Spring Time

Budgets

SPRING:

At the time of writing this article, my husband and I have two debts: our car and our home.  We have been working on getting out of debt for a while now and I would like to share how we did it.

 

STOP!!! DO NOT TURN UP THE HEATER!!!!! 

If you want to save money, put another blanket, or quilt on top of your beds.  Everyone will be warmer and your pocket book will be a little fatter.  The best time to save money is while you are sleeping.  Turn down the heater and save some money.

I love kids PJ's but I don't like the price, nor do I like how my Children out grow them so quickly.  Well, I finally have the solution.  One day while shopping I saw on Clearance sweat pants and sweat shirts.  I'm talking 50 cents people.  I quickly went over and picked through the stacks and stacks of items.  I was so excited.  Just think I could buy sweats two s

Here are a few tips for a fun day with your girl friends!

1) Organize a clothing swap.  You get rid of clothes and accessories you don't use or want anymore and you swap with your friends. Its a win win for everyone.  You clean out your closet and come home with new stuff for FREE.

Make Your Own Baby Food

It really is not very hard at all, and there are tons of websites to help or you can check out cookbooks for baby food at the local library.

I make my own grocery bags and have been doing it for years.  I give them as gifts and usually make mine out of left over material or a sheet.  I took a Target plastic grocery bag and cut it in half to make a pattern because I think Target has the best size available.  But, for the rest of the world who would like to know how to do it right, here is an awesome tutorial.

Things You'll Need:

  • Club Soda
  • Baking Soda
  • Scrub Brush
  • Damp Cloth

Ok, this will not shock you but, I would rather make a gift than buy one.  That being said. Here is an awesome tutorial on making a crayon roll for your children, grandchildren, neices, nephews etc.  These are so cute and you can customize them for your kiddos.  Great for car trips, to keep in your purse for resturants.  Let you imagination go wild!

 

Here is an awesome tutorial on making your own burp cloths.  I must say these are adorable and inexpensive to make.  They are practial and an awesome present.  MAKE THESE for everyone you know who is preganant or for your household.

 

Enjoy!

Chella

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