This Frugal Family

Strawberry Month May was Strawberry Month.  And, we celebrated Strawberry Month with Sparkling Ice, and Welch’s Strawberry Fruit Snacks. I LOVE Strawberries.  I don’t know about you, but this is the perfect time of the year to have them.  I even have my 6 year old, son, hooked on them.  He loves Welch’s Fruit Snacks, and Sparkling Ice; but being that there is Strawberry flavors, he loves them even more.  My daughter, age 20, has been downing the Sparkling Ice.  She loves the Strawberry Lemonade.  I, myself, love Sparkling Ice, as well; but I have not been able to get my hands on any.  The kids are drinking it too fast.  It’s that good. Welch’s has great flavored Fruit Snacks, and more than just Strawberry, incase Strawberry isn’t your thing.  Check out the link, to see all the flavors available. Welch’s® Fruit Snacks come in 10 mouthwatering varieties and a range of package options to fit your needs. You can count on the great taste and quality that can only be Welch’s®. Sparkling Ice has been around for a while, but this is the first time that I’ve seen the Strawberry Lemonade.  My son says it’s yummy.  There are so…

Go On a Family Picnic Today Picnic day was April 23, did you go on your picnic?  If not, take one soon.  You will love the fresh air, and the good foods I’m talking about in this post.  It’s inexpensive, and the person you plan it for, will love it. Explore Cuisine is the perfect addition to any picnic.  The Bean Pasta is delicious, and it is quite filling, as well.  I love everything about it, and have even bought some, since my picnic (April 23).  The pasta is quite tasty, with a great texture.  Making you get filled on just a little.  It’s perfectly put in a container, and travels quite well. Sparkling Ice is the perfect beverage, for your picnic.  My 5 year old loves it so much, we just bought another case last night.  His favorite is the Raspberry.  I love all the flavors, I’m not as picky as my five year old.  He is so infatuated with the Raspberry, that he won’t touch any other flavor.  My husband even takes a case to work, to have for his guys.  One bottle will go a long way.  It’s the perfect size, and inexpensive (I found at Walmart for…

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…

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…

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…

We love Luvdbaby! Luvdbaby hooded towels are so soft, and affordable.  I’ve never felt a towel this soft, and cozy.  My little one doesn’t want to get dressed, when covered by the Luvdbaby towel. Features include: – Super soft and cuddly – Undyed organic muslin cotton – Incredibly soft – Very absorbent – free drawstring carry/ storage bag – free belt – Did we mention how soft ?? The neutral undyed colour also mean you can buy in advance of the special day as it’s great for boys and girls. Make it part of your maternity hospital kit or buy it for someone special as a baby shower gift. The little ears on the hood are a cute addition that will make you smile. The towel also comes in a cotton bag that means it can be stored and put away for next time. Treat yourself and your precious bundle to the softest cutest kids bath towel on Amazon. Free of Dyes is wonderful to know, especially since my little one is allergic to dyes.  This hooded baby towel is the perfect shower gift, for any mommy expecting.  She will adore you for it. PROTECTS THEIR LITTLE SKIN: 100% Organic Un-Dyed Cotton…

I love Luvs.  It’s the best diaper.  I’ve never experienced leaks, with Luvs, even through trying nights.  Luvs is my go to brand, all the time. Luvs is the brand I also buy for new moms.  When I’m buying a baby gift, I always pick up a pack of Luvs, and hand them over.  And, I do explain that “Luvs is the best brand out there”.  The moms always come back to me and say “thank you, the diapers were great.” The Night Lock is another added bonus with Luvs.  The Night Lock is something that is added, to make sure your baby doesn’t leak.  Softer and more absorbent than ever before, with large stretch tabs for easy fastening, ultra-leakage protection and a money-back guarantee, Luvs Ultra Leakguards with NightLock Plus™ provide the high-quality features babies and parents need for less cost than the premium brands. You can buy a nice, big box of Luvs, or you can try them out, with their smaller packages.  Either way, you will want to use this coupon, for $1.00 off, of the pack you choose.  Only thing it won’t work on is travel, trial size. “What?  Luvs and a coupon, this must be my lucky day,”…

I love ToiletTree Products, and this time is no different.  My son, age 5, even loves it.  He says his teeth feel so clean after brushing with the ToiletTree Poseidon Children’s Sonic LED Toothbrush.  He says his teeth have never felt cleaner.  It’s battery operated, so it really cleans those teeth, even if he isn’t moving it all around. It’s so cool the way it glows, not that we brush our teeth in the dark, but it’s still neat. You can also get the toothbrush in either pink or blue, so it’s great for boys and girls.  I chose blue, because of course, I have a son. The Poseidon Children’s Sonic toothbrush features a brush head that lights up with a rainbow of bright LED colors during the 2-minute brushing cycle that will make brushing fun! High quality DuPont bristles and 16,000 pulses per minute will help keep your child’s teeth clean and healthy. Battery included! Your child will love the Poseidon Toothbrush as much as mine does.  It’s so great to have a toothbrush, that stays lit, so Jacob knows how long to brush.  And, now he doesn’t give me a hard time about brushing, either.  There are different colored lights…

Kohl’s is a great place to shop for gifts for kids.  I was able to score my son a Dr. Seuss book, and a stuffed animal Moose inexpensively.  He loves the moose, he takes it everywhere.  So soft, and cuddly.  The book, he’s only 5, and learning how to read, but he’s doing a good job of practicing on Thidwick The Big Hearted Moose.  This Dr. Seuss book is great, and I can’t wait to share it with his sister.  She will be able to read it to him, as she is a college student. This book, along with the others, listed above, are a part of the Kohl’s Cares initiative.  Kohl’s is offering children’s books from renowned author/illustrator Dr. Seuss and toys priced at just $5 each, with 100 percent of net profit benefiting children’s initiatives nationwide.  So, you should really go out and get a book, stuffed animal, or both.  Your child(ren) will love you for it, even more than they already do. Take a look at this link, to see what you can score for $5, from Kohl’s Cares. Thidwick The Big Hearted Moose has become my favorite Dr. Seuss book, since receiving it.  We read it every…

Glossique is a wonderful brand for Nail Wraps, this Holiday Season. My 19 year old, daughter, already confiscated my nails.  She loves them, and says they are so easy to put on.  She loves the styles that Glossique has to offer, and how fancy they make her nails look.  Sarah truly adores these wraps. Glossique has regular nail wraps, and special Petite for little ones in your life.  Glossique has so many styles to choose from, and they are all so amazing.  The Reindeer nails are my favorite.  Aren’t they so cute? My mother in law’s favorite Nail Wraps, are the ones shown directly above.  Her husband, and son, are avid hunters, and she figured they would like the style, as much as she does.  I do think they are really fancy, and so cute.  It will remind my husband of the deer he didn’t get. There are so many nail wraps to choose from, and they even have really fancy ones, for New Year’s Day (Eve).  You will love the wraps from Glossique, I know my family does. No drying, no chipping, no smudging. Glossique Nail Deco provides a safe and creative way to express yourself through fingernail design….