This Frugal Family

Jacob, age 7, loves The Kid’s Awesome Activity Book.  It’s got Puzzles, and Mazes, doodling pages, and more.  This book has provided us with hours of fun, and we still have more to do.  There’s over 400 stickers, and Jacob loves them so much, that he doesn’t want to use them.  100 wacky prompts, games and crafts, and Jacob loves it all.  There’s even a pull out poster in the back, that is now on Jacob’s wall. This book is aimed for your child ages 4 through 8, but you can use it for slightly older kids, too.  Your child will have as much fun with The Kid’s Awesome Activity Book, as mine is having.  What a wonderful Christmas gift this year.  It’s inexpensive, so if you have more than 1 child, buy more than 1 book.  This book really does have everything in it, and your child will love how many hours of fun they have.  And, mine, who is very much into electronics, loves this book so much, that he takes time away from the electronics to do a few pages a day.  We spend about an hour a day doing things out of this book.  I’ve even…

I love Robert Rose books, and this one is no different.  Best of Bridge Weekday Suppers is the perfect cookbook.  Whether you are an experienced cooker, or new to cooking, this cookbook will help you out of any jam.  Recipes include supper soups, super salads, supper sandwiches, and recipes for chicken, beef, veal, lamb, pork, fish, and vegetarian dishes, and quick and easy desserts.  You will love this cookbook, as much as, if not more than me. The vegetarian section is my 21 year old, daughter’s, favorite section.  She cooks out of it often, and says it’s delicious and filling.  She said “I love this cookbook mom, and it’s mine now.”  She uses the book at least 3 times a week. The delectable weekday recipes include Smoky Tomato Chickpea Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons, Shrimp and Bacon Spinach Salad, Pineapple Pulled Pork Buns, Stovetop Gnocchi and Beef Stew, Rosemary Lamb and Feta Meatballs on Lemon Garlic Potatoes, Curried Turkey Pot Pie, Thai Shrimp Cakes and Baked Mushroom and Herb Risotto. With over 4 million Best of Bridge books sold, the ladies have truly become an integral part of dinnertime for families all across North America. This will be a cherished…

Freaky Friday is an excellent movie, about a mom and daughter that switch places, to see inside each other’s lives.  It’s great hilarity, with warm thoughts.  This truly is an excellent movie.  It’s been remade since the original, but this is still one of my favorites. I’m going to be watching this Disney flick over and over.  I love it, that much.  I mean, I can remember being 16 and thinking my mom didn’t understand, and now I’m the mom, and know my daughter doesn’t understand.  So, when I watch Freaky Friday, it puts my life into perspective, lol.  A contemporary musical update of the classic comedic story, “Freaky Friday” is based on Disney Theatrical Productions’ stage adaptation of the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers. Sixteen-year-old Ellie Blake and her uber-organized mom Katherine, are constantly at odds about Ellie’s messy room, sloppy clothes and seemingly careless attitude. Ellie really misses her dad who passed away a few years ago; she bickers with her younger brother and argues with Katherine who’s getting ready to marry her fiancé, Mike – tomorrow.  As mother and daughter quarrel, they accidentally break the treasured hourglass given to Ellie by her father and then, suddenly, they…

A while back, I received the Kabob Set from Cave Tools, and we’ve used it several times, until finally our grill’s gas tank ran out.  The kabobs were a delight.  We used chicken, potatoes, carrots, and more, to make the kabobs delicious.  My husband said “these are delicious”.  Of course, my mother-in-law and myself, put the kabobs together, the men just had to cook them.  And, they were cooked to perfection, with the perfect skewers. The Kabob/skewer set is amazing.  We’ve never really had kabobs, but this was perfect.  No matter what meat we put on it, it came out juicy as ever, and the veggies were cooked well, too.  I love using these skewers.  We have to get another gas tank, for the grill, before we can use them again.  Now, I’m craving a kabob.  Just talking about it, it’s making my mouth water for the deliciousness. I promise to post pictures of our Kabobs, as soon as I get more gas for the grill.  You won’t believe how beautiful they come out. Here’s some great information about the skewers: *** INSTANT 10% SAVINGS ON PURCHASE OF 2 OR MORE *** PERFECT GRILL CLEARANCE so your food will never…

Bountiful Spread Comes With Plenty of Fixings to Feed Up to 10 Guests; Apple Cobbler and Honey Orange Tea Also Available For Limited Time   DALLAS (Oct. 3, 2018) – With the holidays just over the horizon, Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is once again prepping its beloved mouthwatering tradition, the Wood-Fired Rotisserie Turkey Holiday Package. This Texas-sized feast feeds eight to 10 guests with one 10-12 lb. wood-fired rotisserie turkey, Twice Baked Potaters™, choice of Wild West side, country-style stuffing, 12 fluffy dinner rolls and peach or apple cobbler, all for $99.99 (tax not included). Guests can also order the turkey à la carte for $44.99 (whole turkey) and $49.99 (sliced). “Preparing a holiday meal can be incredibly time-consuming, so we’re taking all that hard work off the table,” says Sean Kennedy, president and CEO of Cowboy Chicken. “Our wood-fired rotisserie turkey is prepared with our own special Cowboy seasoning over a wood-burning fire – just like our famous rotisserie chicken. Our guests are guaranteed to love it and the extra time they’ll have to enjoy a delicious meal with loved ones.” Guests are encouraged to order their Wood-Fired Rotisserie Turkey Holiday Packages early, as this popular Thanksgiving Day staple sells…

Roto-Rooter has helped us out of a few clogs.  Whenever there’s a clog, in any drain, we turn to Roto-Rooter products.  My favorite Roto-Rooter product is the Gel Clog Remover.  It really gets the hair out of our bathtub.  That’s where I wash my hair, and it’s seeming to always be clogged.  But, with Roto-Rooter products, we can get the clog out quickly. The Gel Clog Remover STARTS WORKING IMMEDIATELY TO CLEAR BLOCKED DRAINS FAST! Independent lab tests have proven that Roto-Rooter Gel Clog Remover clears tough clogs faster than other national brands. This is due to our Professional gel formula with 25% more active ingredients than the competition, and the precise viscosity to power through standing water to remove all types of stubborn clogs, hair, soap scum and grease. The Gel Clog Remover is good for bathtubs, shower stalls, and sinks.  Where most clogs happen.  You will love this product.  You can purchase Gel Clog Remover, by Roto-Rooter, at Walmart, Kmart, Giant Eagle, and many other retailers. There is also a Hair Clog Remover, which starts working immediately to break down the hair, in the drain, and get rid of it.  You can also find it at Walmart. Roto-Rooter…

Human trafficking enslaves nearly 46 million people and is the most profitable illicit industry in the world, bringing in $150 billion every year. We can’t all rescue women and children who are victims of sex trafficking – but we can do a small part to help them in their journey to freedom. Nomi Network is a non-profit that not only assists in getting victims out from human trafficking but then works with them to gain skills needed to succeed. They even work with big brands like Fossil and Sephora to mentor women and teach them real-world skills so they can support their families. One of the ways these women create opportunities for themselves is through the design and construction of unique jewelry, apparel, handbags, totes, and coin purses. They make everything themselves and all profits go right back into the programs needed to support these women. So for this holiday season, why not use your purchasing power for the good? These women are very talented and have created truly gorgeous items, with prices ranging from an $8 coin purse to a $90 silver pendant necklace, designed by a former refugee and written in the Cambodian word for “love.” And their…

All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara’s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world. Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new holiday feature film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston, and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale. TheNutcracker Book Marks TheNutcracker Clara TheNutcracker Coloring Sheet 1 TheNutcracker Coloring Sheet 2 TheNutcracker Coloring Sheet TheNutcracker Drossellmeyer TheNutcracker Hawthorne TheNutcracker Maze TheNutcracker Mother Ginger TheNutcracker Phillip TheNutcracker Shiver TheNutcracker Spot The Difference TheNutcracker String Maze TheNutcracker Sugar Plum Fairy TheNutcracker The Dancers Like THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneysNutcracker…

I love EatSmart Packing Cubes!  They make packing so easy, and convenient.  We just used them last weekend, for a staycation, at a local Hotel.  We really love the 3 piece Packing Cubes are so ideal.  They fit right into our suitcase, and everything is so coordinated, and easy to find. There are an assortment of colors you can choose from, as well.  This will be your most used item, when traveling! Simplify the packing process and arrive organized with this set of 3 durable packing cubes, an essential travel accessory for streamlining packing, keeping track of items, and maximizing luggage space. 3-Piece Dimensions: Small Size 11.5″ x 6.75″ x 3.75″ | Medium Size 13.75″ x 9.75″ x 3.75″ | Large Size 17.5″ x 12.75″ x 4″ Constructed of high-quality, durable nylon fabric with 2-way easy-pull zippers Open mesh design provides breathability and visibility, making it easy to locate items Clothes stay neat and tidy in their own small drawers and do not shift in transit Efficiently utilize all interior luggage space EatSmart is a great brand!  They have so many great products.  Take a look at their site. Connect With EatSmart:     Shop     |     Facebook     |     Twitter Disclaimer: This product…

We finally had a chance to do the Crated With Love Box.  It was so great to spend time together, with some fun activities!  I really enjoyed it, and there was so much to do.  The Date Night box, was just the perfect thing to get us motivated.  The price is great too. Crated with Love has been out since 2014, and this was our second box.  We had a box a few years ago, and this one was just as much fun as the last one.  The Carnival Themed, Crated with Love, was more than I expected.  It really was a lot of fun.  Sometimes, when you don’t have the kids, you don’t want to go out, but you still want to do something.  Well, our son stayed right next door, at Gram and Pap’s house.  So, we would’ve left, and he would’ve been calling.  This way, we were able to stay home, and have just as much fun.  We followed our box, by watching a movie. I loved the games, in this box.  It was so much fun.  And, it was like the fun never ended.  We saved the box, for our next date night.  It’s a super…