Thrifty Mommy

April 2nd, 2008

Sale at Michael’s Arts & Crafts Store

Be sure to check out the Sunday flyer for Michael’s.  There is a 50% off coupon in the flyer.  A few other things I saw on sale:

Shoreline Accents are 30% off
Spring label floral is 50% off
Entire stock of baskets is 40% off
Home Collection & Collage wall frames are 40% off
Entire stock of stretch canvas, Strathmore […]

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November 14th, 2007

Children’s Thanksgiving Activities

1st turkey - I know this one looks a little funny, but it was done by my daughter when she was only 16 months old.  We made our own patterns for this one.  We just drew the turkey body, cut out some feathers, and that little red gobbler thing under the turkey’s chin.  What is […]

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March 30th, 2007

Thrifty Kid’s Springtime Craft Idea

This week at preschool we learned about the weather.  To go along with the weather theme, I had my darling students make these adorable handprint crafts.  (Get it . . . March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb?) 
Parents love handprint crafts.  They are great keepsakes.  I love a thrifty craft.
 
For the […]

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February 14th, 2007

More Valentine Fun

  
 Just as promised, I have some pictures of the Valentine crafts that I suggested for this week.  At the top are samples of the heart collages we made.  (Once again, I love the die cut machine.  What a time saver!)  Next, are the painted hearts we did with marbles.  And finally there are the Valentine cards for […]

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December 21st, 2006

Better Homes & Garden’s Christmas Ideas

Christmas is just days away.  Are you ready?  I’m sure many of you have Christmas presents to wrap, cookies to bake, and a few last things to pick up.  Don’t forget to check out Better Homes & Gardens.  They have tons of great ideas to help you be creative and successful.  Here’s a few links […]

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November 12th, 2006

Top 10 Sites for Kid’s Thanksgiving Ideas

I’ve been sick this weekend and now you are getting benefits from my downtime.  I have been surfing the web today for ideas for children’s Thanksgiving crafts and activites.  Below I have provided you with links for 10 sites that I think you will find very beneficial.  I have bookmarked them all under my favorites. 
Annie’s […]

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July 19th, 2006

Things to do with your kids’ arts and crafts

Ever wonder what to do with all that artwork and crafts your kids make for you?  I hope to make up some preaddressed envelopes addressed to my parents and grandparents.  That way I can send some of the art and crafts to the rest of the family that live out of town.  They can feel […]

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