This Frugal Family

My daughter loves the Notebook Doodles Peace Love and Notebook Doodles Fabulous Fashion Guided Journals.  She really likes the pages that ask her questions, because she loves answering them.  I’ve looked at them, and she’s doing a fine job. The Notebook Doodles Peace Love And Music Journal is magical.  You don’t really have to answer the questions, you can write whatever you want, but it starts with “What does harmony mean to you?” and ends with “Write a short story starting with this sentence:  Sophia had a secret talent.”  On every even page, new questions, on the odd pages, either blank, or pictures to color.  It’s a really awesome book.  You should get one for your pre-teen. Here’s some features: This inspiring guided journal for tweens ages 8 – 12 is designed to build confidence and self-esteem in young girls! Fun and positive guided journal for ‘tweens ages 8 to 12 Writing prompts encourage young readers to practice the four basic writing styles taught in school—narrative, compare and contrast, descriptive, and goal setting Beautifully illustrated with inspiring fashionable art from Notebook Doodles coloring book artist Jess Volinski Artist Jess Volinski is an established popular designer and book illustrator for young adults My daughter…

I love Paper crafting, so when offered this book, for review, I couldn’t turn it down.  Lily & Val make some awesome work.  And, this book is no exception to the rule.  I love all the cards, tags, coasters, menus & more available in this book. I’ve always loved Fox Chapel Publishing, and this book is not a let down, it’s right up there with the rest.  Fox Chapel Publishing is a great company, that only publishes great books. As papercrafting continues to grow in popularity, new ways to use this craft are expanding.  One of those areas is party planning.  McKeehan is making papercrafting fun and easy for the party planner.  McKeehan is the founder of Lily & Val, the gifts brand that offers endearing prints, darling greeting cards, and other goods that are decorated with gorgeous script and McKeehan’s signature chalk-style lettering.  She’s created a new book, Life of the Party Papercrafting, which includes cards, tags, coasters, menus, and much more.  All with her classic and sophisticated handwriting and illustrations imbued. Life of the Party Papercrafting is such a fun book.  You’ll get wonderful use out of it, and it’s perfect for any kind of party, whether it…

I have grown very fond of Fox Chapel Publishing, and the products they have.  Especially the following Woodstock Journals.  There are so many to choose from, and each one is unique.  Woodstock will be celebrating 50 years in 2018, and you can order your cool journals now, from Amazon. The journal, pictured above, is Woodstock Dot Journal.  There are dots on the pages, to make it easy to prepare graphs, set to do lists, etc.  I love this journal, and have started planning for my future, with it.  The Tye Dyed design is amazing, and the Peace, Love, Music saying is outstanding.  This is by far my favorite journal I’ve ever owned. Iconic photographs and psychedelic illustrations from Woodstock, the greatest music festival of all time Combines a planner, diary, and to-do list all in one pocket-sized book with the “dot journal” format Rapid logs, signifier notations, and index updates to make maximum use of your limited time Efficiently jot down quick notes instead of writing long sentences Track your day-to-day and organize long-term goals with inspiration from iconic Woodstock The Woodstock Lined Journals are great for keeping my everyday thoughts in.  I’m a clinically depressed person, that also has…

I have a newfound love.  It’s for Fox Chapel Publishing.  Their Christmas Coloring books are amazing.  Between my 6 year old, and 20 year old, I don’t know who is having more fun. Santa’s Kitty Helpers is so cute, and I love the pages.  My 6 year old is having so much fun with this book.  He and my daughter, 20 year old, Sarah, share the book.  We take the pages out, and when they are colored I hang them on the fridge. If you love cats and you love Christmas, get ready for hours of relaxing creativity! The expressive-eyed furry friends depicted in the artistry of acclaimed illustrator Kayomi Harai have a wonderful way of capturing hearts. Now her delightful felines are even melting Santa’s heart in this adorable Christmas coloring book. Another great book, Cute Christmas.  It’s all animals, and my 20 year old loves this book, because she loves all animals.  I also hang these pictures on the fridge.  My fridge has so much on it right now. These adorable kitties, puppies, and other critters may be on the naughty list—but they’re still really cute! Have yourself a furry little Christmas with this heartwarming coloring book featuring…