Monday, January 27, 2014

Frugal Rainy Day (Snow Day!) Activities you can Enjoy as a Family

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Well, who would think that we would have snow days in Louisiana, but we had one last week and saw a bit of ice/snow and this week the schools are closed once again with the same anticipation of icy/snowy weather. I originally created this post with rainy days in mind, but it is just as useful in any inclement weather. 

Although I will certainly join my daughter outside should we be lucky enough to see significant snowfall, I know that for the better part of two days, we will be inside the house and unable to travel the roads so I'm going to need to keep her entertained. I hope these ideas give you some inspiration too!

I have a few frugal rainy day (snow day) entertainment ideas up my sleeve, and I'll share some with you.

Card Games-There are so many different card games, and each one has a set of rules, so here are some card game ideas for children and some card games you can play as a family.


 



Button Sorting (fun for the young ones)-sort by size, color, shape-anything.







My daughter even loves making button "faces" on her hand and stringing buttons. How she came up with this, I'll never know, but the first time she did it, I couldn't stop laughing. Now, it makes me smile.

Who knew buttons could be so fun?







Art Activities-make collages using whatever you have on hand, take out the watercolor paints, markers and crayons and have fun. Children love to see adults coloring with crayons, and it's secretly fun for the adults too.

Foil Art- Grab the foil from the kitchen, fold it up and make some foil art or foil origami and decorate.


Baking-Bake something together, a cake, some muffins, or a pizza

You can use this recipe for a quick and simple pizza crust, or if you want to let the kids have fun with it....


The kids can make a "pizza crust" out of bread slices, just roll the bread flat and cut out fun shapes with a cookie cutter.


Scavenger Hunt-Be creative. Hide something and then place little notes all over the house with clues leading to the prize.

Board Games-Everyone should have a stock of board games ready for days like this. You don't need to have a rainy day to have a family game night.

Charades-Why not? Kids love this because they get to see the adults act silly, and everyone loves guessing games.

You could always pop in a movie, but it's so much nicer to be able to visit and have meaningful interaction with one another. Quality time feels like a rarity these days with how busy everyone is and the abundance of technology.

I think it's a good night for my family and I to just sit around the dinner table and visit, play a couple of card games or Monopoly and enjoy each other's company.

Hopefully, some of these ideas will inspire you and your family to spend time together on this rainy day, even if it's not raining where you are.

What is your child's favorite rainy day (snow day) activity? Do you have more suggestions for rainy day activities for the kids? Please share them by commenting below.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Zulily sales! It's Fitness Week

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Here are the upcoming sales at zulily. In the last couple of months I have fallen off the fitness wagon and I am determined to get back in shape. I am excited to see that zulily is offering strength training equipment AND it's on sale this week since it's Fitness Week!





Red Heavy Resistance Band




This Red Heavy Resistance Band is an affordable and easy way to get in shape. 

Pilates Ball




 


And this Pilates Ball and Exercise Ball are both excellent workout tools.


Pink Exercise Ball





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Saturday, January 11th

Layla Grayce: 15% off Valentine's Day Gifts

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Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and now is the time to pick the perfect gift! Now through January 31st, Layla Grayce is offering 15% off Valentine's Day Gifts with promo code LOVE15

Don't miss your chance to shop and save on aprons, fashion accessories and more. 

Happy Shopping!

Friday, January 3, 2014

Kraft Recipe Makers FREE with coupon at Dollar Tree

$1.00 off any ONE (1) KRAFT RECIPE MAKERS Product
I found Kraft Recipe Makers at the Dollar Tree for $1. Print this coupon and get yours FREE! According to the Dollar Tree policy, you can use up to (2) like printable coupons per household per day.

Nice Deal on Weight Watchers Cheese at Walmart with coupon!

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You can get a nice deal on Weight Watchers cheese at Walmart right now when you use the printable coupon for 75 cents off a $5 Weight Watchers purchase. 

$0.75 off $5 Weight Watchers purchase
For me, it's usually a choice between the Laughing Cow Cheese wedges and the Weight Watchers Cheese wedges. I will buy whatever is cheaper. Well, I have found the Weight Watchers Cheese wedges pictured above for as low as $1.98 at my local Walmart. When you use the 75 cents off coupon below and buy (3) packages of cheese, your final price could be as low as $1.73 each depending on the price at your local store.


$0.75 off $5 Weight Watchers purchase

$0.75 off $5 Weight Watchers purchase:
$0.75 off $5 Weight Watchers purchase

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$0.50 off HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE meat

$0.50 off HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE meat:
$0.50 off HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE meat

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