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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
This year we took the kids on the Polar Express train, which they absolutely loved. In keeping with that theme, our wish for you is that the sound of the Christmas spirit rings clearly in your heart this year, and for all the years to come. May your New Year be filled with great friends and good fortune, and here’s to trains that run wildly, wonderfully off track, behind schedule, and along routes with many, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mommyhood, Not the Dishes
Holiday Programming on Network TV
Back at the beginning of October, we ditched our dish. I’m not a huge TV watcher (no time, what with my internet addiction), so I wasn’t too sad to see it go, until I realized that we are going to miss out on ABC Family’s Holiday lineup of Christmas classics. So, I’ve spent a few hours mining the world wide web and have put together a schedule of the family friendly holiday shows airing on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Mommyhood, Things to Do in Central Arkansas
Christmas on a Budget: Ebay
Earlier this fall, Callen was absolutely elated when he brought home a toy Astro Boy from the good behavior treasure box at school. We have the Astro Boy movie on our DVR and he loves it. He’s been asking for months when he can have rocket boots like Astro Boy. I was surprised when Callen came home with the Astro Boy from school, because the movie was made in 2009, and I hadn’t even thought to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Around the House, Frugal Fawn, Go Green, Spending Less
Christmas on a Budget: Easel Makeover
This year we are doing Christmas on a really tight budget, which is actually turning out to be a fun challenge. I plan to share some of our gift ideas for the kids with you as we work our way up to the magical day, The first idea is a basic makeover story. Back in September I wrote about my shopping successes at Duck Duck Goose consignment sale, but I left out one big purchase – … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Spending Less
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