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Ways to Beat the Winter Blues: Garden Prep

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Is Winter giving you the blues? Not enough snow to send the kids outside? Too low temps to safely play outside? What does any stir crazy,outdoor loving, cabin fevered mom do? Get ready for warmer temps by finding Ways to Beat the Winter Blues! In this multi-post series I will share with you some ideas to get your family ready for Spring and Summer by taking simple steps now. I will share a variety of easy craft and DIY projects to inspire you and prepare you for the seasons ahead!

Beat the Winter Blues Garden Prep

Do you have a garden? If not, why not? Winter is the perfect time to work on garden prep. Stay warm indoors while researching and preparing for a successful garden season. Maybe you do not know what to do to get growing and ready to garden. Well, you have come to the right place. I will share with you some simple ways to prepare indoors for a great garden this year.

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Ugly Freebie Calendar into DIY Chic

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Ugly Freebie Calendar into DIY Chic

My sister NEVER passes up the chance for something free especially something she uses everyday and would have to buy anyways. Our mom picked up some ugly freebie calendar’s from a local car supply store. I passed on it due to the size of the calendar not the ugliness. I did keep one in case hubby needed a calendar/planner for work.

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Stocking Stuffers for All Ages {Top Ten Holiday Lists}

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Stocking Stuffers for All Ages

{Top Ten Holiday Lists}

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday Holiday Lists! Where Stir the Wonder, P is for Preschooler, Powerful Mothering, Makeovers & Motherhood,  Little Bins for Little Hands, Creative World of Varya, Making Time For Mommy and myself have gotten together to post our Top Ten Holiday gift items. We will be featuring books, games & puzzles, building toys, pretend play, crafting kits, and stocking stuffers. So when you’re finished here check out all the other suggestions for the perfect holiday gift.

stocking stuffers for all ages

 

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This week we are featuring STOCKING STUFFERS! I think Stocking Stuffers are the greatest gift idea ever! Seriously. It always amazes me at how much you can put into a stocking. I love finding and buying stocking stuffers. I usually buy fun as well as practical items. Some items we have bought in the past was battery operated glow sticks, finger lights, small flashlights, fun school supplies, favorite candy, stretchy gloves, slipper socks, etc.

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Frugal Christmas Tradition Ideas

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Frugal Christmas Tradition Ideas

Oh, Christmas time Oh Christmas time Oh how I love Christmas time! I love the sights, the sounds, the smells, and all the wonderful family friendly Christmas traditions that can be had at this time of year. I’ve thought about ways to make Christmas standout in my children’s minds as a time to celebrate Jesus’ birth by making meaningful memories as a family.

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I know when people think of Christmas traditions you might think of decorations, candy, recipes, songs, or how you celebrate Christmas day. I think about all the frugal Christmas Tradition activities that can be had. (Yes, I have been known to “drag” our children out the door to participate in an event that I knew would be fun!) Usually my kids thank me afterwards for all the fun they do end up having!
We found a couple local treasures a few years ago that are NOT TO BE MISSED events for our family. Even though they are local to us doesn’t mean you can’t find something similar in your neck of the woods:)

Today I am guest posting over at Frugal Homeschool Family talking about our Frugal Christmas Traditions as part of Heather’s 25 Days of Frugal Christmas!

25 Frugal Days of Christmas at Frugal Homeschool Family

Are you looking for more frugal Christmas ideas? Check out the other posts in this series:

Day 1: Create Your Own Photo Christmas Cards with free templates and tutorial
Day 2: Making Fun and Affordable Christmas Gifts
Day 3: How to Have a $5 Christmas
Day 4: Cookies in a Jar: a Frugal Christmas Recipe Round up with FREE printable gift tags
Day 5: Snowflake Card Craft for Kids
Day 6: DIY Snowman Ornament
Day 7: Printable Handmade with Love Gift Tags
Day 8: Frugal Family Traditions
Day 9: Bringing the 12 Days of Christmas to Life for your Spouse
Day 9 {2}: A Frugal Family Christmas Tradition
Day10: Frugal Gift Idea: DIY Christmas Crackers
Day 10 {2}: 6 Ways to Repurpose Kids Art for Christmas
Day 11: Repurposed, Reused, Free and Frugal Christmas Decor
Day 12: DIY Frugal Gift: Favorite Things Memory Box

Creative Craft Kits for Kids {Top Ten Holiday Lists}

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Creative Craft Kits for Kids

 {Top Ten Holiday Lists}

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday Holiday Lists! Where Stir the Wonder, P is for Preschooler, Powerful Mothering, Makeovers & Motherhood, Afterschooling for Smarty Pants,  Little Bins for Little Hands, and myself have gotten together to post our Top Ten Holiday gift items. We will be featuring books, games & puzzles, building toys, pretend play, crafting kits, and stocking stuffers. So when you’re finished here check out all the other suggestions for the perfect holiday gift.

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This week we are featuring CRAFTING GIFTS which I took to mean anything that was a kit and creative for the child to build or make! We love getting crafty and working with our hands. We try to attend free craft events like Home Depot’s monthly kid build or local library’s Lego club.

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