This Frugal Family

Buttercream Basics is a remarkable baking book.  My 19 year old hasn’t put the book down for a second.  She loves reading about the different Buttercream Icings.  Sarah recently found out that there are more than four different types of buttercream.  And, she can make vegan buttercream, which she’s extremely excited about. The decorating techniques are easy to follow, and it’s that easy to make, as well. Full color throughout and filled with absolutely gorgeous photographs, this book offers you 35 projects to choose from. So have fun, because everyone deserves to have their cake and eat it too! Carey Madden has developed an entirely fresh, innovative and technically adept approach to cake decorating.  Her cakes and cupcakes have been featured in Vogue and Mademoiselle and enjoyed by countless celebrities and gourmets. Chapters include: Tools you can’t live without cake and icing recipes Getting Started The Icing on the Cake Borders and Inscriptions Embellishment buttercream blossoms cupcake creations There’s bits and nibbles throughout this Buttercream Basics book, telling you little hints, or guidance. Sarah has already made a cake out of the book, and it was delicious.  We loved it. The recipes are easy to read, and the pictures go…

There are a number of products that you can fill your child’s Easter Basket with, but do you know how to make it healthy, and simple?  I’m about to tell you some great choices. Start with Welch’s Fruit Snacks.  I love these.  They are my favorite, I get them at work all the time.  The Welch’s Fruit Snacks will fit in your plastic eggs, and it’s an alternative to the unhealthy choices.  My son, and daughter, love Welch’s too, so this is a win, win for me.  This Holiday season, the Fruit snacks are shaped like bunnies and eggs.  So cute! Welch’s Fruit Snacks are inexpensive, and again, a great alternative to the unhealthy snacks. Another Healthy Choice is the Munk Pack.  The oatmeal is in squeeze containers, and is delicious.  I was skeptical, at first, but once I tried it, I was hooked.  I’ll be ordering lots of this oatmeal, in the future.  It’s quick and easy.  No GMO, vegan, etc.  This oatmeal makes my mornings when I’m on the go.  I couldn’t ask for more nutrition, and a faster breakfast.  This Peach Chia Vanilla is my favorite. The Little Kernel is a great popcorn brand, that offers Pink…

  Narrated by John Krasinski (“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” NBC’s “The Office,” “Amazon’s “Jack Ryan”), Disneynature’s new True Life Adventure film “Born In China” takes an epic journey into the wilds of China where few people have ever ventured. Following the stories of three animal families, the film transports audiences to some of the most extreme environments on Earth to witness some of the most intimate moments ever captured in a nature film. A doting panda bear mother guides her growing baby as she begins to explore and seek independence. A two-year-old golden monkey who feels displaced by his new baby sister joins up with a group of free-spirited outcasts. And a mother snow leopard—an elusive animal rarely caught on camera—faces the very real drama of raising her two cubs in one of the harshest and most unforgiving environments on the planet. Featuring stunning, never-before-seen imagery, the film navigates China’s vast terrain—from the frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo forest—on the wings of red-crowned cranes, seamlessly tying the extraordinary tales together. Opening in U.S. theaters on Earth Day 2017, “Born in China” is directed by accomplished Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan, and produced by Disney’s Roy…

Great Entertainment at this year’s Tekko.  You really need to join us, to get the real feel. Here’s what we’ve experienced so far: Everyone is so friendly, and kind. We are really enjoying ourselves, as will you. We even tried this, do you know what it is? If you said “Chocolate Covered Bacon” you would be correct. And it was delicious. Come on down to try it yourself. We will be at the David Lawerence Convention Center for the rest of the weekend, with more updates for the fans.  But, if you can, please come down and join us.  You will have a lot of fun, and get to know some really cool people too. Connect with Tekko:    See what there is to see Disclaimer: I received tickets for this event, to publicize the information to you, the fans.  Thank you for being fans, and please, come join in the fun.

I’ve loved Cave Tools for a while, but their Salad Spinner has to be their best product.  I love how easily it is to use, and how it spins my lettuce dry in seconds.  The faster you spin, the faster it dries.  I love how Cave Tools makes products with the consumer in mind. The Salad Spinner also spun dry my spinach, that I added to my salad.  This is so great.  I never thought I’d find a product like this, yet I have found it, right through Cave Tools.  Not only is the Salad Spinner a fabulous product, but it’s also priced great as well.  And, with this code, you will get 15% off of yours, today:  SALAD15 . The Salad Spinner also is Dishwasher Safe, but I’m the dishwasher in our home.  However, you can feel safe putting it in the dishwasher. What’s so nice about the Salad Spinner, other than getting my produce dry, is you can serve your super sized Salad, in the bowl provided.  That’s right, the spinner doubles as a bowl.  It’s the perfect size for a family of four. In the picture, above, can you see the vent in the lid?  Makes it…

I love the Joy Necklace that I just gave to my 19 year old, daughter.  It is absolutely gorgeous, with an 18 inch, 2 inch extender chain, it’s the most beautiful necklace I’ve seen.  Sarah is so thrilled to have this necklace in time for Easter.  She says it will show her “joy” of spending time with her much loved family. There are 4 different necklaces you can choose from in the New Spoken Treasures Necklace Collection.  Each necklace is priced at $65 USD.  The order number for this necklace is 1220-0040.  And, they are beautifully crafted. “Joy” fits Sarah perfectly.  We couldn’t ask for a better fit.  And, the climbing vines on the backside, can be reversed and used as the front of the necklace. The Spoken by Chamilia Treasures Collection is gorgeous.  There are 4 necklaces in all, and any of them would make the perfect gift for someone special in your life this Mother’s Day.  Each necklace having a different shape to it, and an encouraging word to go with it, either “Treasured”, “Blessed”, “Loved”, or “Joy”. They really knew what they were doing making this set.  I couldn’t be happier, neither could Sarah.   There is also much more…

WaterPura is the perfect wipe for your Baby, Toddler, or Child.  It’s 99.9% Water, and .1% Citrus Extract.  They are perfect for sensitive skin, and I’ve even tried them to make sure they don’t leave a rash.  They work perfectly every time. My 5 year old, Jacob, uses them to wipe after going Potty.  We throw them in the garbage, not in the toilet, to dispose of them.  But, we do that with Flushable Wipes, as well. I’ve told all my mommy friends about WaterPura, because they are safe, gentle, and clean. This is our new go-to wipe.  Even my husband loves them.  He loves the smell of them, in the bathroom.  He thinks I’m using air fresheners, but I don’t. You can check out their website, listed below, to see how to order.  They are inexpensive, and great. What I love most about WaterPura: Made in the USA No Fragrance or Oils Chemical Free Soft & Strong About the Company: WaterPura LLC makes chemical-free water wipes for baby, and was founded in April of 2016 by Emily Frazer, CPSM. Emily is the Director of Supply Chain Management at Crescent Manufacturing in North Collins, New York, a family-owned business which makes…

  Konifer has the best watches, and they are wooden. I received one for my Mother, who wears a watch everyday, and has had it on since I got it.  That’s been 2 weeks, and it’s still in perfect condition, even as clumsy as she is. It’s a near, dear watch to her, because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness, and she is a 2 time Breast Cancer Survivor.  She loves that the ribbon is represented on this beautiful watch, as well. She loves this watch, and only takes it off when she showers. There are a ton of watches to choose from, I just chose this one, for her.  Her story is powerful, and I am just glad she survived her ordeal, even though she is still dealing with it. I love the watches, as well, and will be getting one, since it’s been such a great hit with my mom. There are also Sunglasses and Accessories.  Konifer has it all, and it’s all affordable.  I love these sunglasses, pictured above. My favorite item has to be the watch I gave my Mother.  She loves it, so, and as I said, there’s meaning behind it. If you want a piece of…

I gifted these to my best friend’s little girl, who is 3.  She loved them.  And, her mommy especially loves that they are from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Oddphabet, is so cool, Kendall kept looking at it.  Each letter is represented by an unlikely animal/fish, and it’s awesome.  This will help Kendall learn the Alphabet, and learn unique animals.  Like B is for Blobfish, & N is for Norwhal.  This will be a great book to help her with the letters.  And, her mom and I love it too. Oddphabet is also a board book, so you don’t have to worry about the pages being ripped out.  It’s nearly impossible.  We’ve tried.  I love board books for this age child. With the price of $6.99 US, you can’t beat it.  You get all the letters, and it’s from Ripley’s!  You couldn’t ask for more. Wacky 1-2-3 is also a cool book.  There’s rhymes for each number, as there is in Oddphabet.  But, with the numbers, you can count the objects.  This is giving Kendall lots of help so when she starts preschool, she will already know so much. Wacky 1-2-3 is another Ripley’s Believe It or Not! book.  This is…

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