Pennywise Pirates

Aaaaargh ya looking for a fun themed family day that will spare your change from walking the plank? Look no further Mateys!

Drawing Corner: How to Draw a Car

My daughter brought home this nifty bookmark with instructions for how to draw a car. If you are in the mood to do something crafty today then hey, why not draw some cars? For another ‘drawing how to’ join my daughter as she teaches you to draw a ‘pretty lady’: https://the-thrifty-mom.com/2022/07/22/kids-drawing-corner-how-to-draw-a-pretty-lady/ Enjoy! Cheers! Love, Marie

Shiver Me Timbers, It’s a Kids’ Pirate Book Review

Ahoy Mateys! Check out some of our favorite pirate themed books as you sail back to school this fall!

Frugal Farm Fun

Old McDonald had a farm e-i-e-i-o. The kids wanted to explore it, but mom didn’t want to spend too much dough, e-i-e-i-o! Want to have a fun filled farm themed experience with your kids without breaking this little piggy bank? Try planting and harvesting some of these home-grown ideas!

Cash in Hand Camping

Give your family the ‘camp out’ experience and still have savings leftover for S’mores!

Cost Effective Culture

“To be or not to be”…and it’s free!

Bargain Baseball

Batter up! The summer’s not over yet so why not take your kids to a baseball game? Here’s some tips for how you can hit a home run with your family and your wallet.

Farmer’s Market Finds

There’s more than just corn in Indiana….and at Farmer’s Markets too!

Pennywise Park Day

Park it in the park…Mt. St. Mary’s, that is, and have some free family summer fun!

A Flea What, Now?

To the person that enjoys the thrill of the hunt a Flea Market is a dream come true!