Today is my very last kid-free day. That means, starting tomorrow, it’s going to be a whole lot harder to squeeze in my last few Christmas purchases. It may be
{The New Home Ec} Amazon’s 25 Days of Free Christmas Music
Holiday music starts in our house the day after Thanksgiving — and doesn’t stop until a few days after Christmas. I just love it and can never quite bear to let it go when the holiday season ends. We have CDs, mp3s, and a dedicated radio st…
{The New Home Ec} Target’s 25 Days of Toys Event
Target’s 25 Days of Toys has kicked off and will last through Christmas Eve. Their Mom Ambassador is Soleil Moon Frye (love her!) — her picks for the top toys of 2011 will be featured throughout the month with hot deals for your holiday shoppin…
(The New Home Ec} 20 Amazing Ways to Reuse Toilet Paper Rolls
A few weeks ago, I saw a post on using empty toilet paper rolls to store & organize cords. I thought it was so brilliant that I immediately started saving our empty rolls. Then, I stumbled on a tip for using one as filler for frugal holiday decor, …
{The New Home Ec} Countdown to Christmas: Frugal Traditions for the Holiday Season
The countdown to Christmas is officially on — with just 24 days to go, our December calendar is already filling up. We have Girl Scout events, school musicals, family celebrations. And, somewhere in the middle of it, we try to find ways to enjoy …
{The New Home Ec} 15 DIY Reusable Disposables
{The New Home Ec} 20 Festive Dollar Store Projects for Gorgeous Home Decor
It’s time to deck the halls, and I’m sorry to say my holiday decor is looking a little sad. Most of it was purchased on Christmas clearance throughout the years, not that there’s anything wrong with that. A hodge-podge of kids’ …
{The New Home Ec} Cyber Monday and Black Friday Online Deals
If you aren’t interested in fighting the crowds on Black Friday, you can stay home and still find great deals! Several stores will launch their Black Friday prices online, as
{The New Home Ec} 15 Thanksgiving Centerpieces You Already Have
It happens every year — I plan & plan for Thanksgiving dinner, only to realize a few days before that I’ve neglected the centerpiece. Usually, I just toss a few
{The New Home Ec} 2011 Black Friday Deals: Best Values on the Hottest Toys
When my 8-year-old woke up and realized it was Friday, she said, “Hey, Mom! Just one week until Black Friday.” As if I haven’t been counting down for weeks. I’ve been scouting the Black Friday preview ads, but I still can’…