Christmas Cards

Cards are so expensive anymore, and they seem to be a waste of money... most of the time. So, this Christmas I will be using the kids stored up energy to make our cards. I will post a  picture that I found on Pinterest.

Purchase card stock and cut in half and that will give you two cards per piece of paper :) If you prefer to send postcards, cut them in fours and decorate each side. Make some homemade finger paint (recipe below) to decorate them with. Cheap, fun, and easy!

Homemade Root Beer, Ummmmm Yummy..My Favorite

I wish I knew how to do this, but I don't. So, I am taking this gentleman's word for it. He certainly sounds like he has brewed a many pot of root beer and other items as well. Check this link out for step by step directions. I am not even going to attempt to repost here, but check out his diy on root beer. It sounds fantastic! Sounds like something fun to do with the kids, too!

http://www.americastestkitchenfeed.com/do-it-yourself/2011/07/how-to-make-root-beer/

Kids Anti-Skid Socks, a DIY BIG Money Saver

With my little one just learning to walk, the anti-skid socks are so important now. My only problem with them was the price, the quantity for the money, and the selection. So, with that said I headed off to Wal-Mart and got two packs of white socks (packs of ten) some ankle length and some calf height. Then I went and purchased a $.99  bottle of puffy paint (white). If memory served me the two packs of socks were approximately $9.50 total. I have just over $10 dollars in the 20 pairs of anti-skid socks.....now that's a huge bargain.

Here is how to do it:

Lay the socks out with the bottom of the sock facing up.
Then start to put whatever designs you so choose to put on the socks.
I put the same design on each pair of socks so I could match them or feel free to put the same on all.
Allow them to dry overnight to insure they are completely dry.
Then wash the socks as you normally would.
Now they are ready for baby/toddler/kid to wear.

Now, I am going to add a side note...folks if you have wood floors and especially wood steps in your house, go ahead and do them on the adult socks as well. Better safe than sorry cause that is one spill you don't want to take.  :)

Enjoy!

Saving Money on Finger Paints

I loved finger painting as a child, thought it was the best! I remember the last day of school in elementary school the teacher would allow up to smear finger paints on top of our desks. It is a fond memory that will always make me smile (easy to entertain...yes I know lol).

So, I figured I would check out finger paints and their costs at the craft store....and I came home with NO finger paints ;)

I came home looking for a DIY recipe online and found one that is AWESOME! Now my children can finger paint til their hearts are content.

Enjoy!

Materials:

old baby food jars or ziploc small containers (I use six)
3 tablespoons of sugar
1/2 teaspoons of salt
1/2 cup of corn starch
2 cups of water
food coloring

Directions:

Combine the ingredients in a saucepan on low heat.
Warm the mixture until it thickens
Let the mixture cool
After the mixture has cooled you can then pour equal amounts into the containers
Add the food coloring to each jar
Put lids on paint as they will dry out fairly fast.

credit: easie peasie