Archive for the 'Frugal' Category

You Can Make This (and this, too)!

Yazan: CanCan | 22 February 2009 | 96 Comments
Categories: Frugal, Giveaways, Mom stuff, Toys

www.YouCanMakeThis.com was created by a mom who wanted to provide downloadable instructions on how to make things like children’s clothing that looks like it came from an expensive boutique, unique and original jewelry, handbags, and even home decor items.
Patterns on YouCanMakeThis.com are written by moms, and are so easy to follow that it feels [...]

Home Soda Maker Giveaway!

Yazan: CanCan | 25 January 2009 | 684 Comments
Categories: Frugal, Giveaways, Green, Mom stuff

Hi Bloggy Giveaways Carnival friends! I am so excited to have a fantastic giveaway here on Mom Most Traveled for the carnival!
It might seem familiar because this is the same prize I gave away LAST carnival! The response was so fantastic, I decided to give away another…
Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker from Soda Club that [...]

Comfy Cloth Diapers Means Happy Heinys

Yazan: CanCan | 14 January 2009 | 4 Comments
Categories: Baby care, Frugal, Green, Reviews

I have been a cloth diapering Mama for four years now (thankfully not on the same child continuously), and I have grown to have strong opinions about what works and does not work for my children and my laundry.
My interest was piqued when I had the opportunity to give Happy Heiny’s® a test run, but [...]

Flannel Board Tutorial by Jonah Lisa Dyer

Yazan: CanCan | 13 December 2008 | 5 Comments
Categories: Frugal, Guest posts

This is a guest post from Jonah Lisa Dyer, blogger and crafter extraordinaire at The Toby Show! Enjoy!
Flannel Board Tutorial

I made this flannel board for our new playroom this weekend. Huck loves it! It is so easy and cheap and I bet kids who are old enough to use scissors would be able to help [...]

Chocolate Lavender Bathtub Cookies Recipe

Yazan: CanCan | 12 December 2008 | 7 Comments
Categories: Frugal, Guest posts, Recipes

This is an easy and fun project that even young children can help to make. Someone on your Christmas list will appreciate receiving these indulgent bath treats!
Thanks to Heather Howell for this DIY Christmas how-to:

Chocolate Lavender Bathtub Cookies

2 oz. Cocoa Butter
2 oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Oatmeal, Fine

1/4 [...]

Tea Party Couture From Vintage Hem

Yazan: CanCan | 13 November 2008 | 126 Comments
Categories: Frugal, Giveaways, Reviews

Welcome to our Tea Party celebration! So far this week we have been given the chance to win a watch, a hoodie, some tea, and a purse. If you haven’t entered yet, go ahead! I’ll wait.

Today I am sharing with you a fabulous find called Vintage Hem!
Vintage Hem is an innovative wardrobe must-have [...]

Christmas Memories

Yazan: CanCan | 12 November 2008 | 35 Comments
Categories: CanCan, Frugal

I’m having a busy week at Mom Most Traveled! I’m hosting a Tea Party with tons of prizes just for women (no baby stuff this time!).
Today we are sharing about our families and Christmases past.

This is us about one year ago. We haven’t posted for a family picture since then! Whoops! Now the boys are [...]

Weirdest Bargain Ever: Ar-hu Crazy?

Yazan: CanCan | 17 August 2008 | 10 Comments
Categories: CanCan, China, Frugal

I’m sharing my weirdest bargain story with http://www.couponers.com and Parent Bloggersto try and win a gift card. Here we go:
In 2002 my husband and I worked in China. I have always been frugal, cheap, etc., but living in China really ignited my love for THE BARGAIN.In China, “bargain” is a verb; you can negotiate the [...]

Mom’s Night Out

Yazan: CanCan | 01 April 2008 | 4 Comments
Categories: Frugal, Green

Recently a friend of mine organized what she called a “Ladies only Clothing Swap.” She sent out Evite invitations to a lot of friends. The instructions were to bring any and all used clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses, and other accessories to trade amongst ourselves. All sizes were welcome. Every woman was also responsible for bringing [...]

Accidental Deal at Bruno’s Grocery Store

Yazan: CanCan | 25 March 2008 | 2 Comments
Categories: Coupons, Frugal

I was doing some late night grocery shopping and I stumbled upon a SUPER GREAT DEAL on breakfast cereal.I saw Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Crunch on closeout sale for .50 a box! It is a Big G brand cereal, gluten free, and only 9g of sugar per serving, which is pretty low, especially for kid’s cereal. [...]

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