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Sweet Leaf Tea FREEBIE!

Subscribe to FFM Survival Tips, Fun Frugal Mom's FREE newsletter, tonight, Saturday or Sunday and enter for a chance to win a FREE Sweet Leaf Iced Tea!

I've got lots of free teas to give away and I need to do it fast! :)

Good Luck! :)

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How to Carve a Pumpkin

How to carve a pumpkin into a classic jack-o-lantern. These simple pumpkin carving tips will get you a classic snaggly toothed pumpkin. Use freebie stencils as a way to carve a pumpkin with a more intricate design.

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How to Make Face Paint Cheap and Easy

Recipes for how to make face paint from simple ingredients you probably already have at home. Pick your favorte face paint recipe and make as much homemade face paint as you need for a party, or just to practice.

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New Games & Party Partner at FFM!

I've just added some new indoor party games to the site, but even better, I've recently partnered with Oriental Trading Co., my absolute favorite party/novelty/toy/fun stuff "go to" company.

I've added some of their very cool party stuff to this page as well.

I discovered OT's fabulous array of items several years ago when I chaired the Spring Fair at my daughters school and had a very tight budget for games, prizes, goodies, and carnival items.

I got so much bang for the buck that I've used them ever since for holidays, birthdays, you name it!

Now I am so happy to be able to share this fabulous resource with FFM's readers just in time for the holidays.

In the coming weeks I'll be posting more of OT's best deals on many more relevant pages.

Want to peek at their whole selection? Follow this link.

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Win with Sweet Leaf Almanac

The kids and I tried Sweet Leaf tea for the first time this week and it was really good! They like the taste and the funny "Grannyisms" on each cap.

I like that it's organic but still reasonably priced.

Even better, they have a cool site offering a chance at some freebie teas.

There are two ways to win, so go check it out. :)

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How to Make Curtains from Bed Sheets

How to make curtains from bed sheets three easy ways. Very affordable. Very easy curtains where you do minimal sewing. We even have instructions for completely no sew curtains.

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Quick to Make Mashed Potatoes

These quick to make mashed potatoes give you all the yum of homemade mashed potatoes but with shortcuts to that qualify them as quick and easy.

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Tuna A La King

Ah Ha! Tuna A La King, a recipe that I had years ago and neglected to ask about at the time. It was yummy and this is it. :) I actually am not a huge

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This Almost Never Happens

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How this SBI Website Made Me a Work at Home Mom

Learn how this SBI Website turned me into a work at home mom. What exactly is Site Build It and why did I choose it above all other web builders out there. How does sbi work for non-techies.

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Ice Cream In A Bag

Making ice cream in a bag is fun and easy...in addition to being yummy. Use the same recipe for coffee can ice cream and roll it around the yard until it's done.

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Frugal Moms: Survive and Thrive

Tips for frugal moms to survive and thrive in all aspects of their lives as women who need to take care of themselves as well as their families while sticking to their budgets.

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Fun 4th of July Games

Fun 4th of July games that won't break the bank this holiday weekend. Independence day means family time and these fourth of July games along with these great finds for fourth of july decorations will make your celebration the envy of the block.

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Easy Picnic Recipes

These easy picnic recipes are frugal and quick to prepare. Family picnics are one the most fun yet relaxing things you can do with your kids, so fill your basket with these easy picnic foods and head for the nearest park.

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Frugal Family Vacation Ideas, Tips and Destination Suggestions

Affordable family vacations ideas ARE possible with good planning and by following these tips for finding inexpensive family vacation options. We've also got inexpensive vacation ideas for ways to save money once you get there

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FREE BOWLING July 4th weekend

Can't forget the US moms. :)

Brunswick Bowling offers free bowling throughout the July 4th weekend. Stop in before the big BBQ and bowl a few games with the kids.

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Canada Day Weekend- FREE Bowling!

For all the Canadian Frugal Moms. This didn't make it in time for the ezine so I'm sending a special blog blast so you don't miss it.

Grab your coupons for free Brunswick Bowling over the Canada Day Weekend!

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Easy Homemade Christmas Decorations

These easy homemade Christmas decorations will add charm to your holiday without emptying your wallet. Learn how to make Christmas ornaments that reflet your families spirit, then use your homemade Christmas tree decorations year after year.

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Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, Funland and More Affordable Family Fun!

The first sand and salt water my own children ever experienced, Rehoboth Beach DE is a favorite family outing for us, and it's the place were we took our first "single mom" vacation. --You can read about that on my "about me" page.

Guest writer, Elizabeth Marie has been visiting this Delaware destination for years and shares her best tips for having an affordable family vacation in this sales tax free town.

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Going to the Zoo! How 'bout You?

Going to the zoo is a wonderful, whimsical family fun outing. Guest writer, Katrina Fifer shares her tips for how to make it frugal too. How to make the most of your zoo membership and her exclusive zoo directory learn about zoo animals the fun frugal way.

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Paper and Pencil Games

These paper and pencil games are an easy way to entertain your family on rainy days, or any other day or place, where games on paper would come in handy.

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One month to go!

Easter Egg Hunts are usually the first chance we get to enjoy some outdoor party games.

Here are some ideas for a great Easter egg hunt that you can put together quickly and cheaply.

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Kid Friendly Quiche

I found a cheesy quiche recipe and tweaked it to appeal to the masses...OK...just my kids. But that's all I need.

They loved it!

Add veggies, or use one of the variations listed to keep it interesting. Definitely a frugal family meal I'll be serving again.

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Make a Baking Soda Volcano

Build a Baking Soda Volcano with a bowl full of salt dough and a little science savvy. The bakingsoda and vinegar volcano has been a sciene fair classic foever, but its still lots of fun.

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Kids Birthday Cake Ideas

Fun frugal kids birthday cake ideas for when you're tight on cash, time or both. Easy birthday cake ideas for at home or classroom parties.

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Cape Cod Family Vacation

Have frugal fun on your Cape Cod family vacation filled with biking, baseball and beaches make for a unique mix of Cape Cod vacation fun.

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Frugal Recipes for Active Families

Frugal recipes for busy families on a budget. cheap dinner recipes you can make in no time, and fun frugal treats made from things already in your pantry. This collection of affordable recipes will come in handy any day of the week.

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Cool Summer Family Activities

The best summer family activities to fill long hot days with family summer fun and frugal summer activities for kids.

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Kids Party Food

Kids party food ideas for fun moms on a budget. Our kids party food ideas will feed a few, or feed the masses, but it won't clean out your wallet. Hot or cold, party food for kids should be affordable, fun and easy to prepare.

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Frugal Fun Party Games

Our frugal fun party games can be used for any kids occassion you can think of. Most of these kids party game ideas will come together with things you have right in your home already, so they're the most frugal party games you'll find.

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Womens Safety and Child Safety Tips

Some basic things about womens safety that every mom should know, as well as child safety tips you can go over with your kids to make sure they know how to stay safe when you aren't around.

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Find YOUR Local Family Fun

It's not difficult to find local family fun and family fun activities that won't cost much. You just need to know where to look. Your family won't have to travel far to have memorable, yet frugal good times.

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Frugal Living Tips for Busy Moms

These Frugal Living tips go beyond the fun, to give you ideas for saving money on household bills, tips on frugal living, and frugal spending for your home decorating needs.

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Single Moms Household Budgeting Guide

Household budgeting for single moms in a tough economy can be done. With these tips you'll set up a frugal household budget while keeping an attitude of gratitude to make those pennies stretch.

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Homemade Remedies: Colds and Flu

Family feeling a little under the weather? Try some of these frugal homemade remedies for colds and flu using natural ingredients you probably have right at home. They will quickly become your family

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Frugal Family Fun Places

Frugal family fun places to spend an afternoon, a weekend, or a week. Fun places for families to go, kick back, and have a good time.

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Free Family Crafts

You can still find free family crafts projects out there, and they're being offered by some of the most popular companies across America. Check our other resources for family craft ideas.

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Apples and Brown Sugar

Not sure if this qualifies as a recipe, but my grandson got this as part of his kids meal at a restaurant a few nights ago. Everyone at the table had

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Start the new year by pushing past a fear.

This fun frugal mom started 2011 off by pushing past her fear of heights and falling.

I rode Disney Hollywood Studios Tower of Terror!! It was wet-your-pants scary, but I did it! And it was awesome. My family did it with me and they were more scared than I was, but they handled it like troopers.

Are you starting your new year with a leap of faith or fear? It's only Jan 2. There's still time. :)

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Easy Tuna Patties

1 can tuna, drained (can use chunk light or albacore) 1 sleeve saltine crackers 1-2 eggs, beaten (2 if you use medium or small eggs) 3 T milk salt and

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See Local Christmas Lights

Every year we pile in the car with blankets and drive around the city looking at all the Christmas lights and decorations after dark. We go into neighborhoods

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Hearty Tuna Melt

Tuna Melt This is a very easy recipe, that you can whip up in no time! We use Multigrain Bread, but you can use any bread of your choice. You will need:

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Collops-Savoury Mince

I was thinking as to how to write this recipe up this morning and I had a sudden thought. The word Collop had been handed down through several generations

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Video Game Swap

Most of the kids in our extended family have a video game system. Every Christmas the kids are asking for new games or a new system. That stuff isn't cheap

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Homemade Fudge Recipes

These homemade fudge recipes make great holiday gifts when you want decadent but frugal treats to give. Add your favorite crumbled cookies, or different flavored chips to make these easy fudge recipes into your families favorites.

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Have a Hot Chocolate Social !

This started one Christmas as something my parents, brothers and I did around our kitchen table. Mom would make a big pot of hot chocolate each night

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Frugal Christmas Gifts

This is a list of frugal Christmas gifts to help you give gifts that make a big impact on your family, friends, and community. Frugal Christmas gift ideas that won't take big chunks of money out of your wallet.

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Fun Christmas Party Games

These fun Christmas party games will help your family ring in the holidays under budget. Use them for a kids Christmas party at home or in the classroom. Or modify them for your more grown-up Christmas party ideas.

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Austin Texas Vacation

An Austin Texas vacation offers an incredible array of attractions, making it a terrific Texas family vacation destination for families of all interests and backgrounds. Learn about the frugal fun things to do in Austin.

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