Somethings I have made lately

Here are a few presents I have made for Christmas.  I have several others I will post about after Christmas is over but these I know the person who is receiving them probably won't see :)


These are coasters I made for Kid # 5's teacher

I already had the all the materials to make these. 

Here are another set I made to use as a game gift that I needed for our Christmas Eve celebration

These are both just tiles I bought at Lowe's.  Mod Podge, scrapbook paper and a stamp.  They were really very easy to make!

Edited to add :  I stamped the paper, did one coat of mod podge, added the paper, then 4 coats of mod podge over the paper, drying in between coats.  I have read you then can spray with a clear sealer.  I have also read that if you let the mod podge cure for a few weeks before using then it is water proof.  I opted to do this since I made mine in plenty of time for Christmas.

What We Are Eating This Week 12/12 - 12/18

Monday- Sub Sandwiches and Leftover White Bean Chili

Tuesday- Omelette's, Hash browns

Wednesday - Stir Fry, Rice

Thursday - Turkey and Noodles

Friday - Leftovers

Saturday - going to a party

Sunday -Quesadilla

5 Things I Did That Were Frugal This Week

1. Had several stay at home days

2. Planned and cooked our meals

3. Posted about an ebook that looked interesting to me so I could get it free! Which btw is a pretty good read so far!

4. Got into Kid # 3's basketball games with the pass I bought earlier which will save me $10 by the end of the season

5. Cooked some dry beans on the stove instead of buying canned!

2012 Family Guide to Groceries Under $250

I stumbled upon this on Pinterest.  I am really interested in reading this ebook.  I could always use help with our grocery budget :)

What we are eating this week 12/5 -12/11

Monday - Chicken Fingers, Mashed Potatoes and Corn

Tuesday - Spaghetti, Garlic Bread

Wednesday -Goulash, Crescent rolls

Thursday- Italian Beef Sandwiches and Cut up Veggies

Friday- Leftovers

Saturday- White Bean Chili, Corn Bread

Sunday - Waffles and Bacon

Update on Christmas Plan #3

Here is where I stand as of today with my Christmas shopping!  I know what I need to buy in order to get it all finished.  It is more of just a matter of having the time to get it done.  I have not even started my Christmas cards yet.  I plan to get them done next week and hopefully all the rest of my shopping too :)  How are all of you doing on your shopping?


Photo for Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards ordered - $24.50

Stamps for Christmas Cards

Christmas Tree

Kid # 5 picture with Santa

Husband - I don't really do a set number of gifts for my husband but we do have a set amount we get to spend on each other :)

1 gift - $30
2 gift - $ 58.32
3 gift - $7.49


Kid # 1

gift # 1 -$15.64
gift # 2 - $25.00
gift # 3 - $ $36.41
gift # 4 - $29.96
    Total _______
              $ 107.01

Kid # 1 Stockings Items

1-something I bought a long time ago
2-$3.00 Candy

Kid # 2

gift # 1 - $3
gift # 2 - $5+$3.49 + $19.99 = $28.48
gift # 3 - $ 13.17 + FREE item
gift # 4 - $ 19.99
       Total _____
               $ 64.64

Kid # 2 Stockings Items

1-$17.25
2-$1.99


Kid # 3

gift # 1 - $5
gift # 2 - FREE with Swagbucks
gift # 3 - FREE with Swagbucks
gift # 4 - $ 33.93
     Total _______
               $38.93

Kid # 3 Stocking Items

1- FREE with Swagbucks
2- FREE with Swagbucks
3- $3.99

Kid # 4

gift # 1 - $ 28.94
gift # 2 - $ 3.00 + $19.99 =$22.99
gift # 3 - $ 14.00
gift # 4

Kid # 4 Stocking Items

1-$0.50 at a yard sale
2-$2.99 Hobby Lobby find
3.$4.93 Gordmans
4. $3.00 candy

Kid # 5

gift # 1- $60 + item to go with it FREE with Swagbucks
gift # 2 - $ 14.91
gift # 3 - $30.86
gift # 4

Kid # 5 Stocking Items

1-$2.99 -Hobby Lobby find
2-$9.99
3-$2


Future Daughter In law

gift # 1 - Free
gift # 2 -$3
gift # 3 - $ 24.79
gift # 4

Mom - $12.98 +1.19 +1.99+0.52 =$16.68
Step dad - Free using my points from Mypoints
Family gift for nieces and nephew - Free
Sister
 bro in law $20.92
Grandma - $12.98 +1.99+1.99+0.52=$17.48
Mother in law - $12.98 +1.99+1.99+0.52=$17.48
Father in law - Free using my points from Mypoints

Postage to mail Parent in laws gift

Roger - $11.86

Jenna - $4

Game Gift 1 - $10
                  2 - free using stuff I already had
                  3 - free using stuff I already had
                  4
                  5
                  6

Teacher gift for Kid # 5 - 1-$2, 2-free using supplies I already had!

5 Things I Did That Were Frugal This Week

1. Had a couple stay at home days

2. Cashed in some of my Swag bucks for gift cards

3. Cooked at home and made leftovers into my husbands lunches

4.  Made a batch of homemade laundry soap

5. Finished making two more Christmas gifts