(via DIY on a Dime: Origami Fish Valentine Card with FREE Printable | Life As Mom)
So you’re feeling too fat to be photographed . . . – My Friend Teresa Photography -
a big encouragement to all of us who are usually behind the camera for our family memories
A Doll's Magic, Free to Renew - NYTimes.com -
American Girl check-out: one of the neatest ideas I’ve read in a long time.
(Thanks to Melissa Wiley for the steady stream of interesting stories for girls!)
Mom's Frugal: 15 Simple Ways to Save on Your Grocery Budget -
great tips from a mom who’s feeding 5 kids on a budget
Emily Henderson — Stylist - BLOG - Secrets to shopping for vintage on Craigslist
good strategies for weeding out the junk
Sometimes Saving Money Means Putting It Under Their Noses - The Grocery Cart Challenge
Spread Some Love – Buy a $5 Polo | Davis Baby Blog
Thanks to Cara’s bargain hunting, 34 students in need will get a new polo shirt. I admire her!
“This is a beautiful reminder that shaped cookies can be made without expensive molds or cutters. I believe Tasha Tudor also freehand cut her gingerbread cookies!” — Shower of Roses: The Baker’s Dozen :: A Saint Nicholas Tale and Baking Cookies for the Feast!
Abigail's Alcove: My Secret to a Happy Life: Pleasing Only One -
I really like Abigail’s approach to cooking for her family. Say no to picky eaters and please your husband instead!
Christmas Gifting with Coupons | reluctantentertainer.com
Sandy suggests that teens could give older relatives an hour of tech coaching for iPad or iPhone. Great idea!
Christmas Gift Ideas Under $25 For the Ladies | The Motherload
Most of the gift guides I read are loaded with outlandish or sponsored products. This one is full of practical ideas under $25.
Giving With the Scraps of Life: 10 Painless Ways to Give to Charities | The Motherload
Love Amy and her sweet ideas for giving.
Like Mother, Like Daughter: How To: Cut Back on the 5 Big Costs of Weddings
I have always loved the idea of homemade bundt cakes—the shapes are so pretty, and no icing needed! Besides, what is more southern than pound cake with strawberries and whipped cream on the side?
use half price Halloween candy for this!