One thing many people give up when they go to a frugal lifestyle is eating out at restaurants. Eating out can be a huge money waster if you do it too frequently and without care. Living frugally does not mean you have to give it up, entirely, however. I have compiled a list of tips to show you how to save money eating out to help you enjoy a night out once in a while and not spend as much as you would think. Tips on how to save money eating out. Always look for coupons. Some can be found in monthly circulars you get in your mailbox as well as in places you might not even think; such as on social media. Facebook pages of your favorite restaurants may occasionally release coupons you can print out if you are a fan. Sign up for “clubs” that many chain restaurants offer. These are often … [Read more...]
Math Activities for your Pre-Schooler or Kindergartener
Math Activities for your Pre-Schooler or Kindergartener Dollar Tree is truly one of my favorite resources for homeschool supplies, homeschooling doesn’t need to be an expensive endeavor. A little creativity, a couple dollars, maybe a quick peek at Pinterest if you get stuck and you will have a desk full of fun math activities to give your little student a break from boring old worksheets. Write numbers 1-20 on the end of popsicle sticks, on a another set make the same amount of dots on each, use 3 more to write a plus sign, a minus sign, and an equals sign. You can use them in so many ways to teach various math skills. Have your child place them in order, after they are placed in order remove random sticks and have your child tell you which number is missing. Have … [Read more...]
8 Fun Elf Idea Round Ups
Our Christmas Elf has had quite a few mishaps and fun adventures this year! Here are 8 fun adventures you can try with your elf! Elf Goes for a Midnight Snack! Elf Falls in a Jar! Adult Elf - Tipsy Elf! : Elf Becomes a Rice Krispy Elf! Elf Sick Day! Elf Goes Horseback Riding! : Elf Crash Lands Elf Lost his Magic! How to Restore Elf's Magic … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Goes for a Midnight Snack!
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always looking for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Our elf went for a midnight snack and got caught!! Hope those pretzels were good! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
12 Easy Elf Ideas Round Up
I love the Elf tradition but as busy parents we don't have a lot of time to do those fancy Christmas Elf gimmicks OR clean up after them. TPing the Christmas tree WHAT?! Wrapping a toilet in wrapping paper I don't think so! Here are 12 simple and easy Elf ideas. Check out other Elf Ideas!! Elf Take a PopCorn Bath Elf Gets All Tied Up Elf Sends Love! Elf Helps With Breakfast Elf Gets into Trouble with a Pixy Stick! Elf Has a Visit With Santa Elf Goes Tropical Elf Makes Art Work! : Elf Helps Wash Dishes! : Elf Plays With His Food! Elf Dumps Tums in the Toilet! … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Falls in a Jar!
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always looking for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! I love canning and we save the jars each year. I guess Elf wanted to sit on one an fell in! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Dumps Tums in the Toilet!
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Today we have a mischief Elf! He is dumping tums in the toilet! This would also work with candy and snacks! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Adult Elf – Tipsy Elf!
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always looking for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! This elf is for adults. Tipsy Elf! He seems to have gotten in to the holiday 'spirit' I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Takes a Cereal Bath!
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always looking for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Out elf took a bath in Cereal (this is Kix) and left a message for the kiddos! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Plays With His Food!
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Today elf leaves message in food! The picture shows his name but it could be a short message too! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]
20 Elf Ideas Round Up
We love our Christmas Elf. He has gotten in to some mischief, I also love seeing how other families elf's visit them. Check out these 20 other great ideas!! 1.) Sends Love | The Frugal Navy Wife 2.) Elf Lost His Magic! - How to Restore Elf's Magic | The Frugal Navy Wife 3.) Elf Crash Lands | The Frugal Navy Wife 4.) Elf Gets All Tied Up | The Frugal Navy Wife 5.) Elf Goes Horseback Riding | The Frugal Navy Wife 6.) Elf Stows Away at the Beach | Kid's Fun Review 7.) Laundry Time | Stockpiling Moms 8.) Playing PS2 | Crafty Meggy 9.) Christmas Lights | Family Fun Journal 10.) : Elf Goes to the Airport | Kid's Fun Review 11.) Snowball Fight | Stockpiling Moms 12.) Elf Lifting Weights | The Taylor House 13.) Party | Family … [Read more...]
Elf Ideas: Elf Helps Wash Dishes!
With the Holidays coming up. Many of us are continuing the Elf tradition, some of us are starting the tradition. Either way we are always look for new ideas to keep things fun and interesting! Our family Christmas elf is called Mater. Yes, after the Cars Movie Mater. This is his 2nd year with us but he seems to have gotten in to plenty of trouble since then! Join us on our adventures! Today hide the elf with one of the kids chores like in the dishwasher. Make sure mommy or daddy remove him so he doesn't get washed! I'd love to hear some of the great ways your elf has visited you!! Check out other Elf Ideas!! … [Read more...]