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Frugal Family Fun – Happy Mother’s Day

by Tracy on May 9, 2013 · 0 comments

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Frugal Family Fun – Happy Mother’s Day

This weekend is Mother’s Day and I really hope that each and every one of you get spoiled and have wonderful family time.

I have an excellent Breakfast Strata recipe listed below – actually my mom always makes it when she comes to visit. It is fabulous and you get to make it the night before, so no waking up early to get breakfast started!

There is also a craft for easy to make handmade flowers, this is a great post to pass along to the hubby :) Maybe you will get flowers and breakfast in bed! These flowers are also cute to make for the Grandparents and any other special family members you may see this weekend.

And if you need a FREE Gift Idea – make sure you grab the FREE 8×10 at Walgreens!

What You Need:

  • 1 lb (1 package/roll) of Bob Evans/Jimmy Dean Original Recipe Sausage
  • 8 eggs
  • 10 slices of bread cubed
  • 3 cups of milk
  • 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (about 8 oz)
  • 2 cups of sliced fresh mushrooms (about 8 oz)
  • 1 (10 oz) package of frozen cut asparagus thawed and drained (we have used broccoli before as well)
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 2 tsp basil
  • 1 tbsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp salt

What You Do:

  • In large skillet – brown sausage and drain
  • In large bowl – beat eggs and add remaining ingredients – mix well
  • Spoon into greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan
  • Cover and refrigerate for 8 hrs/overnight
  • Bake 60 – 70 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean

These Festive Flowers are sure to brighten anyone’s day…and they are nice and easy to make!

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What You Need:

  • 3-inch fabric squares – you can find these really cheap at Joann Fabrics
  • Rubber bands
  • Pipe cleaners

What You Do:

  • Stack four 3-inch fabric squares so that all the edges match up.
  • Starting from one end, fold the stack accordion style to create 1/2-inch-wide pleats, then tightly wrap a rubber band around the center.
  • Sandwich the pleated stack between the bend of a folded pipe cleaner, then twist together the ends to form a stem.
  • Separate the fabric layers to form a round, ruffled flower and remove any shaggy threads from the cut edges.

If you plan on heading out to dinner as a treat make sure you check out Restaurant.com before you leave the house – this is an easy way to save a bundle!  And we also have a $8 off Outback Steakhouse coupon that is good thru May 11th.

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Frugal Family Fun – Free Weekend Activities – May 2013

by Tracy on May 2, 2013 · 0 comments

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Frugal Family Fun – Free Weekend Activities – May 2013

Good afternoon! It’s MAY, that means there are new fun and cheap activities to point out for you guys.  I actually just realized the other day that the kids are out of school in about 34 days…HOLY SMOKES!  The year just flew by, I can’t even believe it!

I have some activities scheduled around town this month for the family to enjoy. There are several events at some of our favorite places, I hope you guys find something you will enjoy too!

Lowe’s – All events are recommended for ages 5 and up

Saturday, May 11th at 10:00 AM – Kids can make a Sweetheart Frame. I think this would be a great one for dad to take the kids to and they could make their Mother’s Day gift ;)

*Note – you have to register on-line for the FREE Lowe’s Kids Clinics now

Lakeshore – all events are FREE – If you plan on doing any shopping – here is a Lakeshore Printable Coupon.

Saturday, May 4th – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Kids can create a I Love My Teacher Card – Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week!

Saturday, May 11th– 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Make a Mommy Memories Photo Frame – What better way to make Mom smile that with an handmade gift with a picture of her precious kids!

Saturday, May 18th– 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Kids will make fun Critters!  Let their imagination take flight as they create their own Critters

Saturday, May 25th– 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – It’s Memorial Day weekend – Come on in and make a FUN Memorial Day Centerpiece – Perfect for the Picnic Table

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Saturday, May 4th – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Kids will build an herb planter and use stickers featuring “EPIC” and Team ENERGY STAR! Come Discover the EPIC World Right in Your Own Back Yard! They will be able to enjoy an “EPIC” and Team ENERGY STAR activity sheet with loads of fun things to do. *Paint will also be provided

Michael’s – It looks like Michael’s did some changes to their Kids Corner. The crafts are $2 per child and it reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10:30AM – 11:30AM.

Saturday, May 4th – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – every 30 minutes – Kids will make a Clay Pot – Perfect for Thanking Mom For Helping Them Grow

Monday, May 6th – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – FREE Craft Time – Come in and make a “Hand” Bouquet

Tuesday, May 7th – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – FREE Craft Time – Come in and make a Mother’s Day Coupon Book-  I am guessing these will have coupons to help with chores and give us extra hugs…I immediately thought of coupons from my binder ;)   However, I will HAPPILY take any coupons my kiddos want to give me!

Saturday, May 11th – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – every 30 minutes – Kids will make a beautiful Mother’s Day Heart Necklace

Saturday, May 18th – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – every 30 minutes – Kids will make an award – they will be celebrating their Hero

Saturday, May 25th – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – every 30 minutes – Bring the kids in and let them Craft Their Own Hero!

Now, remember one of the biggest expenses that are incurred while we are “out and about” are eating expenses. So, if you are going to eat out – try to plan on eating out for lunch. Lunch menus are always cheaper than dinner menus.

I also recommend checking out Restaurant.com before you leave the house – this is an easy way to save a bundle at some of your local restaurants.

Make sure you pack snacks – you and the kids! I always have a Fiber One or Kashi Bar in my truck for me and a few goodies in my purse for the kiddos.

Most importantly…HAVE FUN!

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Frugal Family Fun – Saving While Eating Out

by Tracy on April 25, 2013 · 0 comments

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Frugal Family Fun – Saving While Eating Out

Do you have a Eating Out Budget? We do, but it’s very small and I work really hard to make it work :)

I know that we all appreciate a night out of the kitchen every now and then and there are ways to save while eating out.

Here are some of my favorites:

Happy Hour – Eat during “Happy Hour” most restaurants have discounted appetizers, drinks, and even meal specials before 6 or 7 p.m.  We have saved over 50% on our bill by doing this.

Kids Eat Free – Call ahead to your favorite spot and see if there are certain nights where they offer “Kids Eat Free” specials.  Chili’s does that almost weekly and many of my local restaurants do that on Tuesdays.  Actually you can grab your Chilis FREE Kids Meals coupon (valid thru 4/28).  There is also a Olive Garden Coupon that is valid for today 4/25 for Kids Eat Free.

Kids Meals vs. Adult Meals – Do your kids actually eat a whole meal?  Mine never do – they fill up on the bread or chips that come out first and by the time their dinner comes they don’t eat it all.  So, about 99% of the time, I have them split one.  Also, look at the adult meals your child(ren) may like, it may be cheaper to have them split an adult meal than get two kids meals.

Getting An Appetizer? – If you are planning on ordering an appetizer – watch what you order for dinner!  If we get an appetizer, I can almost never finish my whole meal.  So, Steve and I will split something or I just order a salad or get a bowl of soup :)

Remember your leftovers! -  I know that sounds silly, but how many times have you left the restaurant with that white box still on the table?  I know I can’t be the only one.  Leftovers make for a great lunch the next day ;)

ALWAYS, look at Restaurant.com and some of your daily deal sites for local restaurant deals.  I know that sometimes all the e-mails can be overwhelming, so use a separate e-mail address when you sign up, but those daily deals can lead to 50-90% off at some of your favorite places.

My favorite daily deal sites for restaurant deals are LivingSocial.com and Groupon.

If you have some ideas – please share them in the comments so that we can all read them.

Have Fun Saving While Eating Out!

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Frugal Family Fun – Earth Day Eats, Crafts, and Freebies

by Tracy on April 18, 2013 · 1 comment

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With Earth Day just around the corner, I thought this week we would focus a fun Earth Day Craft, an Earth Day Recipe, and I know we all would love some Earth Day FREEBIES :) To start us off is a Bug Mountain Cake.  This just looks like a super FUN cake.  I know my mom (who’s a teacher) has said that some of the cutest treats that come into the school are Dirt Cupcakes – This just looks like a bigger, messier, version :)

What You Need:

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  • 1 dome cake (baked in a 2-liter bowl, such as Pyrex)
  • 1 baked 13″ x 9″ x 2″ cake
  • 3 to 4 cups chocolate icing
  • 2 to 3 cups crushed chocolate cookies (suggestions: chocolate graham crackers, fudge cookies, and chocolate wafer cookies)
  • Plastic bugs, spiders, and snakes, washed and dried for decoration

What You Do:

  • Arrange the round cake atop the rectangular cake
  • Cover the cakes with the icing, then sprinkle on the cookie crumbs. Decorate with the plastic bugs, spiders, and snakes. (For safety, remove the toys before serving.)
    *For the dirt, I would use the food processor to crush the cookies, or if you feel like getting messy – let the kids smash them ;)

This looks like a super cute craft – I know my kids love seeing things that they had part of grow…This is the Grass Head Guys Craft.
What You Need:

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  • 2 tablespoons grass seed
  • Nylon stocking foot
  • 1 cup potting soil
  • Plastic yogurt container
  • Water
  • 2 googly eyes
  • Permanent marker
  • Double-sided tape
  • Card stock, craft foam, etc.  for clothing

What You Do:

  • Spoon the grass seed into the stocking foot, and the potting soil on top of the seed.
  • Tie a knot in the stocking, leaving the excess fabric hanging.
  • Fill a yogurt container halfway with water and place the stocking head on top with the nylon tail in the water to serve as a wick.
  • Attach googly eyes to the head and draw on a mouth with permanent marker.
  • To decorate the yogurt container, tape on clothing made from card stock or other materials.

FREEBIES!

Verde - FREE Verde Energy Audit App for iPad (org. $4.99) until Earth Day.  The application walks you through the process of listing your personal electrical usage, and together with your local KWh cost found on your electricity bill, Verde will calculate your total energy consumption, and make suggestions on how you can make changes to save money, and save energy!

Disney Store – Get a FREE Brave or Cars 2 reusable tote on 4/22 when you bring in 5 plastic bags to exchange

Target – Get a FREE reusable bag – filled with samples and coupons -  4/21 – these tend to go quick, so head to the store early for your best chance

Publix - Get a FREE reusable bag key chain on April 22

Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores -FREE packets of tomato seeds on 4-22-13.  I recommend calling ahead to make sure to your store is participating

Starbucks - They haven’t announced anything yet this year, but last year if you brought in a reusable cup and get a FREE hot or iced coffee or a hot or iced tea.  So, cross your fingers!

Michael’s Arts & Crafts – Get a FREE tote for kids when they “Make-It-Take-It” from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on 4/22.

Jo-Ann Fabric - On April 21, you can create Ball Jar Herb Planters to celebrate Earth Day for their Simple Sunday Event. This free even t is available while supplies last or until 3 pm. And on April 22nd, Monday the first 50 customers will get a FREE tote bag.

Pottery Barn Kids: Get a FREE packet of seeds from 4/20 – 4/22

National Park Week - FREE Admission from April 22-26 to tons of parks! Find yours here.

Caribou - FREE cup of coffee on 4/22 when you use your own cup!

Michael’s – Saturday, April 20th- 10:00am – 11:30am, on the 1/2 hour Earth Day Trash to TREEsure craft event. Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid.

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday, April 20th– 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – It’s Earth Day – Kids will make a fun set of binoculars so kids can get a close up look at nature

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Frugal Family Fun – Tax Day Freebies

by Tracy on April 11, 2013 · 5 comments

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Frugal Family Fun – Tax Day Freebies

I know there isn’t anything FUN about doing your taxes…in fact, I actually still have to do mine – UGH! So, to lift everyone’s spirits this week I thought I would share some Tax Day Freebies :)

Grab your Arbys Coupon – The coupon is valid at participating Arby’s locations during regular business hours on Monday, April 15, and is good for one order of free Value Sized Curly Fries or Small Potato Cakes, while supplies last.

Grab your Panda Express Coupon – This coupon is valid for a FREE Samurai Surf & Turf entree on April 17th. You can either print or show it on your mobile phone.

Cinnabon - You can grab two free Cinnabon bites for FREE on Tax Day. Just head to your nearest Cinnabon location to get yours. You may want to call ahead just to make sure they are participating.

Grab your Office Depot Coupon – You can get a FREE Black & White copy of your tax return. It’s always good to keep a copy at home :) This coupon doesn’t expire until June 1st.

Grab your HydroMassage Coupon – You can snag a FREE HydroMassage Experience at any participating location from April 15th – April 19th. Appointments aren’t required, but I do recommend calling ahead.

If you just planning on treating yourself to a nice dinner out – don’t forget about the Carrabbas coupons (expires 4/13), Longhorn Steakhouse coupon, and PF Changs coupon we have available too!

Have fun with your Tax Day Freebies!

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Frugal Family Fun – Handmade Fun Gift Ideas

by Tracy on April 4, 2013 · 0 comments

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Frugal Family Fun – Handmade Fun Gift Ideas

We just got back from the beach two days ago and we have bags and bags of seashells. There is just something about walking on the beach – you HAVE to pick up shells! And since it was me, my mom, and both kiddos constantly on the look out for fun finds, you can imagine just how many we have :)

My husband’s first question of course was “What are we going to do with all these shells?” So, that got me thinking about what we CAN do with all these shells. There are a bunch of crafts that we can do!

Make a Photo Frame

  • Buy a cheap picture frame from the Dollar Store….Target sometimes has them in the Dollar Bin too
  • Have the kids pick out their favorite shells
  • Glue them around the frame
  • And you have a FUN frame that cost next to nothing

This would make an excellent gift idea too – remember Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are coming up. Print one of your favorite pictures and put it in the frame for a gift that everyone is sure to love.

Here’s another idea…

Make a Fun Decoration

  • Get a mason jar (any glass jar will do really)
  • Fill it with shells
  • You can also add some sand at the bottom if you have it available
  • Get some cute ribbon and time it around the top of the jar and you have another cute gift idea

I actually have one of these in my bathroom – it makes for an adorable decoration!

Didn’t go to the beach recently?  That’s Ok – you can still do all these FUN ideas with other things…Head outside and go for a walk – have the kids find small stones, twigs, even leaves!  You can use those instead of shells for your fun frames and decorations.  Are you still covered in snow and can’t head outside?  Grab different colors of construction paper and have the kiddos draw seashells and leaves etc and then use with those :)   You can even add potpourri to make it smell pretty!

If you need some FREE pictures to go in your frames, don’t forget about the FREE 25 prints from Walgreens that I just told you about.  Remember it is valid today, 4/4 only!

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Frugal Family Fun – Free Weekend Activities – April 2013

by Tracy on March 28, 2013 · 0 comments

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Frugal Family Fun – Free Weekend Activities – April 2013

Good afternoon! It’s almost a new month, can you believe that Easter is this weekend?  April is just about here and that means Summer is almost here too – WOW!

I have some activities scheduled around town this month for the family to enjoy. There are several events at some of our favorite places, I hope you guys find something you will enjoy too!

Lowe’s – All events are recommended for ages 5 and up

Saturday, April 13th at 10:00 AM – Make a The Croods Planter – The Croods are back at Lowe’s this weekend! Your child will love building this Planter and decorating it with their favorite creatures and characters from the movie!

*Note – you have to register on-line for the FREE Lowe’s Kids Clinics now

Lakeshore – all events are FREE – If you plan on doing any shopping – here is a Lakeshore Printable Coupon.

Saturday, April 6th – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Kids can create a My Favorite Animal Frame – using construction paper and a rubbing plate

Saturday, April 13th– 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Make a Crafty Clothes Pin Magnets -Celebrate Spring by making cute, crawly critters

Saturday, April 20th– 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – It’s Earth Day – Kids will make a fun set of binoculars so kids can get a close up look at nature

Saturday, April 27th– 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Make a Face Puppet – Kids can make a fun Face Puppet

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Saturday, April 6th – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Kids can make a Bird Feeder. Paint will be provided at the workshop for children to personalize their bird feeder craft!

Michael’s – It looks like Michael’s did some changes to their Kids Corner. The crafts are $2 per child and it reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10AM – 11:30AM.

Saturday, April 6th – 10:00 am – 11:30 am – every 30 minutes – There will be an Earth day celebration!

Now, remember one of the biggest expenses that are incurred while we are “out and about” are eating expenses. So, if you are going to eat out – try to plan on eating out for lunch. Lunch menus are always cheaper than dinner menus.

Here is a Carrabbas Coupon – this is a great one to keep with you in your car or purse.

I also recommend checking out Restaurant.com before you leave the house – this is an easy way to save a bundle at some of your local restaurants.

Make sure you pack snacks – you and the kids! I always have a Fiber One or Kashi Bar in my truck for me and a few goodies in my purse for the kiddos.

Most importantly…HAVE FUN!

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Frugal Family Fun – Easter Craft and Recipe

by Tracy on March 21, 2013 · 0 comments

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Frugal Family Fun – Easter Craft and Recipe

Good afternoon and Happy Thursday! Can you believe that Easter is just around the corner? I thought that this week I would share a few recipe ideas, a fun craft, and a fun way to do your Easter Egg Hunt :)

duck craft

What You Need:

  • Tacky Glue
  • Orange craft foam
  • 1 tennis ball
  • 2 googly eyes
  • 1 2-inch yellow pom-pom
  • Yellow and orange craft feathers
  • Black permanent marker

What You Do:

  • Use tacky glue to glue together two 4-inch squares of orange craft foam.
  • When the glue is dry, cut out a 1-piece set of webbed feet, then glue a tennis ball to the feet.
  • Glue 2 googly eyes and 2 duck bill shapes cut from more orange craft foam to a 2-inch yellow pom-pom, then glue the pom-pom to the tennis ball.
  • For the wings and a tail, glue yellow and orange craft feathers to the sides and back of the duck.
  • Dot nostrils on the top of the bill with a permanent marker.

Here is a fun recipe that I make at home too – I just haven’t shaped mine to look like an Easter egg yet. I actually make mine with the pizza crust, but I saw a recipe that suggested biscuits, so I included that in there too :)

What You Need:

  • 1 (16.3-ounce) tube buttermilk biscuit dough (or pizza dough)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • Toppings – scrambled eggs, cooked sausage, bacon, ham – anything that you would normally like with your breakfast!
  • The peppers add some FUN color :)

What You Do:

  • Pull apart each biscuit to make 2 thinner, even layers. Place all the dough pieces on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten them gently, gradually molding them together to form a single egg shape.
    *If using pizza dough, just shape into an Easter Egg :)
  • Bake at 350 for 8 minutes, then remove the crust from the oven and let it cool.
  • Mix together the oil, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the cooled crust. Cover the crust evenly with the cheese
  • Add all your fun toppings to create patterns so that the pizza looks like a decorated Easter egg
  • Return it to the oven until the cheese is melted, about 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

I also shared a Strawberry Chocolate Truffle recipe the other day if you want to check that out :)

And finally – if you are looking for a FUN and different way to do your Easter Basket or Easter egg hunt this year, this is how my grandparents used to do it when I was young and it was so much fun…

Grab a ball of yarn/string and make a trail all over the house! Go over and under things, back and forth from various rooms and while you are leaving your trail you can leave an egg, prize, or piece of candy along the way. You put in a little work up front, but then you can sit back and cheer on the kids find their items and finally get to the end of the string… This is where the Easter Bunny put my basket :)

If you are looking for an inexpensive Easter Gift Idea – don’t forget about the FREE Photo Book from Shutterfly I told you about earlier today.

Have FUN!

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Frugal Family Fun – St. Patrick’s Day Fun

by Tracy on March 14, 2013 · 0 comments

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Frugal Family Fun – St. Patrick’s Day Fun

Since St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner I thought we would do some FUN crafts and snacks to celebrate.  Sadie and I have to work on her Leprechaun trap today for school :)

If you are headed out at all, don’t forget about the Arby’s Coupon for BOGO Reuben Sandwiches.  The coupon valid is valid this weekend only.

First up is a little Leprechaun Craft!

What You Need:

  • Toilet paper tube
  • Green craft foam
  • Acrylic paints: green, skin-tone, pink, and brown
  • Black permanent marker
  • Tacky glue
  • 4 brown pipe cleaners
  • Decorative button

What You Do:

  • First trace around the end of a toilet paper tube onto a piece of green craft foam.
  • Draw a 2 1/2-inch circle around the first circle, then cut them both out to create a hat top and brim and set them aside.
  • Using acrylic paints, paint the paper tube green. Add a skin-tone face and hands, plus rosy cheeks, as well as a band of brown paint around the back for hair.
  • Once the paint has dried, use a permanent marker to draw on facial and clothing details, then use tacky glue to stick on 3 coiled brown pipe cleaners: 2 in the back for hair and 1 around the face for a beard. For feet, fold another pipe cleaner in half, then tightly coil and pinch the ends, as shown.
  • Place the folded pipe cleaner inside the tube and glue the feet to the edge. Glue on the hat top and brim and a 5 1/2- by 1/2-inch strip of craft foam for arms.
  • Finally, glue a decorative button to the hat brim. If you want to see a HOW TO VIDEO of this craft – head here!

There are a bunch of St. Patrick’s Day themed events going on around my town for FREE – I’m sure there are in your neck of the woods too – The easiest thing to do is to search “Free Family St. Patrick’s Day activities in XXXX) and you’ll be surprised by all the local goodies you’ll find!

Need a sweet snack to help celebrate? I found adorable shamrock cookies :)

What You Need:

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring

What You Do:

  • Measure the flour, baking soda and salt into a medium-sized bowl. Stir well and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer for about 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar, mixing well after each addition. The dough should be stiff.
  • Add several drops of green food coloring. Knead the dough until the color is evenly distributed. (Make sure children wash their hands immediately after kneading–food coloring can be messy.)
  • Gather the dough into two balls, flatten into disks beginning at the edge of the dough and working toward the center. Cover with plastic and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • After the dough has chilled, place one half on a large piece of plastic wrap, cover with another piece of plastic wrap and then roll until it is 1/4-inch thick. Lift off the top sheet of plastic wrap and cut out shamrocks, beginning at the edge of the dough and working toward the center.
  • Place each shamrock on an ungreased baking sheet. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 8 minutes or until the edges begin to lightly brown. Remove to a rack to cool. For particularly festive shamrocks, decorate them with green candies or frosting.
    Makes about 34 adorable shamrock cookies!

I know I have said a couple times that Family Fun is one of my favorite websites – that’s where the goodies were found for today’s FUN too!

Have a safe and FUN St. Patrick’s Day!

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Frugal Fun Family – Birthdays Freebies

by Tracy on March 7, 2013 · 8 comments

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Frugal Fun Family – Birthdays Freebies

Good afternoon and Happy Thursday!  For this week’s Frugal Family Fun post I thought I would share some FUN Birthday Freebies.  I have added to the list since the last time I posted these, so I thought you guys would want an update too :)

Here’s a FUN list to help celebrate your Birthday:

  • Victorias Secret – I got a $10/$10 purchase coupon mailed to me the month of my birthday
  • White House Black Market – I got a $10/$10 purchase coupon mailed to me the month of my birthday
  • Starbucks - FREE Drink of your choice for your birthday – you must register your Starbucks card. *Don’t forget about the FREE Hazelnut Macchiato ALL MONTH OF MARCH
  • Applebees – FREE appetizer with purchase of meal when you sign up to receive their emails; FREE dessert with purchase of an meal for your birthday
  • Bob Evans – Sign up so your child can receive a FREE Kids Meal for their birthday month
  • Red Robin – Kids get a FREE Kid’s Meal, but us adults get a FREE Burger.
  • Bonefish Grill – FREE Bang Bang Shrimp or Jen’s Jamaican Coconut Pie for your birthday
  • Arbys - FREE regular roast beef sandwich with drink purchase when you sign up for their email club, plus you get FREE 12 oz shake with any purchase for your birthday
  • Denny’s - FREE Grand Slam Breakfast
  • Baskin Robbins – FREE Treat
  • Burger King – Sign up so your child can receive a FREE BK® kids hamburger meal on their Birthday
  • Moe’s Southwest Grill – Sign up and FREE cup of queso, and get a FREE meal for your birthday
  • Driscoll’s Berries – You will receive a $.50/1 coupon e-mailed to you the month of your birthday if you sign up for their e-mails
  • Old Navy -  You’ll get a $10/$50 coupon e-mailed if you sign up for their e-mail club.  I get one of these for me and the kids get them too!
  • Barnes & Noble – For signing up with the Kids Club – you’re little one will get a FREE cupcake or other homemade treat and a digital copy of a book!
  • AMF Bowling – FREE Bowling
  • DSW Shoe Warehouse – $5.00 of a purchase
  • Chuck e. Cheese – Kids get FREE 20 tokens coupon
  • World Market – FREE Birthday Gift
  • Kmart Birthday Club – Kids receive $5 birthday bucks, birthday crown, Happy Birthday certificate, and a birthday fun pack with surprise goodies
  • Ann Taylor – If you happen to be a Credit Card holder – you get a $15/$15 purchase – but you have to use your credit card…
  • Swagbucks - FREE 50 Swagbucks
  • Disney Movie Rewards – You get 100 FREE Disney Movie Rewards!

Many of the chain restaurants and local restaurants participate in FREE dinners or desserts on your birthday, so make sure you look into that too!  Usually it just requires showing an ID on your birthday or signing up for their e-mail alerts…Super easy :)

Know of any other FUN places that give birthday freebies?  Please feel free leave them in the comments and I will get them added!

Have Fun with your Birthday Freebies!

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