by ordering from Sea Turtle Sports. Check out the Yazoo Disc Toss Game, for 1.  It is so cool.  We love it, in our household.  It’s so fun to play.  My 19 year old, and her boyfriend love it. Features: Two (2) telescoping aluminum poles for use on sand or grass Rubber boot s to protect pole tips 175 gram competition quality disc (frisbee) Custom carry bag with adjustable strap for easy transport to tailgating parties Two (2) durable, soft, polyurethane can-shaped targets Whether you are out and about, or at home, in the back yard, the Yazoo Disc Toss Game is so much fun. Sea Turtle Sports has this amazing Turtle Nest, that you just have to try. The Turtle Nest is just like a Hammock, but better.  It’ll keep you snug like a bug.  It comes in the bag shown, so that it’s easy clean up, when you don’t want it out. The price is fantastic.  I will be getting another one, for at my parent’s house. Features: EXTREMELY DURABLE, BREATHABLE, & QUICK DRYING – made with heavy duty triple stitched seams and can safely support up…

The Svaha DNA Dress is gorgeous on my daughter. Sarah is 19, and loves this dress.  It’s so gorgeous on her.  Also, it has pockets, isn’t that cool?  I love the pockets, and may have to get one in my size, as well. Be prepared to get complimented on your cool genes in this awesome women’s dress! Sarah has gotten so many compliments, on the DNA dress, at College.  She is so pleased with all of her friends telling her how good she looks in the dress.  And, everyone wants to know where to get one, well it’s easy.  Just go to Svaha, and order. Product Specifications   Sleeveless fit & flare dress Made from 100% organic cotton Manufactured using eco-friendly organic dyes. Screen-printed with DNA double helix stripes all-over-print design Tagless Manufactured from soft, high-quality, stretchy fabric Dress can be pulled over the neck and have no fasteners or zippers. Skirt of dress features pockets – thoughtfully engineered for convenience! Preshrunk Machine-washable, because we think your time is too valuable to spend at a dry cleaner! Care Instructions: Machine wash cold inside out. Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry. Imported This specific dress is available in Women’s size…

I want to first say, “This book is awesome”.  My 19 year old, daughter’s, boyfriend (Josh) sat down and looked through the entire book.  Even finding a site they had seen over the Summer.  The book is super cool, and a perfect gift for anyone who loves the Weird. Josh was so excited when he saw “Junkyard Art” on pages 196-197.  He said he remembers passing that particular place on a trip they took, to Erie Pennsylvania, over the Summer.  Sarah, my daughter, was in aww, to see it in Ripley’s book.  “It’s fun when you see something in the book, that you saw in person,” Sarah said.  And, Josh was truly amazed.  He said “I knew I was interested in Ripley’s book, but now I’m really interested.”  Then they sat and read about “Junkyard Art”. There’s so much to see in the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Book this year.  And, Josh found that out.  Looking at the Index, it’s just not enough.  You really have to sit down and take the time to look through the entire book.  You will find so many things that are interesting. Josh took the book home, so I haven’t gotten a good…

Sashka Co has handmade bracelets, with glass beads, that are perfect for any occasion.  You can get it with you favorite football team’s colors, or your favorite colors.  Whatever suits your taste. My daughter loves her Sashka bracelet, and has already asked for more for Christmas.  Of course, she’s going to get them.  Sarah loves the baby blue bracelet.  She wears it to show her favorite color. My mom also loves Saska.  She wears her bracelet everyday.  My mom got Pink and White, to show her support for Breast Cancer Awareness, she is a two time survivor. My wife wears a Black & Gold Bracelet, to show her love for football, and the Steelers.  She never takes it off, not even to shower.  She really loves those guys, but the point is, you can shower with it on and it won’t come loose, fray, etc. Any color combination you want put together, is possible with Sashka.  You can see some of their work, above.  They carry all colors, and again, the beads are glass, but not easily broken. Take a look at the bracelets on their site, and something will catch your attention, I’m sure.  My wife makes giddy noises…