Say Thank You Manners never go out of style. I would like to address the beautiful thing called the Thank You Note. When someone does something particularly nice for you or they give you something, you need to say thank you. However, if you are unable to do that in person, it is essential that… Continue reading Say Thank You
Category: Common Sense
Child’s Space Theme Birthday
You can spend a lot of money on a birthday, but you can have a blast with a nice party without spending all the money. Be wise, spend less, and give the kids something to remember. Here is one idea that was a real hit. On my son’s 11th birthday we had a party and invited… Continue reading Child’s Space Theme Birthday
Frugal Field Trip
In my city there is a multitude of free or almost free places to go. Our zoo is only $1 entry on Wednesdays in July and August. We are there early to beat the heat, and leave at noon when the day starts to heat up. At that price we can go several times. It… Continue reading Frugal Field Trip
Frugal with Plastic Bags
Plastic bags—we get them when we check out, our bread is in them, and many other items we purchase often. Do you throw them away? I use the carry out type bags to line my small waste baskets. When I had babies, I used them to put diapers in and tied them up to throw… Continue reading Frugal with Plastic Bags
Preschool and Playdough Recipe
I have been making playdough for more than thirty years, and I am always surprised when I find young adults with children that have no clue that you can make your own playdough. The little ones can help, and this is one of the most fun things in my little book Formulas for Fun. The kids… Continue reading Preschool and Playdough Recipe
Debt Free!
Common Sense Living (Thrifty, Frugal, and Wise) Being debt free is a goal that seemed unattainable. The state’s economy was is very bad shape, and that meant our business was in worse shape. We struggled through one our state’s worst decades in its history, and finally we lost. We lost our business, our cars, our… Continue reading Debt Free!